Priya Marathe

Priya Marathe
Born(1987-04-23)23 April 1987
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Died31 August 2025(2025-08-31) (aged 38)
Mira Road, Maharashtra, India
Other namesPriya Shantanu Moghe
OccupationsActor, comedian
Years active2005–2025
Known for
Spouse
Shantanu Moghe
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(m. 2012)​
RelativesSubodh 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

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

Priya Marathe married her longtime friend, actor Shantanu Moghe, son of actor Shrikant Moghe, on 24 April 2012.[6]

Death

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

Films

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

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 Swarajya Janani 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

  • Kon Mhanta Takka Dila[20][21]
  • A Perfect Murder
  • Tila Kahi Sangaychay

References

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  2. ^ a b "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.
  3. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ a b "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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "Priya Marathe ties the knot - Times of India". The Times of India. 25 April 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  7. ^ "Priya Marathe passes away" (in Marathi). Sakal.
  8. ^ "लोकप्रिय अभिनेत्री प्रिया मराठेचं निधन, कॅन्सरशी झुंज ठरली अपयशी". Lokmat (in Marathi). 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "Priya Marathe death: Subodh Bhave pays tribute, says she fought with cancer". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Pavitra Rishta and Kasamh Se actor Priya Marathe dies at 38 after cancer battle". Hindustan Times. 31 August 2025. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Priya Marathe to return to Tu Tithe Mee - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 April 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  16. ^ "प्रिया मराठेचा फोटो पाहून फॅन्स म्हणाले, अस्सल मराठमोळ्या राणीसाहेब". Lokmat (in Marathi). 29 January 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ "Kon Mhanata Takka Dila Marathi Play, Natak | Exclusive 2024 - Rang Marathi". Rang Marathi. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  21. ^ Kon Mhanta Takka Dila Marathi Play - VeryFirstTale 2024
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