Salman Khan’s ‘Ready’ co-star Pravina Deshpande succumbs to cancer, last rites performed; tributes pour in for seasoned actress

Pravina Deshpande death: The actress was last seen in Netflix web series Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web (2026).

New Delhi: Actress Pravina Deshpande, who worked with Salman Khan in 'Ready' and has had a rich career graph of featuring in several films and television shows succumbed to blood cancer. She was 60. Pravina is survived by her husband and two children. 

Actress Pravina Deshpande, has worked for several years in Hindi, Marathi movies and television shows apart from commercials. She has worked in television shows including Ghar Ek Mandir, Karam Apnaa Apnaa, and Kulfi Kumar Bajewala. She also did movies like Ready with Salman Khan, Ek Villain and Jalebi among others. 

Cine and Television Artists Association (CINTAA) offered a heartfelt tribute to the late actress. "CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip," the association wrote.

CINTAA expresses its condolences on the demise of Pravina Deshpande ji (member since 2008) #cintaa #condolence #restinpeace #rip@poonamdhillon @dparasherdp @itsupasanasingh @HemantPandeyJi_ @ImPuneetIssar @rishimukesh @bolbedibol @iyashpalsharma @SahilaChaddha @actormanojjoshi… pic.twitter.com/VdMuiFcccw — CINTAA_Official (@CintaaOfficial) February 17, 2026

Her family also confirmed her demise on her official Instagram handle, writing, "It is with great sadness that we inform you that Mrs Pravina Deshpande has left for her heavenly abode on 17th February 2026."