Delhi, New Delhi:Pravina Deshpande, a veteran actress who starred in movies like D-Day, Ready, and Gabbar is Back, passed away on February 17. She was sixty years old. On Tuesday, her family posted a note on her Instagram page with the news. Fans adored her final on-screen appearance in Neeraj Pandey's Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, despite the fact that she is primarily known for portraying positive characters.
The final time Pravina Deshpande appeared on screen was in Taskaree.
Pravina Deshpande last appeared as Hema Khangani in the Netflix series Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web. For now, the part serves as her last on-screen appearance. Her brief but significant and nuanced role in the show's premiere was widely discussed. Additionally, this was her final Instagram post. On February 3, Deshpande wrote, giving an overview of her role: "The way cameos are made can sometimes make them go a long way.Netflix's Taskaree. Many thanks to the amazing director #NeerajPanday, #raghavjairath #anushkanand, and the entire team. I would love to collaborate with him again. kind and a pleasure to work with. Special thanks to vickysidana who convinced me for this:)) and and..thank you, you all forFor now, the part serves as her last on-screen appearance.
Before becoming more well-known in Hindi cinema, Deshpande worked extensively in Marathi theater, television, and movies throughout her career. Among the films in her filmography are Pariniti, Avagat, Ghar Ek Mandir, Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Ek Villian, and Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran.
The cause of Pravina Deshpande's death
Deshpande had been fighting blood cancer for a long time, according to media reports. Her spouse and two kids survive her. In a statement, her family said, "We regret to notify you that Mrs. Pravina Deshpande departed for her heavenly home on February 17, 2026."
The film industry honors Pravina Deshpande.
"CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008)," the Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) wrote in a post on X.Aditya Kriplani, the filmmaker, also recalled how he first met her at an audition. "A lovely individual. She had come to try out for our movie in 2017. He wrote, "It was a very pleasant experience."
"May her soul rest in peace," actor Vaishnavi Dhanraj said.
The Hindu crematorium in Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri, hosted Pravina Deshpande's final ceremonies on Tuesday afternoon.
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