Priya Marathe Biography: Husband, Ethnicity, Movies, Net Worth, Parents, Age, Height, Awards, Death

Priya Marathe was an Indian actress and comedian recognized for her extensive work in Marathi television, theater, and film, widely known for her comic timing and versatility in character roles across popular sitcoms and daily soaps.

With a career spanning two decades, she became a familiar face in Marathi households through shows such as Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta (2012–2014), Tujhyat Jeev Rangala (2016–2017), and her celebrated role on the comedy stage production Sahi Re Sahi.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Priya Marathe
• Born: 23 April 1987
• Died: 31 August 2025
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Thane, Maharashtra, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress and Comedian
• Height: 1.70 meters
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Marathe
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Shantanu Moghe (m.2012)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $500,000 USD

Early Life and Education

Priya Marathe was born on 23 April 1987 in Thane, Maharashtra, India, to Mr. and Mrs. Marathe; her mother worked as a yoga teacher.

She had no direct biological siblings, though prominent actor Subodh Bhave was her close maternal cousin, with whom she shared a sibling-like bond.

Marathe completed her primary and secondary school education locally in Thane and Mumbai, Maharashtra, before graduating with her university degree from a college in Mumbai prior to entering the Marathi television industry full-time in 2005. She had Marathi heritage and practiced Hinduism.

Career

Priya Marathe began her career in 2005, entering the Marathi entertainment industry through theater, where she honed her comedic timing and stage presence in small productions before transitioning to television.

Her early roles included supporting characters in Marathi daily soaps, with initial recognition coming from her performance in Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta (2012–2014), where her comic portrayal earned her audience appreciation and industry attention.

These early years established her as a reliable character actor capable of delivering both humor and emotional depth.

Marathe’s major achievements arrived with her role in the popular Zee Marathi series Tujhyat Jeev Rangala (2016–2017), one of the channel’s highest-rated shows, where she played a memorable supporting part that expanded her fan base across Maharashtra.

She continued to build her career with appearances in Kundali (2017), Tula Pahate Re (2018–2019), and the comedy stage production Sahi Re Sahi, which toured extensively and showcased her improvisational skills.

Notable projects also included Marathi films such as BhaDiPa (2017), produced by the popular comedy collective BhariDya Panch-Pachiya, and the film Ghar Banduk Biryani (2022), alongside her cousin Subodh Bhave.

Later work saw Marathe sustain her influence through consistent television and theater appearances, avoiding the transition to Hindi mainstream in favor of deepening her roots in Marathi entertainment.

Her industry impact, though cut short, was significant for proving that character actors—particularly women in comedy—could achieve enduring popularity without being cast as romantic leads.

She was widely respected for her professionalism, punctuality on sets, and her mentorship of younger actors entering the Marathi television industry.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @priyamarathe
• Facebook Handle: @Priya-Marathe-708188592587501
• Twitter Handle: @marathepriya

Personal Life

Priya Marathe married actor Shantanu Moghe on 24 April 2012, one day after her 25th birthday, after meeting at a mutual friend’s party and dating for several years; the couple remained together until her death and had no children, having consciously focused on their respective television careers.

Tragically, she passed away on 31 August 2025 at the age of 38 following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Filmography

• Eka Lagnachi Tisri Goshta (2012–2014)
• Tujhyat Jeev Rangala (2016–2017)
• BhaDiPa (2017)
• Kundali (2017)
• Tula Pahate Re (2018–2019)
• Ghar Banduk Biryani (2022)

Net Worth

Priya Marathe had an estimated net worth of $500,000 USD at the time of her death, accumulated primarily through her work in Marathi television serials, stage comedy performances, Marathi film appearances, and brand endorsements.