Ankita Lokhande mourns Pavitra Rishta co-star Priya Marathe’s death to cancer: ‘Until we meet again’

Ankita Lokhande mourns Pavitra Rishta co-star Priya Marathe’s death to cancer: ‘Until we meet again’

Actor Ankita Lokhande has penned down a emotional farewell to her Pavitra Rishta co-star and close friend Priya Marathe, who passed away at 38 after battling cancer. After the heartbreaking news, Ankita took to Instagram with old photographs and a long note for her co-star.

Calling Priya her “first friend from Pavitra Rishta,” Priya was my first friend from Pavitra Rishta. Me, Prarthana and Priya.. our little gang… it always felt so wholesome when we were together.
Priya, Prats and I lovingly called each other wedee in Marathi, and that bond was truly special..” she recalled.

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Ankita remembered Priya as a friend who never left her side, no matter what. “She was there in my good days and held me through my sad days… never once missing to show up when I needed her. She never missed attending the Gauri Maha Aarti during Ganpati Bappa, and this year, I’ll pray for your soul there, my wedee… while missing you dearly.” She wrote.

Reflecting on Priya’s final years, Ankita praised her strength. “Priya was the strongest she fought every battle with so much courage. Aaj ti nahiye amchya sobat, and it breaks my heart to even write this. Losing her is a reminder that we really never know the battles someone is fighting behind their smile.. So, be kind… always.”

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She ended her note with an emotional goodbye: “Priya, my dear wedee, you will always live in my heart and in my memories. Thank you for every laugh, every tear, every moment. Until we meet again… Om Shanti”

Priya Marathe earned fame with her shows like Pavitra Rishta and Kasamh Se, Wher she was loved for her screen presence and versatility.

Her untimely death has sent shockwaves through the television industry, with colleagues and fans flooding social media with tributes.