Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane by revisiting one of the most memorable films of her career, ‘Bajrangbali’. Sharing throwback clips from the 1976 mythological drama, the actress reflected on portraying Goddess Sita and remembered her experience working alongside the late Dara Singh, who essayed the role of Lord Hanuman.The actress used social media to bring back memories from the film and delighted fans by posting scenes that remain popular among audiences. Along with the videos, she also shared heartfelt words about her co-stars and the unforgettable experience of being part of the classic film.
Moushumi Chatterjee shares throwback videos from the film
Moushumi uploaded a couple of memorable clips from Bajrangbali on her X (formerly Twitter) account. The videos featured one of the film’s best-known sequences involving Sita and Hanuman.Sharing the post, she wrote, “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 sequence showed Sita inviting Hanuman for a meal. However, Hanuman’s enormous appetite exhausted all the food that had been prepared. The situation was eventually resolved after Lord Rama stepped in, making it one of the film’s most memorable moments.
Remembering Dara Singh and the film’s legacy
Released in 1976, ‘Bajrangbali’ was written, directed and produced by Chandrakant. The film remains one of the most recognised mythological dramas of its time and occupies a special place in Indian cinema.For Dara Singh, the film became a landmark project. His portrayal of Lord Hanuman received immense appreciation from audiences and further strengthened his image as one of the most memorable actors to portray the beloved mythological character. His association with Hanuman later continued through television, making the role an iconic part of his career.Apart from Dara Singh and Moushumi Chatterjee, the film also featured Biswajeet as Lord Rama, Shashi Kapoor as Lakshmana, Durga Khote as Devi Maa Anjani, Prem Nath as Ravana, Dulari as Shabari, Ajay as Luv, and Master Alankar as Kush.Moushumi Chatterjee made her Hindi film debut with Shakti Samanta‘s Anuraag. She soon emerged as one of the leading actresses of the 1970s through a series of memorable performances across different genres.During her successful career, she appeared in films such as ‘Naina’ alongside Shashi Kapoor, Kachche Dhaage with Vinod Khanna, ‘Us Paar’ opposite Vinod Mehra, ‘Benaam’ with Amitabh Bachchan, ‘Humshakal’ starring Rajesh Khanna, and Manoj Kumar’s ‘Roti Kapada Aur Makaan’.
