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Susmita Mukherjee Says Rs 1 Crore Debt Forced C-Grade Films
Actor Susmita Mukherjee says she accepted films she considered sexist and poor after her family production company went bankrupt in 2002. Hindustan Times reports that Mukherjee and her husband had taken a…
The Story in Brief
Actor Susmita Mukherjee says she accepted films she considered sexist and poor after her family production company went bankrupt in 2002. Hindustan Times reports that Mukherjee and her husband had taken a Rs 1 crore loan linked to Prayas Productions and worked for three to four years to repay it. She also said she earned to fund her daughter’s education in Australia and New Zealand.
Mukherjee, known for Golmaal, Khalnayak and King Uncle, described the choices as selling her soul, but said they came from helplessness rather than regret. She said she now accepts projects that respect her and added that actors cannot always choose ideal roles while supporting a household.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative is that appearing in disreputable films proves an actor lacked principles. The opposite exaggeration, that financial hardship excuses every decision, is also too easy. Mukherjee’s account points to a familiar pressure: debt, family costs and uneven work can narrow choices sharply. Her claim should be judged against contracts, repayment records and the work itself, not social-media morality. The useful test is whether the Rs 1 crore debt was actually cleared within the three to four years she cited.
Sources (2): ndtv.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
