Sushmita Mukherjee Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Instagram

Sushmita Mukherjee is an Indian actress, author, screenwriter, and playwright, renowned for her iconic role as Kitty in the detective TV serial Karamchand.

With a career spanning over four decades, she has appeared in numerous Hindi films and television shows, excelling in both negative and supporting roles.

Profile

• Full Name: Sushmita Mukherjee
• Stage Name: Sushmita Mukherjee
• Born: 1950s
• Age: 70s
• Birthplace: New Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Author, Screenwriter, Playwright
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (167.5 cm)
• Parents: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Sudhir Mishra (m. 1978), Raja Bundela (m. 1993)
• Children: Rudransh Bundela, Rudranuj Bundela
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sushmita Mukherjee was born in the 1950s, in New Delhi, India, into a Brahmin family.

Her father was a government official, and little is known about her mother or siblings, as she keeps her family details private.

Raised in New Delhi, she lived on Pandara Road and showed an early passion for acting, joining Barry John’s Theatre Group at age 15, inspired by Indian dramatist Badal Sircar.

Her parents envisioned a career for her as a teacher or IAS officer, but her love for the arts prevailed.

She pursued post-graduate studies at Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, and honed her acting skills at the National School of Drama, graduating in 1983.

Her theater background and formal training laid a strong foundation for her versatile career.

Career

Sushmita Mukherjee began her acting career in 1980 with Barry John’s Theatre Group, performing in plays like Nari Bai, where she portrayed 30 characters.

Her film debut came in 1987 with Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin alongside Naseeruddin Shah.

She rose to fame as Kitty in the detective serial Karamchand (1985), a role that made her a household name despite her initial reluctance to play a “bimbette” character.

She has appeared in over 60 films, including Khalnayak (1993) as Mrs. Pandey, King Uncle (1993) as Shanti, Golmaal (2006) as blind Mangala Dadi, and The Other End of the Line (2008), marking her Hollywood debut.

Her television work spans over 50 serials, with notable roles in Kaahin Kissii Roz as Avanti Rajpal, Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon as Dai Maa, Balika Vadhu as Subhadra, Ishqbaaaz as Dolly Singh Oberoi, and Meri Saas Bhoot Hai (2023) as Rekha.

Recent projects include Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023) as Roshni Chawla and Dabba Cartel (2025) as Tejasvi Tijori.

As a writer, she authored Mee and Juhibaby (2018) and Baanjh: Incomplete Lives of Complete Women (2021), a collection of 11 short stories.

She also manages her husband’s production house, Prayas Production, and runs Rudrani Kalagram, an art village NGO in Madhya Pradesh.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @susmita_mukherjeeofficial
• Twitter Handle: @sushmukh

Personal Life

Sushmita Mukherjee married film director Sudhir Mishra in 1978, but they divorced in the early 1990s.

She then married actor, producer, and politician Raja Bundela in 1993, with whom she has two sons, Rudransh Bundela (born 1994, works in advertising) and Rudranuj Bundela (pursuing a PhD in New Zealand).

The couple collaborates on theater and film projects, including Prayas Production.

Sushmita resides in Mumbai and is passionate about writing and traveling.

She admires Meryl Streep and aspires to portray her roles.

Her commitment to social causes is evident through Rudrani Kalagram, and she has done ghostwriting for TV shows and plays.

Sushmita maintains a low profile, with her sons finding it amusing when fans call her “Kitty.”

Filmography (Selected)

Films

• Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin (1987) – Sabita, Journalist
• Main Zinda Hoon (1988) – Friend
• Pratikar (1991) – Bal Kumari Diwani
• Khalnayak (1993) – Mrs. Pandey
• King Uncle (1993) – Shanti (Negative Role)
• Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993) – Roopmati
• Golmaal (2006) – Mangala Dadi
• Aaja Nachle (2007) – Mrs. Chojar
• Good Boy, Bad Boy (2007) – Prof. Bebo Chatterjee
• The Other End of the Line (2008) – Priya’s Mother
• Teree Sang (2009) – Sushma Punjabi
• Rakht Charitra (2010) – Gomti
• Sold (2014) – Mumtaz
• Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3 (2016) – Sindoor Bua
• 1920 London (2016) – Kesar Maa
• Phir Se… (2018) – Judge
• Mind the Malhotras (2019, 2022) – Rishabh’s Mother (Web Series)
• Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023) – Roshni Chawla
• Patna Shuklla (2024) – Lata Jha
• Dabba Cartel (2025) – Tejasvi Tijori

Television (Selected)

• Karamchand (1985) – Kitty
• Tara (1990s) – Anita Seth
• Kaahin Kissii Roz (2001–2004) – Avanti Rajpal
• Kavyanjali (2005–2006) – Romilla Nanda
• Kulvaddhu (2006–2007) – Rajlaxmi Singh Rathore
• Kabhi Saas Kabhi Bahu (2008) – Hema Awasthi
• Gunwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (2009) – Chandy
• Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo (2010) – Gangiya
• Ek Nayi Chhoti Si Zindagi (2011) – Devki
• Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon (2012–2014) – Dai Maa
• Balika Vadhu (2014–2016) – Subhadra
• Gangaa (2015–2017) – Kanta Chaturvedi/Ammaji
• Ishqbaaaz (2016–2019) – Dolly Singh Oberoi/Bua Maa
• Dil Boley Oberoi (2017) – Dolly Singh Oberoi/Bua Maa
• Krishna Chali London (2018–2019) – Krishna’s Aunt
• Khichdi Returns (2022) – Sudha (Guest)
• Jagannath Aur Purvi Ki Dosti Anokhi (2022) – Kusum Mishra
• Meri Saas Bhoot Hai (2023) – Rekha

Net Worth

Sushmita Mukherjee’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million USD (INR 35 crore).

Her income is derived from her extensive work in over 60 films and 50 television serials, charging an estimated INR 60,000 per episode for TV roles.

Additional revenue comes from scriptwriting, managing Prayas Production, and her NGO, Rudrani Kalagram.

Brand endorsements, such as Raamani Apparels, and her literary work, including Baanjh (2021), further contribute to her wealth.