Salman Khan’s Ready co-star Pravina Deshpande PASSES away at 60 after prolonged cancer battle

Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande passed away on Tuesday, February 17, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was 60. Her family confirmed the heartbreaking news through a statement shared on her official Instagram account.

The note stated that with deep sorrow, they inform everyone that Mrs. Pravina Deshpande left for her heavenly abode on February 17, 2026. The announcement has left colleagues, co actors and fans remembering her decades long contribution to Indian entertainment.

Cremation Details And Family Presence

According to the family’s statement, the cremation will take place on February 17 at 3:00 pm at the Hindu Crematorium, Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East in Mumbai. Family members including Aniruddha Deshpande, Abhimanyu Deshpande, Ruchira Deshpande and Veer Deshpande will be present to pay their final respects.

Soon after the news broke, the Cine & TV Artistes' Association also shared its condolences on X, expressing grief over her demise and noting that she had been a member since 2008. The message reflected the industry’s respect for her long standing association with film and television.

A Career Across Hindi And Marathi Entertainment

Pravina Deshpande built a career that comfortably moved between Hindi and Marathi cinema, television, theatre and digital projects. She was known for adapting to changing formats while retaining her strong screen presence.

Many remember her for her role in Ready, where she shared screen space with Salman Khan. The film introduced her to a wider mainstream audience. She also appeared in films like Ek Villain alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor, as well as Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran starring John Abraham. Another notable appearance came in Jalebi.

A Familiar Face On Indian Television

On the small screen, she became a household name through shows such as Ghar Ek Mandir, Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Karam Apnaa Apnaa and Kulfi Kumar Bajewala. Her performances in family dramas earned her steady appreciation from television viewers across generations.

With a career spanning several decades, Pravina Deshpande leaves behind a body of work that touched cinema halls and living rooms alike. Her passing marks the end of a chapter for an actor who quietly yet consistently contributed to Indian storytelling.