Shubhangi Atre Breaks Silence On Divorce Reason With Ex-Husband, Piyush After His Death: 'He Was..'

Shubhangi Atre who is known for playing the role of ‘Angoori bhahi’ in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai recently went through a difficult phase in her life after the demise of her ex-husband, Piyush Poore. He passed away after a long battle with liver cirrhosis. The actress who prefers to keep her personal life away from the spotlight was criticised by netizens who alleged that Shubhangi left him after getting fame with her show. For those unaware, the duo tied the knot in 2003 and were recently granted divorce in February 2025. Amid all the allegations, Shubhangi had been silent for a while. But, in a recent interview, the actress opened up about Piyush’s demise and shared her side of the story.

Shubhangi Atre reveals she is being wrongly criticised by fans

Shubhangi Atre recently sat down for an interview with the Times Of India, and addressed the demise of her ex-husband, Piyush Poore on April 18, 2025. Shubhangi who parted ways with Piyush due to irreconcilable differences mentioned that she spoke to him two days before his demise when he was hospitalised and prayed for his recovery. The actress shared that she feels numb over the incident and would soon visit his family in Indore. Shubhangi revealed that their daughter is studying in the US and would join her on the trip after the exams. Sharing her feelings, Shubhangi said:

“I spoke to him on April 16 and prayed for his recovery. I’m emotional and numb right now.I want to remember Piyush for all the good things. I’ll be going to Indore soon to be with his family. Our daughter, Ashi, who is studying in the US, will finish her final exams, after which she’ll come here, and then we’ll head there together.”

Shubhangi Atre’s personal life broke the headlines after Piyush’ demise and netizens began to criticise her. She addressed those claims and stated that people were quick to allege that she left him due to her new found fame without knowing what happened in her life. Shubhangi revealed that the exact reason for her separation with Piyush after 22 years of their marriage was his alcohol addiction. She was invested in the marriage and tried her best to mend things, but when they went beyond her control, she had to take the harsh step of divorce. In her words:

“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 Atre shares she was on speaking terms with Piyush Poore after their separation 

Shubhangi Atre shared when Piyush Poore’s alcohol addiction went beyond their control, she decided to put her daughter, Ashi’s wellbeing first and made the difficult choice to end their marriage. Unlike people's perception, she didn't make the decision in an instant. Rather, her relationship with Piyush began to deteriorate during 2018-2019 which gradually led to their divorce in 2025. Sharing her bond with Piyush after their divorce, Shubhangi said:

“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. It (alcohol addiction) doesn’t just destroy the person, it affects everyone around them, especially children, who often suffer in silence. I feel my daughter has suffered more than I have. I want to tell the youth, addiction is a painful, never-ending cycle that few truly understand unless they’ve lived through it.”

More about Shubhangi Atre 

Shubhangi Atre made her acting debut with Kasautii Zindagii Kay but got her breakthrough by playing the titular role in Kasturi which began in 2007. The show made her a household name and she was later seen in shows like Do Hanson Ka Jodaa, Chidiya Ghar, Adhuri Kahaani Hamari and more. The actress replaced Shilpa Shinde as ‘Angoori Bhabhi’ in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai in 2016 and gradually won the hearts of audiences. 

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