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Priya Marathe’s husband Shantanu Moghe shares first post after her death, writes, "it was untimely ,unfair, unexpected farewell from her"

Here’s a tight 30-word version of that: Television actress Priya Marathe, 38, passed away on August 31 after battling cancer. A month later, her husband Shantanu Moghe shared a heartfelt post, breaking his silence on her loss.
October 01, 2025 / 20:31 IST
Priya Marathe’s husband Shantanu Moghe shares first post after her death, writes, "it was untimely ,unfair, unexpected farewell from her"

Television actress Priya Marathe, best known for her roles in Pavitra Rishta and several Marathi shows, tragically passed away on August 31, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Her untimely demise at the age of 38 left the entertainment industry and her fans heartbroken. For weeks, her husband, actor Shantanu Moghe, chose silence as he processed the grief. Now, a month later, Moghe has broken his silence with a deeply emotional note on social media, his first public post since losing his wife.

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On his Instagram, Shantanu shared a series of pictures with Priya, capturing their most cherished memories together. Alongside the images, he penned a heartfelt gratitude post, thanking everyone who reached out to him and his family during this difficult time. His words reflected both deep sorrow and immense gratitude.

Moghe wrote:

“This is a very special Gratitude post🙏🙏 for all those who chose different communication platforms like Calls, e-mails ,Watsapps, X, Instagram, Facebook n d likes ,to express their love and blessings towards the Numero Uno Priya Marathe❤ ... Immensely thankful to all those family n friends, fans n followers, acquaintances n unknowns, who expressed their feelings so generously... The warmth n the genuinity ,the sorrow and the concern came across unquestionably, undoubtedly.”

He continued,

“Also, the uncountable blessings n wishes from all over, reinstated our belief in humanity .. God bless ya'll.. It's been a month today.. Personal sorrow n grief can't be put up in words .. The untimely ,unfair, unfortunate, unexpected farewell from a so loving, positive n purest soul I know, left our hearts aching n bleeding.. But She touched innumerable hearts n how ... Thru work, art ,luv ,care ,kindness , behaviour ,conduct , sensitivity ,sensibility n most importantly,the 'ACTIONS and VIBE' matching all d above ... Thanks a ton again to all u wonderful people who always have stood by us , in thick n thin ... Luv n Luck to u all Heartfelt gratitude.”

“My Angel… Till We Meet Again”

The actor ended his note with a moving message that underlined the depth of his loss.

“Beware GODS..Not a single more mistake by U ,in taking care of her,loving her, will be forgiven ... My ANGEL❤.... Till we meet again Let there be light.”

His words struck a chord across social media, with fans and fellow actors reacting to the post. Actress Prarthana Behere commented, “Miss her everyday.” Aastha Chaudhary wrote, “@shantanusmoghe sending you lots of strength & healing.” Many others flooded the comment section with prayers, strength, and condolences.

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Priya Marathe was one of the most loved faces in television, with roles spanning Hindi and Marathi shows. She rose to fame with Pavitra Rishta and later appeared in popular series like Ya Sukhano Ya, Tu Tithe Mee, and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. Known for her natural performances and vibrant presence on-screen, Priya left behind not only memorable characters but also an irreplaceable void in the hearts of her fans.

Priya married Shantanu Moghe in April 2012, and their marriage was often described as warm and steady amidst the chaos of the industry. Shantanu’s post makes it clear that for him, Priya was not just a talented artist but the purest soul who lit up his life. His words echo the pain of countless loved ones left behind after an untimely farewell — grief that truly, as he said, “can’t be put in words.”

first published: Oct 1, 2025 08:31 pm

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