Pravina Deshpande, Salman Khan's 'Ready' Co-Star, Dies at 60 After Cancer Battle

• Veteran actress Pravina Deshpande passed away on February 17, 2026, at 60, after a prolonged battle with multiple myeloma.
• She was widely respected for memorable supporting roles in Marathi and Hindi cinema, including Shalu Chaudhary in Salman Khan's 'Ready'.
• Pravina also featured in films like 'Parmanu', 'Ek Villain', and 'Jalebi', and popular TV shows such as 'Ghar Ek Mandir' and 'Kumkum'.
• Her final on-screen appearance was a cameo in the 2026 web series 'Taskare', and she completed shooting for 'The Family Man Season 3'.
• Known for her depth, sincerity, and ability to bring warmth to characters, her passing is a significant loss to the industry.