Susmita Mukherjee reveals Rs 1 crore debt and career struggle
- Susmita Mukherjee disclosed a four-year financial struggle resulting in a Rs 1 crore debt.
- The actress accepted C-grade film roles to overcome her financial crisis.
- She described the experience as a period of trauma that changed her view on an artist's role.
- Mukherjee believes the universe is malleable to intention, a lesson learned during her hardship.
- The veteran actress is known for iconic roles in Karamchand and Golmaal: Fun Unlimited.
She described the experience as a period of significant trauma that fundamentally changed her perspective on the role of an artist.
This public disclosure highlights the financial hardships that can impact established performers within the industry.
Taking on C-grade films to clear financial dues
Mukherjee accepted roles in C-grade films to navigate her financial dues. She said she was hurt when individuals questioned her choice to work in these productions.
She said, "It will come. It is not my job. I have not done anything bad. It will come".
Shifting perspective on money and the universe
Mukherjee now views money as a form of energy that should be shared rather than held personally. Her financial struggle led her to the realization that the universe is malleable to human intention.
The actress, who has grown-up sons, stated that it is time to stop worrying about money, appearances, time, makeup, or her entourage.
A career spanning decades from Karamchand to Nayyi Navelli
Susmita Mukherjee is a veteran Indian actress, theatre director, and author who has demonstrated an undeniable range throughout her career. She is known for her role as the witty Kitty in the 1985 cult classic television series Karamchand.
She also portrayed the blind grandmother, Mangala, in the 2006 slapstick comedy Golmaal: Fun Unlimited. Most recently, she appeared in the series Nayyi Navelli as a sassy, modern, and quirky grandmother.
Balancing motherhood and acting on set in the 1990s
Mukherjee filmed the iconic 1990s Captain Cook Salt commercial for Doordarshan while six months pregnant, as reported by NDTV on 13 November 2026. She later shot the television series Tara while nine months pregnant and gave birth four days after production wrapped.
During that shoot, she broke down in tears when required to toss a baby on set. She managed her work by bringing her children to the set and feeding her elder son there, often living in modest rooms without sensationalizing the experience of being a working mother.
Observations on the evolution of acting and industry culture
Mukherjee noted a distinction between performance and acting, observing that many performers today maintain a straight face and rely on director guidance for emotional scenes.
She told NDTV on 13 November 2026 that younger actors are confident and trained, often proposing collaborative approaches like "Let's do it this way" instead of seeking guidance from seniors. She recalled working with senior actors in an era with less social media, which she said created a specific glamour factor in the industry.
Emotional depth and the craft of acting
Emotional roles bring out the best in her as an actor, according to her comments reported by NDTV on 13 November 2026.
While she finds comedy comes naturally, she explained that it still requires significant effort. She emphasized that every performance, particularly emotional ones, must come from within.
Family life and the legacy of Karamchand
Mukherjee now has grown-up sons, one of whom is married.
Regarding her role as Kitty in the 1986 series Karamchand, she told NDTV on 13 November 2026 that a spin-off is not relevant now that she is a grandmother.
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