Moushumi Chatterjee (born Indira Chattopadhyay; 26 April 1954) is an Indian actress and politician known for her work in Hindi and Bengali cinema. She was among the highest-paid Hindi film actresses during the 1970s.
| Born | 26 April 1954 |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Indira Chattopadhyay |
| Occupations | Actress, politician |
| Industries | Hindi cinema, Bengali cinema |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (since 2019) |
| Previous party | Indian National Congress |
Born Indira Chattopadhyay, she adopted the screen name Moushumi Chatterjee for her work in films. She has appeared in both Bengali- and Hindi-language productions over the course of her career.
Chatterjee established herself as a leading actress in Hindi cinema during the 1970s, a period in which she was counted among the highest-paid actresses in the industry. Alongside her Hindi work, she has remained associated with Bengali cinema.
Chatterjee was earlier associated with the Indian National Congress. In 2019, she joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Her sustained presence in mainstream Hindi cinema during the 1970s, combined with continued work in Bengali films, places her among the recognisable bilingual screen actresses of her generation. Her later move into electoral politics reflects a broader pattern of Indian film personalities engaging with public life.