Breaking News: Actress Priya Marathe Passes Away at 38 After Battle with Cancer

Mumbai, August 31, 2025: Marathi and Hindi television actress Priya Marathe, renowned for her powerful performances in series such as Pavitra Rishta, Uttaran, Kasamh Se, and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, breathed her last today at her residence in Mira Road, Mumbai. She was 38 years old and had been privately battling cancer for over a year.

Early this morning at around 4 a.m. IST, Marathe succumbed to the illness that had compelled her to step away from her most recent role as Monica in Tujhech Me Geet Gaat Aahe, a decision she announced citing health constraints earlier this year. Her sudden departure from the show had shocked fans, who flooded social media with support during her illness.

Born on April 23, 1987, Marathe made her debut in Marathi television with Ya Sukhano Ya and rose to national prominence through Balaji Telefilms’ hit Pavitra Rishta, wherein she portrayed Varsha. Her versatility saw her essay memorable characters across genres-from the virtuous Vidya Bali in Kasamh Se to the nuanced Jyoti Malhotra in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.

Industry colleagues and fans alike have expressed profound grief at the loss of an actress celebrated for both her on-screen grace and off-screen warmth. The Marathi entertainment community is expected to hold a memorial gathering in Mumbai later this week, with details to be announced by her family.

Marathe is survived by her husband, actor Shantanu Moghe. Funeral rites will be conducted privately, honoring her family’s wishes for a solemn ceremony. Tributes continue to pour in across platforms, underscoring the indelible mark she leaves on Indian television.