She died at a private hospital in Mumbai on Sunday night after battling cancer for nearly a year. She was 71. Veteran actor Mithu Mukherjee, who predominantly worked in Bengali films, has died. The All Indian Cine Workers Association paid her a tribute and noted her legacy. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee also paid a heartfelt tribute to the actor via social media.
About Mithu Mukherjee’s career
She also forayed into Hindi cinema. She went on to feature in films such as Safed Jhoot, directed by Basu Chatterjee, as well as Dillagi and Do Ladke Dono Kadke. The AICWA paid a tribute to the veteran actor and wrote, “Her passing has left the entire Bengali film industry in deep shock and mourning. She was not merely a celebrated actress, but an integral part of the film fraternity and a cherished member of the larger film family. Her departure marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. Her contribution to the Bengali film industry, Ollywood and the Indian film industry as a whole will always be remembered. Her remarkable performances and the films she enriched with her talent will continue to live on in the hearts of audiences and generations to come. All eyes are filled with tears as the industry bids farewell to an actress whose presence and contribution will never be forgotten.”
She made her Hindi film debut with Dulal Guha’s Khaan Dost in 1976. Today, the entire film fraternity mourns the loss of a beloved artist.
