Priya Marathe
Priya Marathe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 April 1987 Thane, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 31 August 2025 (aged 38) Mira Road, Maharashtra, India |
| Other name | Priya Shantanu Moghe |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 2005–2025 |
| Known for | |
| Spouse |
Shantanu Moghe (m. 2012) |
| Relatives | Subodh Bhave (cousin) Shrikant Moghe (father-in-law) |
Priya Marathe (23 April 1987 – 31 August 2025) was an Indian actress, who was best known for her roles in Marathi and Hindi television series like Pavitra Rishta, Ya Sukhano Ya, Tu Tithe Me, and Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe.[1][2]
Career
[edit]Priya Marathe made her television debut with Ya Sukhano Ya and eventually went on to appear in several other Marathi serials including Char Divas Sasuche. Her first Hindi series appearance was in Kasamh Se where she played Vidya Bali, and eventually appeared in a season of Comedy Circus.[3][4] She played Varsha in the TV series Pavitra Rishta. 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 February 2017, she joined the cast of Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She played the role of Bhavani Rathod in the show, an evil natured woman who has killed her husband.[2][3][4]
She impressed viewers across both Marathi and Hindi television for her adaptability, poise and dedication, building a career that ranged from regional serials to mainstream Hindi shows.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Priya Marathe married her longtime friend, actor Shantanu Moghe, son of actor Shrikant Moghe, on 24 April 2012.[6]
Death
[edit]On 31 August 2025, Marathe died from cancer at her residence in Mira Road, Maharashtra. She was 38.[7][8] She made her last television appearance in the Marathi TV series Tu Bhetashi Navyane in 2024.[9]
Her family and colleagues said she had been battling cancer for over two years. Marathe is survived by her husband, actor Shantanu Moghe.[10]
Many co-actors including her cousin and fellow actor Subodh Bhave,[11] Pavitra Rishta co-star Usha Nadkarni, Anurag Sharma,[12] Swati Anand[13] condoled her death.
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Humne Jeena Seekh Liya | Rani Joshi | |
| 2011 | Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji | Swati Paranjape | Milind's fresh company at the airport |
| 2017 | Ti Ani Itar | Madhavi |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Ya Sukhanno Ya | Zee Marathi | Pavani Avinash Adhikari |
| 2007–2011 | Char Divas Sasuche | ETV Marathi | Sona Ashok Deshmukh |
| 2008–2009 | Kasamh Se | Zee TV | Vidya Bali |
| 2009–2013 | Pavitra Rishta[14] | Varsha Satish Deshpande / Jhumri Balan Singh | |
| 2010 | Comedy Circus Ke SuperStars | Colors TV | Contestant |
| 2011–2012 | Uttaran | Ruby | |
| 2011 | Sasural Simar Ka | Hema | |
| 2012 | Bade Achhe Lagte Hain | SET | Jyoti Malhotra |
| 2012–2014 | Tu Tithe Me[15] | Zee Marathi | Priya Mohite |
| 2014–2015 | Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap | SET | Rani Saubhagaywati |
| 2014–2015 | Jayostute | Star Pravah | Pragati Rajwade |
| 2015 | Savdhaan India | SET | Sapna / Reshma (Episode 21 – Episode 25) |
| 2015–2016 | Bhaage Re Mann | Zindagi | Sneha Awasthi |
| 2017 | Saath Nibhaana Saathiya | StarPlus | Bhavani Rathod |
| Ayushman Bhava | Star Bharat | Sudha Mehra | |
| 2017–2020 | Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji[16] | Zee Marathi | Godavari |
| 2018 | Kaun Hai? – The Spirit Of Kamli | Colors TV | Kavya (Episode 33) |
| 2019 | Saath De Tu Mala | Star Pravah | Kanchan |
| 2020–2021 | Almost Sufal Sampoorna[17] | Zee Yuva | Iravati |
| 2021 | Swarajyajanani Jijamata[18] | Sony Marathi | Raibagan |
| 2021 | Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla[19] | Zee Marathi | Maithili |
| 2022–2023 | Tuzech Mi Geet Gaat Aahe | Star Pravah | Monika |
| 2022 | Aata Hou De Dhingana | Contestant | |
| 2024 | Tu Bhetashi Navyane | Sony Marathi | Ragini |
Theatre
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Priya Marathe to feature in a pivotal role in Tujhech Me Geet Gaat Aahe - Times of India". The Times of India. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- 1 2 "Who was Priya Marathe? Everything to know about Pavitra Rishta's Varsha, who passed away at 38 after battling cancer". India Times. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- 1 2 "From Pavitra Rishta to Kasamh Se; A look at Priya Marathe's life and works who passed away at the age of 38". The Times of India. 31 August 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- 1 2 "Priya Marathe death: Pavitra Rishta actress' last Instagram post with husband goes viral. Who is Shantanu Moghe?". The Economic Times. 31 August 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "From Pavitra Rishta to Kasamh Se; A look at Priya Marathe's life and works who passed away at the age of 38". The Times of India. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Priya Marathe ties the knot - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "Priya Marathe passes away" (in Marathi). Sakal.
- ↑ "लोकप्रिय अभिनेत्री प्रिया मराठेचं निधन, कॅन्सरशी झुंज ठरली अपयशी". Lokmat (in Marathi). 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "From Pavitra Rishta to Kasamh Se; A look at Priya Marathe's life and works who passed away at the age of 40". The Times of India. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "From Pavitra Rishta to Kasamh Se; A look at Priya Marathe's life and works who passed away at the age of 38". The Times of India. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Priya Marathe death: Subodh Bhave pays tribute, says she fought with cancer". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Priya Marathe Passes Away: Co-Stars from Pavitra Rishta, Anurag Sharma and Swati Anand, Share Their Shock". Zoom TV. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Pavitra Rishta and Kasamh Se actor Priya Marathe dies at 38 after cancer battle". Hindustan Times. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ↑ "Actress Priya Marathe recalls memories with Pavitra Rishta co-star Sushant Singh Rajput; says 'He had guts to follow his dreams' - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 June 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "Priya Marathe to return to Tu Tithe Mee - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "प्रिया मराठेचा फोटो पाहून फॅन्स म्हणाले, अस्सल मराठमोळ्या राणीसाहेब". Lokmat (in Marathi). 29 January 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "इंटरव्ह्यू: 'ऑलमोस्ट सुफळ संपूर्ण'च्या निमित्ताने प्रिया मराठे म्हणाली - टेलिव्हिजवरील आईची इमेज ही बदलली पाहिजे". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). 14 January 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "Watch: Here's how Priya Marathe transformed into Raibagan for Swarajya Janani Jijamata - Times of India". The Times of India. April 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ↑ "Priya Marathe is excited to play a pivotal role in 'Yeu Kashi Tashi Me Nandayla' - Times of India". The Times of India. September 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
- ↑ "Kon Mhanata Takka Dila Marathi Play, Natak | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ↑ Kon Mhanta Takka Dila Marathi Play - VeryFirstTale 2024
