TV actress and comedian Priya Marathe died aged 38
Priya Marathe, known for playing Varsha Satish in Pavitra Rishta, died in Mumbai on 31 August 2025 after a long battle with breast cancer.
Very sad news came from the television world. Well-known actress and comedian Priya Marathe died in Mumbai on the morning of 31 August 2025. At just 38, Priya had fought a long battle with the serious illness of cancer, but finally bade farewell to the world.
Birth and early life
Priya Marathe was born on 23 April 1987 in Mumbai. She was brought up and educated there. After completing her studies, she chose acting as a career and began her journey with Marathi television.
Start of career and journey
Her first Marathi show was ‘Ya Sukhano Ya’, which brought her instant recognition. She then worked in several Marathi serials and gained popularity.
Among Hindi serials, Priya’s first show was ‘Kasam Se’, but she gained the most popularity from Zee TV’s well-known show ‘Pavitra Rishta’. In this serial she played Varsha Satish, a role the audience liked a great deal.
Priya was also part of shows such as ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’ and ‘Comedy Circus’. With her comic timing and acting, she made a special place in both the Hindi and Marathi industries.
Pavitra Rishta and the Sushant Singh Rajput connection
‘Pavitra Rishta’ proved a milestone not only for Priya Marathe but also for the career of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The show gave recognition to many artists and took Priya’s name into every household.
Personal life
In 2012, Priya Marathe married Shantanu Moghe, a well-known actor of Marathi films and television. The couple were seen as an ideal pair in the industry.
Long fight against cancer
For the previous year Priya Marathe had been battling breast cancer. Despite treatment her condition did not improve, and she finally succumbed to the disease. Her death caused deep mourning in the television and film industry.
Tribute
Fans and artists from the television industry paid heartfelt tributes on social media. People wrote, “Priya was a lively and talented artist who won everyone’s heart with her acting and smile.”
Priya Marathe was no longer in this world, but the characters she played and her memories would always live on in the hearts of audiences.
