Pavitra Rishta Actress Priya Marathe Passes Away At 38 After Battle With Cancer

Television actor Priya Marathe, widely remembered for playing Varsha in Pavitra Rishta, passed away at the age of 38. According to a report by Marathi.indiatimes.com, the actor died at her Mira Road residence around 4 am on Sunday. She had been undergoing treatment for cancer for over two years. Priya is survived by her husband, actor Shantanu Moghe.

Priya Marathe's Journey From Marathi Serials to Hindi TV Priya began her acting career with the Marathi serial Ya Sukhano Ya and later gained recognition with Char Divas Sasuche. She made her Hindi television debut with Kasamh Se, portraying Vidya Bali, before becoming a household name as Varsha in Pavitra Rishta, alongside Ankita Lokhande.

The actor also entertained audiences with appearances in Comedy Circus, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (as Jyoti Malhotra), and Tu Tithe Me. In 2017, she joined the popular daily soap Saath Nibhaana Saathiya as Bhavani Rathod. Priya was also seen in Uttaran, Savdhaan India, Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, and Aata Hou De Dhingana.