Mithu Mukherjee, veteran Bengali actress, dies at 71

Veteran Bengali and Hindi film actress Mithu Mukherjee has passed away at the age of 71 following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by sources at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.

Mukherjee, who was born in Kolkata in 1955, began her cinematic career in 1972 with the film ‘Shesh Parba’. She rose to prominence during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming a respected figure in Indian cinema. She is noted for her breakthrough in the film ‘Marjina Abdulla’ and worked alongside legendary actors such as Uttam Kumar and Soumitra Chattopadhyay.

Her filmography includes notable Bengali titles such as ‘Nishi Kanya’, ‘Mouchak’, ‘Swayamsiddha’, and ‘Ashrita’. She also made an impact in Hindi cinema with films including ‘Khaan Dost’, ‘Safed Jhoot’, and ‘Dillagi’. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issued a tribute, stating her passing marks the end of an era in Indian cinema.