Indian film actress Pravina Deshpande, who featured in Ready starring Salman Khan and had a long run in TV soaps and serials died at 60 following a long battle with multiple myeloma. Deshpande’s long film and TV career came to a close as she died from her illness.
Salman Khan’s Ready Co-Star Pravina Deshpande Dies At 60
Pravina Deshpande, who acted in the movie Ready with Salman Khan, left the world on February 17, 2026. Her death was made public by her family and the Cine & TV Artistes Association also expressed their condolences over her death, acknowledging her long-time membership. Even though the actress did not always get the leading roles, her contributions to movies reaching millions of people were significant. For instance, the movie Ready, where she acted, was one of the highest-grossing movies in the same year.
Who is Pravina Deshpande
Pravina Deshpande is a veteran actress who made her reputation playing supporting rather than main roles. She has acted in Hindi as well as Marathi films, seamlessly transitioning from commercial cinema to the day-to-day dramas on television screens over the course of more than thirty years, she remained visible in family-oriented fare.
Pravina Deshpande Husband
She was married to Aniruddha Deshpande and has two sons: Abhimanyu and Veer. The cremation ceremony will take place in Mumbai, her family revealed while her personal life remained relatively private, those around her described her as a woman with a very strong commitment to her family and her work.
Pravina Deshpande Career
Beyond Ready, she appeared in films like Ek Villain, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran and Jalebi while on television, she became a familiar face in serials such as Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan and Kulfi Kumar Bajewala.
Industry data shows that nearly 70% of India’s television viewership is driven by family dramas, a space where Deshpande built lasting recognition and her final appearance came on Netflix’s Taskaree, reflecting her willingness to evolve with changing platforms.
Pravina Deshpande Cause of Death
She had been fighting a form of blood cancer called multiple myeloma and despite her efforts to fight it through therapy, her condition continued to worsen over the last few months. Statistics from all over the world reveal that 1% of all cancers is caused by multiple myeloma while it makes up 10% of all cancers that affect the blood.
What is Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple Myeloma attacks plasma cells in the bone marrow and abnormal plasma cells grow uncontrollably, damaging bone structures and immunological capabilities. Though a cure for multiple Myeloma has not been developed, advancements in targeted therapies and stem cell treatment have improved survival rates over the last ten years.
Pravina Deshpande Net Worth
Her actual net worth was not made public while she was able to build a steady, sustainable career by taking on a variety of roles in film, TV and digital media. This shows that, in an industry where only a small percentage of actors can find lasting work, consistency can powerfully sustain you.
