Rohan Mirchandani Death: The 41-year-old visionary co-founder of Epigamia, Rohan Mirchandani’s sudden death has left the Indian business community in shock. His tragic demise on December 21, 2024, after suffering a cardiac arrest is a stark reminder of life’s unpredictability. Unfortunately, several other CEOs and co-founders have also become a part of this troubling trend after dying due to similar heart-related conditions at a young age.
Mirchandani who revolutionized the Indian food industry with his brand Epigamia is not the first business leader to face premature death. Several other prominent business entrepreneurs have also succumbed to heart attacks previously over the years.
Notable CEOs, Co-Founders Who Died Due To Heart Attack
Ranjan Das (1970–2009)
Ranjan Das, Managing Director and CEO of multinational software corporation SAP India died at 39 after suffering from cardiac arrest in 2009. One of the top business leaders, Das played an instrumental role in expanding the company’s presence in the country.
Rudratej Singh (1978–2020)
Rudratej Singh, the President and CEO of Royal Enfield was fondly known as Rudy within the business world. He has propelled the iconic motorcycle brand to global prominence. We lost him after he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2020.
Pankhuri Shrivastava (1989-2021)
Pankhuri Shrivastava, the young founder of rental startup Grabhouse passed away due to cardiac arrest on December 24, 2021. She launched the women-centric community platform Pankhuri in the year 2019 to upskill through live interactive courses, expert chat, and interest-based clubs.
Rohan Malhotra (1980–2024)
Co-founder of Good Capital, Rohan Malhotra passed away on October 1 this year at the age of 44 due to a cardiac arrest. He was highly respected within the business community for his in-depth knowledge and deep expertise in venture capital.
Ambareesh Murty (1972–2023)
Ambareesh Murty, co-founder and CEO of Pepperfry, an Indian market leader in online furniture and home decor, tragically died at 51 on August 7, 2023, after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was a visionary leader known for transforming the online furniture sector in India. His loss was deeply mourned by the Indian business community.
