Well-known actress of Marathi cinema and television Praveena Deshpande passed away on Tuesday. There is a wave of mourning in the Marathi film industry due to the news of his demise. His family shared this news on Instagram and Facebook. The actress was cremated this afternoon at a Hindu cremation ground. Deshpande was recently seen in Emraan Hashmi’s series ‘Taskari’. It is noteworthy that Praveena Deshpande is known as an artist who has created a special identity for her strong acting and simple personality. She is one of those actresses who prioritized the depth of her characters over glamour, and played every role with complete honesty.
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Praveena Deshpande’s family shared the post
Praveena Deshpande’s family shared an official post to confirm the death of the actress on February 17, 2026. The caption read, ‘It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Mrs. Praveena Deshpande has passed away on 17th February 2026. The funeral will take place on February 17 at 3:00 pm. Location: Hindu Cremation Ground, Chakla Parsiwada, Andheri East, Anirudh, Abhimanyu, Ruchira, Veer Deshpande.
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Praveena Deshpande’s career
Actress Praveena Deshpande was seen in Salman Khan and Asin’s film Ready, in which she played a supporting role. The actress was last seen in a cameo in Neeraj Pandey’s web series Taskery. She praised Neeraj Pandey on social media and said that she wants to work with him again.
The actress worked in Marathi cinema and television. She was known for her sensitive acting and supporting roles. She appeared in many Marathi films and serials, which created her own identity in the regional entertainment industry. He also shared the screen with Hindi actors in some projects, which gave him a lot of recognition. The news of his demise sent a wave of shock across the world of Marathi and Hindi entertainment.