Epigamia co-founder Rohan Mirchandani dies at the age of 41, know what was the disease

Rohan Mirchandani Death: There is nothing more unexpected than death. Sometimes, it gives you a hint, but more often than not, it comes in the form of an unwanted guess and takes away your chances. Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder of Epigamia, recently fell victim to the unpredictability of death. For those who don't know, let us tell you that Epigamia is a popular Greek yogurt brand in India. Its parent company is Drums Food International, in which many celebrities have invested. The company was founded in 2013 and according to a report by Business Today, Drums Food International, the parent company of Greek yogurt brand Epigamia, Issuing an official statement, it confirmed the news of the death of its co-founder Rohan at the age of just 42. It is noteworthy that Rohan Mirchandani and his two partners founded Drums Food in 2013 and it soon emerged as an FMCG company, which grew further with time.

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Rohan Mirchandani's net worth

Epigamia is a popular snack brand with a net worth of around USD 160 million. Rohan had about 4.68 percent of all the holdings. The company has suffered losses since the 2020 pandemic, but Rohan was hopeful of its revival. As of the last funding round in December 2023, Rohan's stake in the company had fallen to around 4.7 per cent from its earlier level of 4.8 per cent in the pre-funding round.

Rohan Mirchandani dies of heart attack at the age of 42

Rohan Mirchandani died of a heart attack at the age of 42. He was a graduate of NSU's Stern and Wharton School. Rohan founded Drums Food along with his classmates Ankur Goyal (currently COO) and Uday Thakkar (currently Director).

What is heart attack?

Heart attack, which is medically called myocardial infarction, occurs when the veins (coronary arteries) that supply blood and oxygen to the heart get blocked. This blockage is usually caused by a buildup of cholesterol, fat, and blood cells, called plaque. When this plaque breaks, a blood clot is formed at that place, which can completely stop the blood flow.

Common symptoms of heart attack

• 1. Pain or heaviness in the chest (feeling of pressure, burning or tightness).
• 2. Pain in the arm, neck, jaw or back.
• 3. Difficulty in breathing.
• 4. Fatigue, dizziness or restlessness.
• 5. Cold sweat.
• 6.Nausea or heartburn (often in women)

due to heart attack

• 1. High cholesterol level: Which creates plaque in the veins.
• 2. High blood pressure: Which makes the veins weak and narrow.
• 3.Smoking and tobacco: Which damages the veins and causes clots.
• 4.Diabetes: Which weakens the nerves and veins.
• 5. Obesity and wrong eating habits: Which accelerates the process of plaque formation.
• 6.Stress and lack of exercise: Which affects heart health.

Rohan and his partners initially launched the ice cream brand Hoki Poki. In 2015, she launched the Greek yogurt brand Epigamia, which quickly gained popularity. Apart from yogurt, Epigamia also makes several other dairy products.