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Shubhangi Atre Reflects on Divorce and Ex-Husband's Death from Alcohol Addiction

The actress cites her late ex-husband's addiction and their daughter's well-being as key factors in the divorce, with plans to reunite with his family in Indore after her daughter's exams.

Overview

  • Shubhangi Atre divorced Piyush Poorey in February 2025 after years of marital struggles caused by his alcohol addiction.
  • Poorey passed away in April 2025 at the age of 48 due to liver cirrhosis, two months after the divorce.
  • Atre emphasized that her decision to divorce was made to prioritize their daughter Ashi's well-being, as addiction had deeply affected the family.
  • Despite multiple interventions, including rehab and family support, Poorey was unable to overcome his addiction, which began affecting their marriage around 2018–2019.
  • Atre plans to visit Poorey's family in Indore with Ashi, who will join her after completing her exams in the United States.