Internationally beloved TV actress Priya Marathe has passed away at 38.

She died at her home on August 31 after a long fight with cancer, as reported by the Marathi newspaper Esakal. The actress had reportedly been living with the unspecified form of cancer for two years.

Beloved by Marathi and Hindi audiences, Priya made her television debut with Ya Sukhano Ya, per IMDb. She appeared in several Marathi serials, including Char Divas Sasuche. Her first Hindi series role was as Vidya Bali in Kasamh Se. She was also part of Comedy Circus and played Archana’s sister in the hit TV serial Pavitra Rishta.

She appeared briefly in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain as Jyoti Malhotra. Priya also worked in the Marathi serial Tu Tithe Me. In February 2017, she joined the show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, playing th

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