Known for her famous role as Angoori Bhabi, Actress Shubhangi Atre is going through a personal tragedy as her recently Ex – husband of 22 years, Piyush Poorey passed away due to health issues (Liver Cirrhosis) on 19 April 2025.
After tying the knot in 2003, Shubhangi Atre and Piyush Poorey had a more than ideal life with even welcoming their daughter in 2005. Their marriage after a while ended in Divorce as the couple applied for it due to irreconcilable differences between them. The couple have been separated from 2022 and didn’t want to go ahead with the divorce proceedings but ultimately applied for it in 2025.
Sources as reported by Time Of India state that the couple were no longer in contact with each other at the time of Piyush Poorey’s death. Shubhangi Atre apparently knew of her Ex- Husband’s demise through media reports and was heartbroken after learning about it.
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In an old interview Shubhangi had shared about Piyush Poorey’s sacrifices, saying, “When I got shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Kasturi, Piyush left his job so that I could pursue acting. Later, when I settled down a bit and we figured out our schedules, he resumed work”, reports Times of India.
Multiple sources also reveal that Shubhangi Atre resumed working in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’ serial from 20 April 2025, the next day after Piyush Poorey’s passing. She also had a brief interaction with the media and said the following, “Your thoughtfulness during this time means a great deal to me. I request you to give me some time to talk about this.”
Shubhangi Atre is receiving support and consolation from fans and friends at this low and tough time of her life online and in person.