Moushumi Chatterjee shares fond memories of playing Sita with Dara Singh in 'Bajrangbali'
Mumbai, July 12
Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as she reminisced about playing Goddess Sita in the mythological film Bajrangbali alongside the legendary Dara Singh.
Sharing a couple of throwback videos from the film on social media, the actress fondly recalled a memorable scene and praised her late co-star, describing him as "a wonderful person" and calling the experience of working with him and Biswajeet "a delight."
Moushumi took to her X handle (formerly known as Twitter) and posted videos, writing, "Another Trip Down Memory Lane. From The Film Bajranbali. Goddess Sita Inviting Lord Hanuman To Lunch. And Ended Up Being Completely Stocked Out Of Food. Finally Lord Ram Had To Step In. Working With Shree Biswajeet And Dara Singh Ji Was A Delight. Dara Ji Was A Wonderful Person."(sic)
The clip featured the memorable sequence in which Sita had invited Hanuman for a meal, only to find that all the food had run out due to his enormous appetite. Lord Ram had then stepped in to resolve the situation.
Released in 1976, the historical film was directed and produced by Chandrakant. Dara Singh portrayed the lead role of Lord Hanuman. The film marked an important milestone in Dara Singh's career, as his portrayal of Hanuman went on to become iconic, later cementing his legacy through the popular television serial 'Ramayana.'
'Bajrangbali' starred Biswajeet as Lord Rama, Moushumi Chatterjee as Goddess Sita, and Shahi Kapoor as Lakshmana. The film also featured Durga Khote as Devi Maa Anjani, Ajay as Luv, Master Alankar as Kush, Dulari as Shabari, and Prem Nath as Ravan.
For the unversed, Moushumi Chatterjee made her debut as a lead actress in the Hindi film "Anuraag," directed by Shakti Samanta. She went on to star in films like "Naina" with Shashi Kapoor, "Kachche Dhaage" with Vinod Khanna, and "Us Paar" with Vinod Mehra. She later appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the thriller "Benaam" and also shared the screen with Rajesh Khanna in the drama "Humshakal." One of her biggest successes came with Manoj Kumar's "Roti Kapada Aur Makaan," where she portrayed the role of a rape survivor.
— IANS
Reader Comments
So lovely to see Moushumi di sharing these memories! Dara Singh was truly a gem - humble and talented. The scene she described where Sita runs out of food because Hanuman ji's appetite is so big is such a cute moment from the epic. These actors really brought our mythology to life with such dedication.
Nostalgia overload! Bajrangbali was one of those films that every Indian family watched together. Dara Singh's Hanuman was larger than life - literally and figuratively! And Moushumi ji's versatility is amazing - from Roti Kapada Aur Makaan to playing Sita, what a range. Respect! 🙏
I wish our current generation could see these classics instead of all the senseless content on OTT. Dara Singh ji's Hanuman was pure magic - no fancy CGI needed. Moushumi Chatterjee was such a fine actress too. The way she describes working with him shows what a gentleman he was. Golden era of Indian cinema indeed!
Such heartwarming nostalgia! It's wonderful when actors share these behind-the-scenes moments. The bond they must have built while filming these mythological epics is special. Moushumi ji still looks so graceful remembering those days. Jai Bajrang Bali! 🚩
Honestly, I didn't know Biswajeet played Lord Ram in this film! Always thought it was someone else. But yes, Dara Singh's Hanuman is legendary - even today's kids recognize him from the old serial. Moushumi ji's
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