Veteran actress Praveena Deshpande passed away on Tuesday, February 17, at the age of 60 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was undergoing treatment for this disease since 2019. His last rites were performed in Mumbai at 3 pm the same day at a Hindu crematorium in Chakla Parsiwada, Andheri East.
Veteran actress Praveena Deshpande passes away at 60 after prolonged illness
The news of his demise was confirmed through a statement shared on his official social media account. In an emotional note, his family informed followers that he breathed his last on February 17 after years of fighting the disease.
Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) also expressed its condolences. Posting her photo on Instagram, the association wrote, “CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Praveena Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip.”
Praveena Deshpande made her career across Marathi and Hindi cinema, television, theater and web platforms. He was widely regarded for his ability to bring depth to supporting roles, often leaving a distinct impression despite limited screen time.
Many viewers remember his character of Shalu Chaudhary. ReadyIn which Salman Khan and Asin acted. Although she was not a central character, her performance was excellent and contributed meaningfully to the film’s story.
Over the years, he has starred in several notable projects, including Nuclear: Pokhran’s story With John Abraham, a villain Starring Sidharth Malhotra, and JalebiIn which Rhea Chakraborty was there.
