Television star Priya Marathe, best known for her role as Varsha in the popular series Pavitra Rishta, passed away on Sunday morning following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 38.
As reported by Marathi.indiatimes.com, Priya took her last breath at her home on Mira Road, Mumbai, at 4am. She had been battling cancer for over two years. Her husband, actor Shantanu Moghe, survives her.
Priya launched her acting journey with the Marathi TV series Ya Sukhano Ya and went on to star in several hit shows, including Char Divas Sasuche. Her significant entry into Hindi TV was with Kasamh Se, portraying Vidya Bali.
She gained popularity as Archana’s (Ankita Lokhande) sister in Pavitra Rishta and featured in Comedy Circus, with cameo roles in shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain as Jyoti Malhotra.
Her impressive versatility led her to diverse roles in Hindi and Marathi TV, with standout performances in Tu Tithe Me, Uttaran, Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, Savdhaan India, and Aata Hou De Dhingana. In 2017, she joined Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Bhavani Rathod, showcasing another powerful performance.
Priya Marathe’s untimely death has left the TV industry and her fans in mourning. In her personal life, she married actor Shantanu Moghe in April 2012. Together, they appeared in the historical series Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji.
