Ankita Lokhande Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Co-Star Priya Marathe

New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) - On Monday, actor Ankita Lokhande took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to her late friend and "Pavitra Rishta" co-star Priya Marathe. Marathe passed away on Sunday after a prolonged battle with cancer, at the age of 38.

The "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar" star posted a series of nostalgic photos on Instagram, reminiscing about how Marathe was a constant presence in her life. "Priya was my first friend from Pavitra Rishta. Me, Prarthana, and Priya... our little gang... it always felt so wholesome when we were together. Priya, Prats, and I lovingly called each other wedee in Marathi, and that bond was truly special," Lokhande began her note.

She fondly recalled Marathe's unwavering support. "She was there in my good days and held me through my sad days… never once missing to show up when I needed her. She never missed attending the Gauri Maha Aarti during Ganpati Bappa, and this year, I’ll pray for your soul there, my wedee… while missing you dearly."

Lokhande admired Marathe's strength and courage during her health battles. "Priya was the strongest; she fought every battle with so much courage. Aaj ti nahiye amchya sobat, and it breaks my heart to even write this. Losing her is a reminder that we really never know the battles someone is fighting behind their smile... So, be kind… always... Priya, my dear wedee, you will always live in my heart and in my memories. Thank you for every laugh, every tear, every moment. Until we meet again... Om Shanti," she concluded.

The popular TV drama "Pavitra Rishta" aired from 2009 to 2014, featuring Lokhande as Archana Manav Deshmukh and Marathe in the role of Varsha. The series also starred the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

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