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Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Moushumi Chatterjee talks about reconciling with Gulzar after she was replaced by Jaya Bachchan in his film Koshish: 'I wouldn't pander to anyone's ego'
Not many are aware that was originally cast opposite in Gulzar's 'Koshish'. But she was replaced by . Chatterjee has spoken about it, even earlier, but in a recent interview she has revealed why she lost out on the film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She also spoke about how it was a thing of the past as she teamed up with for 'Angoor' after that. Chatterjee is making her comeback to Bengali cinema with 'Aarii'. Moushumi worked with Gulzar for 'Angoor' after being replaced in 'Koshish' In a recent interview with Screen, amidst the promotions of her upcoming Bengali film, Moushumi was asked about being replaced in 'Koshish' and she said, "That's because I would never compromise with my dignity, no matter what. All that is in the past. Gulzar and I made up and did Angoor many years later. Coincidentally, Haribhai (Sanjeev Kumar) was my hero in Koshish, and also in Angoor. I lost a lot of roles as I wouldn't pander to anyone's ego." Her memorable work In this chat, she also spoke about some of her memorable work and said, "I can't remember them all. There were so many. I must have done hundreds. But yes, Balika Badhu my first film. Then my Hindi debut in Anurag. I played a blind girl. Tumhari Kasam where I again played a blind girl. Basu Chatterjee's Manzil with Amitabh was fun. Many years later I did Piku with him. I enjoyed that also. I also liked Pyasa Saawan, Udhar Ki Zindagi and Aa Ab Laut Chale." The actress shed light on how she came across as rude to her male co-stars as she would often slap them. She said, "They deserved it, they were sexist but I don't blame them for this. You have to see both sides of the coin. The heroes used to flirt with the heroines, and they expected the heroines to reciprocate. That is the only way they knew. They didn't know any other way. Men are brought up with mothers pampering them, wives pampering them, sisters pampering them ."
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Moushumi Chatterjee Reveals Why She Lost Gulzar's Koshish To Jaya Bachchan: 'Won't Compromise With My Dignity'
Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee has always been outspoken about her co-stars. Moushumi Chatterjee is known for never holding back. The veteran actress has always been outspoken and didn't tolerate misbehaviour. There are stories about her slapping male co-stars who crossed the line. In a recent chat with Subhash K Jha, Moushumi opened up about this and how speaking her mind cost her roles. When reminded of the times she 'slapped actors who misbehaved," Moushumi said, 'They deserved it, they were sexist, but I don't blame them for this. You have to see both sides of the coin. The heroes used to flirt with the heroines, and they expected the heroines to reciprocate. That is the only way they knew. They didn't know any other way. Men are brought up with mothers pampering them, wives pampering them, sisters pampering them." In the same interview, Moushumi Chatterjee discussed how her refusal to compromise her dignity led to her losing several roles. When asked about being replaced by Jaya Bachchan in Gulzar's Koshish, Moushumi explained, 'That's because I would never compromise with my dignity, no matter what. All that is in the past. Gulzar and I made up and did Angoor many years later. Coincidentally, Haribhai (Sanjeev Kumar) was my hero in Koshish, and also in Angoor. I lost a lot of roles as I wouldn't pander to anyone's ego." About Moushumi Chatterjee Moushumi Chatterjee is a respected veteran actress in Indian cinema, known for her work in Hindi and Bengali films. She became popular in the 1970s and 1980s with her natural acting style and versatile roles. Moushumi was able to portray a wide range of characters, from serious to fun. She stayed true to her craft and didn't let challenges in the film industry stop her. Known for her strong personality, she has been an inspiration to many and remains a respected figure in cinema. First Published: April 27, 2025, 10:43 IST
Hindustan Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Moushumi Chatterjee says she slapped 'sexist' heroes when they misbehaved: 'I lost roles as I wouldn't pander to egos'
Actor Moushumi Chatterjee is not known to hold back. The veteran actor was always outspoken and known as somebody who did not take any misbehaviour lying down. There were stories of her lashing out at and even slapping male co-stars if they crossed the line. In a recent interview, Moushumi addressed that and how her being outspoken cost her roles. (Also read: Moushumi Chatterjee calls Rajesh Khanna 'egoistic', says this about Amitabh Bachchan) In an interview with Subhash K Jha, Moushumi was reminded of the times when she 'slapped actors who misbehaved'. The actor responded, "They deserved it, they were sexist, but I don't blame them for this. You have to see both sides of the coin. The heroes used to flirt with the heroines, and they expected the heroines to reciprocate. That is the only way they knew. They didn't know any other way. Men are brought up with mothers pampering them, wives pampering them, sisters pampering them." In the same interview, Moushumi also spoke about never compromising with her dignity and how it cost her several roles. When asked about what led to her being replaced in Gulzar's Koshish by Jaya Bachchan, Moushumi said, "That's because I would never compromise with my dignity, no matter what. All that is in the past. Gulzar and I made up and did Angoor many years later. Coincidentally, Haribhai (Sanjeev Kumar) was my hero in Koshish, and also in Angoor. I lost a lot of roles as I wouldn't pander to anyone's ego." Moushumi debuted in films as a child heroine in the 1967 film Balika Badhu. Five years later, she made her Hindi film debut with Anuraag. In the 70s, she worked with most of the top stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Rajesh Khanna, but found a hit pairing oppsoite Vinod Mehra. After 1985, she transitioned to supporting roles. She was most recently seen in the Bengali film Aarii, which released earlier this year.
Indian Express
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Moushumi Chatterjee was replaced from Gulzar's film because she refused to ‘compromise with my dignity'; recalls slapping actors who misbehaved with her
It's hard to believe you are 77? Kyun? Why is it hard to believe? Age is a fact of life. I've accepted it gracefully. I suggest other actresses also do the same instead of resorting to artificial age-retarding devices like Botox. You look half your age. Thank you! It is the way one thinks and lives. I don't indulge in any vices. I don't bitch about others. I am very happy in my world. I sleep with a clear conscience. I think that is the secret of what you call my ever-young looks. Are you saying you have no worries, no sorrows? Dekhiye dukh toh zindagi ka hissa hota hai. Sabko hota hai. Mujhe bhi hai. (See, sorrow is a part of life. Everyone has it. I do too). The trick is to overcome the adversities of life. I trick the tears with my laughter. Also, you know what they say, laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone. Main bhi roti hoon lekin akele mein (I cry but only when I am alone). How are you celebrating your birthday this year? I am in Kolkata. I have a Bengali film for release. It is called Aarii. It's my first Bengali film since Aparna Sen's Goynar Baksho twelve years ago. If you remember I started my career in acting in Bengali in Balika Badhu when I was just a child. So quite a homecoming? Yes, I am happy with Aarii. I liked my role of a newly widowed woman who bonds with her son. I am the central character. To get a role such as this at my age is not easy . Which are the films you consider to be important to your career? I can't remember them all. There were so many. I must have done hundreds. But yes, Balika Badhu my first film. Then my Hindi debut in Anurag. I played a blind girl. Tumhari Kasam where I again played a blind girl. Basu Chatterjee's Manzil with Amitabh was fun. Many years later I did Piku with him. I enjoyed that also. I also liked Pyasa Saawan, Udhar Ki Zindagi and Aa Ab Laut Chale. You were Gulzar saab's leading lady in Koshish but were replaced overnight. That's because I would never compromise with my dignity, no matter what. All that is in the past. Gulzar and I made up and did Angoor many years later. Coincidentally, Haribhai (Sanjeev Kumar) was my hero in Koshish, and also in Angoor. I lost a lot of roles as I wouldn't pander to anyone's ego. You were known to slap actors who misbehaved? They deserved it, they were sexist but I don't blame them for this. You have to see both sides of the coin. The heroes used to flirt with the heroines, and they expected the heroines to reciprocate. That is the only way they knew. They didn't know any other way. Men are brought up with mothers pampering them, wives pampering them, sisters pampering them . How do you rate yourself as a wife, mother and actress? I have given 25 percent of myself as a wife, 25 percent as a mother, 25 percent as an actress and 25 percent to myself, that belongs to no one else. So that's a hundred percent, right? God's grace is great. I am who I am. My conscience is clear when I sleep.
