Career
She then starred in the lead role in Shantaram"s next film. Her other key films include,,,, Khichdi, Chani, Jakhmi Vaghin, and Ek Daav Bhutacha. Ranjana made hit pairs at the box office with several noted Marathi film actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule, Ravindra Mahajani, Raja Gosavi and others
Deshmukh died of a heart attack at her residence at Parel in central Mumbai, India.
She was 45. Zee Talkies paid tribute to Ranjana by showcasing her select movies on 3 March 2011. The government of Maharashtra has instituted an award in her memory.