Pravina Deshpande, Who Starred Opposite Salman Khan in Ready, Passes Away at 60

Veteran actor Pravina Deshpande, who shared screen space with Salman Khan in the 2011 hit Ready, has died at the age of 60 after a long battle with cancer. Deshpande, whose final screen appearance was in the recent OTT series Taskaree starring Emraan Hashmi, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as per ANI.

Deshpande had a career that spanned decades across film, television and theatre. Her family confirmed the news of her death through her official Instagram account, stating that she died on February 17. The cremation was held the same day at the Hindu Crematorium in Chakala Parsiwada, Andheri East. Tributes began pouring in soon after the announcement, with colleagues and admirers remembering her discipline, generosity and unwavering commitment to her craft.