Mumbai, February 18 Actor Pravina Deshpande, known for playing supporting roles in films such as "Ready," "Gabbar is Back," and "D Day," has died.
The actor's family shared the news on her Instagram page, stating that Deshpande passed away on Tuesday.
"It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mrs. Pravina Deshpande has passed away on February 17, 2026," the note read.
According to media reports, Deshpande died after a prolonged battle with leukemia at the age of 60. She is survived by her husband and two children.
Deshpande worked extensively in Marathi theatre, shows, and films. She gained wider recognition for her work in Hindi cinema.
Some of her popular shows and films include "Pariniti," "Avagat," "Ghar Ek Mandir," "Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan," "Ek Villain," "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran," among others.
She was last seen in the Netflix series, "Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web."
The Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA), a trade union body of actors, wrote on X, "CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008)."
Deshpande's colleagues from the film industry also took to social media to express grief.
"Beautiful person. She met me in 2017 to audition for our film. It was a very pleasant experience," said filmmaker Aditya Kriplani on X.
Actor Vaishnavi Dhanraj said, "May her soul rest in peace."
Her last rites were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Hindu crematorium, Chakala Parsiwada, in suburban Andheri.