Pavitra Rishta actress Priya Marathe dies at 38 after battling cancer

Actor was battling cancer for a long time and died at the age of just 38. Her death has sent a wave of mourning across the Marathi and Hindi TV industry.

Mumbai: Famous TV serial Pavitra Rishta actor Priya Marathe took her last breath on Sunday.
She made a name for herself in every household with TV serials and web series.

Actor was battling cancer for a long time and died at the age of just 38. Her death has sent a wave of mourning across the Marathi and Hindi TV industry.

Journey of Actor

Priya Marathe started her career with Marathi television and soon made a special identity among the audience. With serials like Tu Tithe Me, Tujhech Me Geet Gaat Ahe, she became a favorite of Marathi audiences. After this, her performance in the Hindi serial Pavitra Rishta made her popular all over the country. She also made her strong presence felt in serials like Kasam Se and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. In the world of TV, her name was counted among the hardworking and talented actresses.

Priya lost her long battle with cancer

A few years ago, Priya Marathe was diagnosed with cancer. After initial treatment, she recovered from the disease and returned to her normal life. She even did a theatre tour abroad. But in the last few months, the disease surrounded her again. Despite continuous treatment, her health kept deteriorating. The efforts of the doctors failed and she breathed her last at 4 am on Sunday. Her battle was an inspiration for millions of people, who always saw her as a strong and smiling person.

Wave of mourning in the entertainment world

The entire Marathi and Hindi entertainment world is saddened by the death of Priya Marathe. Fellow artists and fans are in shock due to her sudden departure. The process of paying tribute to her on social media continues. Fellow artists remembered her as a hardworking, cheerful and lively person. People will not be able to forget her smile and performance for a long time.

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Priya's last rites will be performed today

The family has informed that Priya Marathe's last rites will be performed at 4 pm on Sunday at the Hindu crematorium in Mira Road. Since morning, relatives and close ones are reaching her house to pay their last respects. As soon as the news of her death spread, a wave of mourning also ran among the local people. Her departure is an irreparable loss not only for the art world but also for the general audience.

Priya Marathe left a deep impression in her short career. Be it Marathi TV or Hindi serials, her acting was appreciated everywhere. Her death at the age of just 38 has shaken everyone. But her work on screen and her determination to fight life will always remind people how strong and lively she was.