Updated On: 01 September, 2025 02:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sharing a series of pictures, including the ones from her Pavitra Rishta days, Ankita Lokhande wrote in an emotional post, “Priya Marathe was my first friend"

Ankita Lokhande with Priya Marathe Pic/Instagram
Television actor Priya Marathe, known for her work in the popular show Pavitra Rishta, passed away at the age of 38 on Sunday. According to reports, she breathed her last at her Mira Road residence in Mumbai. She had been battling cancer for the past year. Despite receiving treatment, she could not recover from the illness. Now, her co-actor Ankita Lokhande has reacted to her demise.
Sharing a series of pictures, including the ones from her Pavitra Rishta days, Ankita wrote, “Priya was my first friend from Pavitra Rishta. Me, Prarthana, and Priya.. our little gang… it always felt so wholesome when we were together. Priya, Prats, and I lovingly called each other wedee in Marathi, and that bond was truly special. She was there in my good days and held me through my sad days… never once missing to show up when I needed her. She never missed attending the Gauri Maha Aarti during Ganpati Bappa, and this year, I’ll pray for your soul there, my wedee… while missing you dearly.”
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