Mithu Mukherjee, 71, Dies At Mumbai Hospital Amid Months-Long Cancer Battle - ABP Live English

Mithu Mukherjee, a prominent name in Bengali cinema, passed away late on Sunday at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. She was 71 and had been undergoing treatment for cancer. Following news of her demise, tributes have begun pouring in from across the film fraternity.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) paid tribute to the veteran actress through a post on its official social media account.

In its statement, AICWA described Mukherjee as a celebrated Bengali and Hindi film actress who made her debut with Shesh Parba and went on to establish herself as a familiar face in Indian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. The association also highlighted her work in several acclaimed Bengali and Hindi films. 

“Mithu Mukherjee was a celebrated Bengali and Hindi film actress who made her cinematic debut with Shesh Parba and went on to become a familiar face in Indian cinema during the 1970s and 1980s. She is remembered for her performances in acclaimed Bengali films including Marjina Abdulla, Nishi Kanya, Mouchak, Swayamsiddha, Hotel Snow Fox, Bhagyachakra, Sandhi, Father and Ashrita. She also appeared in Hindi films such as Khaan Dost, Safed Jhooth, Dillagi and Do Ladke Dono Kadke,” the statement read. 

“Her contribution to Indian cinema and her memorable performances will continue to be remembered by audiences and the film fraternity,” AICWA said in its tribute. The association also offered its condolences to her loved ones and prayed for her soul to rest in peace.

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National Award-winning actor Prosenjit Chatterjee wrote on X, “The news of Mithu Mukhopadhyay's passing is extremely heartbreaking. His memory and his work will live on forever among us. With deepest respects.”

One person wrote, “Heartbroken to hear about the passing of veteran Bengali & Hindi cinema actress Mithu Mukherjee. Known for her iconic roles in classics like Mouchak, Marjina Abdallah, and Swayamsiddha, her charm on screen will always be remembered. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.”

“Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee is no more. Mukherjee died after battling cancer at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital. A distinctive presence in Bengali cinema, she won audiences with her beauty, acting and personality, carving out a space of her own on the big screen. In her later years, she largely stayed away from the public eye. A familiar face of Bengali cinema has now become a memory,” read another post. 

Mukherjee began her acting career in 1972 with Shesh Parba. She subsequently gained recognition with Dinen Gupta’s Marjina Abdulla and went on to feature in several Bengali films, including Nishikanya, Mouchak and Swayamsiddha.

She also ventured into Hindi cinema, making her debut in Dulal Guha’s Khaan Dost in 1976. She later appeared in Basu Chatterjee’s Safed Jhoot, followed by films such as Dillagi and Do Ladke Dono Kadke.

After stepping away from films for a period, Mukherjee returned to the screen in 1990 with Chandra Barot’s Ashrita. The film marked her final appearance on screen.

Mithu Mukherjee passed away late on Sunday at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. She was 71 and had been undergoing treatment for cancer.

She was a celebrated Bengali and Hindi film actress, prominent in the 1970s and 1980s. She is remembered for her performances in several acclaimed films.

She began her acting career in 1972 with 'Shesh Parba'. Her final screen appearance was in 'Ashrita' in 1990.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) paid tribute to Mithu Mukherjee. They highlighted her significant contributions to Indian cinema.

Arfa Javaid is Deputy News Editor at ABP Live English, where she leads the Entertainment & Lifestyle desk. She covers stories across beats and is an award-winning poet. Her off-hours look like a stack of non-fiction and a cat with strong opinions about personal space.

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