Today is a very sad day for Bollywood. First, Salim Khan’s health deteriorated, then the news of Siddharth Malhotra’s father’s demise, and now the news has come that actress Praveena Deshpande, who worked in many films and television serials, has passed away. This news has been confirmed by his family through social media.

Information given through social media
Praveena’s family has posted this news through their social media account. By sharing a photo of Praveena on her Instagram account, the caption is written, ‘It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Mrs. Praveena Deshpande has passed away on 17 February 2026. His last journey will reach Chakala Parsiwada Hindu cremation ground in Andheri on 17th February at 3 pm. After this, the names of his family are written in it, in which the names of Anirudh, Abhimanyu, Ruchira and Veer Deshpande are written.

Was seen in ‘Smuggling’
Although Praveena Deshpande has been seen in many films and serials, she was last seen in Emraan Hashmi starrer ‘Taskari’. Praveena was suffering from cancer for a long time. Due to which he died. Praveena was 60 years old. Even in his last days, he did not give up his fascination for cinema and worked hard.

Worked in these films and serials
Praveena was active in the industry for years. She has worked in serials like ‘Ghar Ek Mandir’, ‘Karam Apna Apna’, ‘Kulfi Kumar Bajewala’ and ‘Kumkum’. She has also worked with Salman Khan in films and series like ‘Ready’, ‘Bombay Talkies’, ‘D-Day’, ‘Monsoon Shootout’, ‘Ek Villain’, ‘Crazy Kukkad Family’, ‘Gabbar is Back’, ‘Aligarh’ and ‘Blackmail’.