The unexpected demise of Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder and CEO of Epigamia, has sent shockwaves across India’s start-up ecosystem.

Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder of India’s leading Greek yoghurt brand Epigamia, died on Saturday at the age of 42 due to a sudden cardiac arrest. Led by him, Epigamia grew to over 20,000 retail touchpoints across 30 cities.

Epigamia's daily operations will now be managed by senior leaders Ankur Goel (COO and Founding Member) and Uday Thakker (Co-founder and Director), with full support from the Board of Directors.

Epigamia is a preservation-free, plant-based, and lactose-free food company providing a lot of healthy food items that are yogurts, smoothies, milkshakes, almond drinks, and cheese.

Rohan Mirchandani, the co-founder of Epigamia, died on December 21 after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 41. Mr Mirchandani, who co-founded Drums Food International in 2013, built Epigamia into India's leading Greek yoghurt brand.

Epigamia’s senior leadership, led by Ankur Goel (COO and founding member) and Uday Thakker (co-founder and director), will continue to manage the company with the full support of its board of directors,

Epigamia’s cofounder Rohan Mirchandani passed away due to a heart attack, sources told Inc42. He was 41 years old.

Epigamia co-founder, Rohan Mirchandani pass away at the mere age of 41. He was the co-owner of the greek yoghurt brand but his massive net worth failed to save his life.

Snack foods firm Epigamia's founder Rohan Mirchandani died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday. He was 41. Drums Food International Pvt Ltd, which owns the healthy eating brand known for its flavoured yoghurt and juices, in a statement requested the media and the public to respect the privacy of Mirchandani's family during this difficult time.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen after a heart attack or during recovery. Heart attacks increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest.