{"id":72160,"date":"2026-02-18T17:45:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72160"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:45:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:45:59","slug":"bollywood-actress-praveena-deshpande-passes-away-at-60","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72160","title":{"rendered":"Bollywood actress Praveena Deshpande passes away at 60"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bollywood actress Praveena Deshpande has passed away at the age of 60 after battling cancer, Indian media reported on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, the actress had been undergoing treatment for the disease and continued to fight it until her last breath. Her family confirmed the news of her demise, stating that she breathed her last at the age of 60.<\/p>\n<p>Praveena Deshpande earned recognition for her supporting roles in several successful Bollywood films, carving out a distinct place for herself in the industry. 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