Shubhangi confirmed the heartbreaking information in a dialog with The Occasions of India, expressing her sorrow and requesting privateness. “Your compassion at this second means lots to me. I ask for just a little area earlier than I can communicate additional,” she mentioned, selecting to course of her grief quietly.
An individual near Shubhangi shared that there had been no communication between the actress and her ex-husband on the time of his demise. “She is grieving deeply. Regardless of the state of affairs, she resumed filming for Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! the very subsequent day, on Sunday,” the supply revealed.
Shubhangi and Piyush entered into matrimony in 2003, and their daughter Ashi was born in 2006. Their marital journey lasted over 20 years, however they formally ended their relationship with a divorce on February 5, 2025.
In a previous interview with TOI, Shubhangi had acknowledged the important function her ex-husband performed within the early phases of her performing journey. “We had been residing in Pune on the time, and Piyush was employed at an promoting company. For the primary yr after our daughter was born, I used to be a full-time mom. As soon as she grew just a little older, I started auditioning. After I landed roles in reveals like Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kasturi, he left his job to help me. Later, as soon as issues turned extra secure, he returned to work.”
Shubhangi had earlier spoken with Bombay Occasions in regards to the emotional pressure that accompanied the breakdown of their relationship. “It was extremely troublesome. I had invested myself wholeheartedly. However ultimately, we grew aside and confronted variations we merely couldn’t overcome.”She added, “Now that I’ve moved past that section of my life, there’s a way of emotional reduction. It’s like a weight has been lifted. My precedence now’s to boost my daughter in a nurturing, joyful, and safe surroundings.”She additionally revealed that that they had been residing individually almost a yr earlier than their authorized cut up. Regardless of making an attempt to salvage their bond, each ultimately acknowledged that reconciliation wasn’t potential.
A report from Moneycontrol confirmed that liver cirrhosis was the underlying explanation for Piyush’s demise.