‘Pavitra Rishta’ Star Priya Marathe, 38, Passes Away

MUMBAI – Actress Priya Marathe, who is known for her work in the superhit television show ‘Pavitra Rishta’, passed away at the age of 38 on August 31.

She breathed her last at her residence here. She had been suffering from cancer for the past year. Despite receiving treatment, she could not recover from the illness.

She started off as a stand-up comedian and ventured into television. She did her schooling and college from Mumbai and soon found her calling in the world of acting. She made her TV debut with the Marathi serial ‘Ya Sukhanoya’ and then ‘Char Divas Sasuche’.

She essayed the role of Varsha in ‘Pavitra Rishta’. The show also starred the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She also appeared briefly in ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ as Jyoti Malhotra. She also worked in a Marathi serial ‘Tu Tithe Me’ in a negative role of Priya Mohite. In 2017, she joined the cast of Star Plus’s show ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya’. She played the role of Bhavani Rathod in the show, an evil natured woman who has killed her husband.

She married actor Shantanu Moghe on 24 April 2012. He has also played an important role in the series ‘Swarajya Rakshak Sambhaji’. She also believed in spirituality.

Her untimely death has saddened many co-stars, friends, and fans. Many remember her as a warm, talented, and kind-hearted person. Priya’s passing is a big loss to the Marathi and Hindi entertainment world. Her contribution to television will always be remembered. (IANS)