Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday, February 17, on the age of 60 after a chronic battle with multiple myeloma. She had been undergoing treatment for the condition since 2019. Her last rites were performed in Mumbai later the identical day at 3 pm at a Hindu crematorium in Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East.
Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passes away at 60 after prolonged illness
The news of her demise was confirmed through an announcement shared on her official social media account. In an emotional note, her family informed followers that she breathed her last on February 17 after years of fighting the illness.
The Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) also expressed its condolences. Posting her photograph on X, the association wrote, “CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip.”
CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip@poonamdhillon @dparasherdp @itsupasanasingh @HemantPandeyJi_ @ImPuneetIssar @rishimukesh @bolbedibol @iyashpalsharma @SahilaChaddha @actormanojjoshi… pic.twitter.com/VdMuiFcccw
— CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) February 17, 2026
Pravina Deshpande built a profession spanning Marathi and Hindi cinema, television, theatre and web platforms. She was widely regarded for her ability to bring depth to supporting roles, often leaving a definite impression despite limited screen time.
Many viewers remember her portrayal of Shalu Chaudhary in Ready, which starred Salman Khan and Asin. Though not a central character, her performance stood out and contributed meaningfully to the film’s narrative.
Over time, she featured in several notable projects, including Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran alongside John Abraham, Ek Villain starring Sidharth Malhotra, and Jalebi, which featured Rhea Chakraborty.
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