Television actress Shubhangi Atre has opened up about her personal struggles following the death of her ex-husband Piyush Poorey, who passed away in April 2025 due to liver cirrhosis. In a recent interview with the Times of India, the Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actress shared the reasons behind their divorce earlier this year after 22 years of marriage.
Shubhangi Atre reflects on divorce and ex-husband’s death: “Addiction destroyed him”
Shubhangi addressed the misconceptions surrounding their separation, revealing that Piyush’s long-term battle with alcohol addiction played a major role in the breakdown of their relationship. She said, “It’s easy for people to judge without knowing the full story. They assume I left him due to my success, but that’s not true. Our separation was a result of years of struggle. I didn’t leave because I became successful, I left because his alcohol addiction took a toll on our lives. I tried everything I could to save my marriage, but it was beyond my control. Even sending him to rehab didn’t work. Both our families also tried their best to help him, but addiction destroyed him and affected all of us.”
Shubhangi and Piyush tied the knot in 2003 and welcomed their daughter Ashi two years later. Speaking about her daughter, Shubhangi emphasized that her child’s well-being was her top priority. “I had to prioritise my daughter Ashi’s well-being, so I made the difficult decision to part ways. It wasn’t a decision made overnight. Things started going wrong around 2018-2019, and it eventually led to the divorce in 2025. Even after our divorce, I remained in touch with Piyush and encouraged him to seek help. I also share an extremely cordial relationship with his family…I feel my daughter has suffered more than I have.”
The actress also shared that despite their separation, she continued to maintain a respectful relationship with Piyush’s family and made efforts to support him through his struggles. Shubhangi’s candid revelations highlight the emotional and personal challenges she faced behind the scenes, far removed from the public perception of her successful television career. Her story sheds light on the complexities of dealing with a loved one’s addiction and the difficult choices one sometimes has to make for the sake of family.
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