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There have been many loses for the Indian entertainment industries this year – the last casualty being Hindi and Bengali film actress Mishti Mukherjee. The star reportedly died from renal failure after following the popular ketogenic diet that focuses on fats and proteins and shies away from carbs.
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The death and its cause has come as a shock to the entire nation. Here’s what you need to know about Mukherjee.
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Late Mishti Mukherjee made her Bollywood debut with the 2012 Ranvir Shorey-featuring movie 'Life Ki Toh Lag Gayi' in a guest appearance.
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Mishti’s father, Chandrakant Mukherjee, is a retired engineer and her brother, Samarth, is a script writer.
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One of her most famous dance numbers is 'Govinda aale re', which she performed alongside Rajneesh Duggal in the 2013 movie ‘Main Krishna Hoon’. The Hindi production starred Juhi Chawla, Paresh Ganatra and child artist Namit Shah in lead roles, and had special appearances by Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif.
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Did you know? Although her name was spelled Mishti, she herself wrote it minus the letter ‘h’.
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Mukerjee maintained a slim physique my following the popular ketogenic diet. She had become very, very thin, said her father after her demise. “She was suffering from 6 to 7 days she was taken to a hospital too her cremation was done today," he said. "Her mother is still in deep shock by her passing away..," added Mishti's father.
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Mukherjee saw many ups and downs, both at home and in her professional life. In 2014, a PTI report has it that the late actress’ brother and father were incarcerated after a pornographic material was found in their home. Later, the complaints were withdrawn and they were released.
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