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India.com
3 days ago
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- India.com
‘I felt I am completely naked..': This actress never wanted to wear deep necks, short skirts, cried after being given…, rejected film due to…, she is…
Bollywood actress Moushumi Chatterjee is known for speaking her mind. The actress never shied away from spitting bold facts. It has been more than 25 years in the industry. During these times, she has shared screen space with several actors. However, before working with them, she often kept some conditions. One of these conditions was that she refrained from wearing revealing clothes. Now, in a recent interview, the actress revealed that once she cried bitterly on the set because of the clothes. Moushumi started working at the age of 16. Because she started at a young age, she always preferred to wear suits and sarees. Every time she did a film, she refused to wear any dress which had a plunging neckline. In an interview with Filmfare, the veteran actress revealed that once costume designer Mani J. Rabadi gave her a backless blouse and a short skirt for a film. As soon as she saw the dress, she broke into tears. In the interview she said, 'Seeing those clothes, I felt as if I had become naked. But then my husband explained to me and I completed that film.' During this time, the actress also revealed that she was offered Dharmendra's film 'Guddi'. But the lead actress had to wear a short skirt in it. After listening to it, she rejected the movie. The movie was given to Jaya Bachchan and the film turned out to be a hit. Coming to Moushumi's career, the actress has given several hits such as Balika Badhu, Anuraag, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Benaam, and more. She was last seen in Deepika Padukone's film Piku.
Hans India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
A look back at Moushumi Chatterjee'sviews on acting in real life
Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee, known for her charm and memorable performances, celebrated her 77th birthday recently. On this special occasion, it's worth revisiting an insightful conversation where the celebrated actress opened up about the art of acting in everyday life. In an old interview with popular television host Tabassum, Moushumi was asked, 'A woman can either be a good heroine or a good actress.' Responding thoughtfully, Moushumi shared her belief that every human being is an actor in their own right, often pretending in daily life for the sake of relationships and responsibilities. 'I feel an actress can be a good wife, and a good wife can become an actress,' Moushumi expressed. 'Every human being acts. When a woman becomes a wife, she often pretends to like things she doesn't truly enjoy, just to maintain harmony in her family.' Drawing from her personal life, Moushumi candidly revealed, 'Sometimes, my husband brings friends home whom I do not like, but I still greet them warmly with a smile. After all, an actress is also a woman who experiences the same emotions. Even while cooking for the family, we feel nervous – wondering if they will like the food or not.' Moushumi Chatterjee's journey in cinema began at the young age of 19 with Tarun Majumdar's Bengali film Balika Badhu. She later made her Hindi film debut in 1972 with Shakti Samanta'sAnuraag, and quickly rose to fame with notable roles in Naina alongside Shashi Kapoor, KachheDhaage with Vinod Khanna, Benaam with Amitabh Bachchan, Humshakal with Rajesh Khanna, and Roti KapadaAurMakaan with Manoj Kumar. Beyond her acting career, Moushumi also ventured into politics, contesting the 2004 Lok Sabha elections under the Indian National Congress banner before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019. As she celebrates another milestone, fans continue to admire Moushumi for her grace, talent, and honesty both on and off the screen.
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 ."
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.
