Ankita Lokhande is an Indian TV actress who achieved huge recognition with the serial called “Pavitra Rishte” in the year 2009 on Zee TV. She actually made her television debut with Zee TV’s Stars Ki Khoj (Season 1) as a participant. She also participated in the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Season 4 in opposite charming Sushant Singh Rajput on Sony TV. Ankita is all set to appear in the Bollywood film industry with the movie “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” along with Kangana Ranaut. She is very excited to play the role of Jhalkaribai who is actually the main advisor to Rani Laxmi Bai at that time.
| Bio/Wiki | |
| Real Name | Tanuja Lokhande |
| Nickname(s) | Anki, Minty |
| Profession | Actress |
| Famous Role | 'Archana Manav Deshmukh' in the TV serial, "Pavitra Rishta" |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 165 cm in meters- 1.65 m in feet & inches- 5’ 5” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) TV: Pavitra Rishta (2009) |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | For the TV serial, “Pavitra Rishta” • 3rd Boroplus Gold Grant for Make a big appearance in a Lead Part – Female (2010) • Indian Tv Institute Grant for GR8! Confront of The Year – Female (2010) • 4th Boroplus Gold Grant for Best Performing artist in a Lead Part (2011) • Star Society Grant for Best Performing artist in Show Arrangement (2011) • Indian Tv Grant for Tv Identity of The Year (2012) • 5th Boroplus Gold Grant for Best On-screen character in a Lead Part (2012) • Star Society Grant for Best Performing artist in Show Arrangement (2014) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 19 December 1984 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2021) | 37 Years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| School | She did her schooling from Indore. |
| College/University | She did her graduation from Indore. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Swimming, Playing Badminton, Shopping, Listening to Soft Music |
| Controversy | Ankita, once, slapped her then-boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput, publicly at a party as he was drunk and was dancing with girls around him. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 15 December 2021 |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Sushant Singh Rajput (Ex-Boyfriend; Actor) Vicky Jain (Businessman) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Vicky Jain |
| Parents | Father- Shashikant Lokhande (Banker) Mother- Vandana Pandis Lokhande (Teacher) |
| Siblings | Brother- Sooraj Lokhande (Younger) Sister- Jyoti Lokhande (Younger) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Bhindi, Dal Fry, Butter Chicken |
| Actor(s) | Paul Walker, Simon Helbert |
| Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty |
| Restaurant | Urban Tadka in Mumbai |
| Music | Soft Romantic Songs, Ghazals |
| Colour | White |
| Travel Destination | Ladakh |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Porche, Mercedes Benz V |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | Rs. 1 lakh per episode |
Ankita Lokhande Early Life And Background
Ankita was born in Indore(Madhya Pradesh, India) on dated 19-12-1984 into Maharashtrian descent, and did her schooling and college studies here. She had no prior plan to choose TV and acting as a career but in the year 2008, she finally decided to choose the same. She signed to act as the female lead in a serial named “Baali Umar Ko Salaam” opposite famous TV actor Jay Soni. This show was never been to air due to some unknown reasons. Finally, she made her television debut with the serial on Zee TV named “Pavitra Rishte”. and ‘Archana Manav Deshmukh’ in the TV serial, “Pavitra Rishta”
Ankita Lokhande Serials
- Pavitra Rishta as Archana Manav Deshmukh – 2009-14
- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa as Participant – 2011
- Comedy Circus as Participant – 2011
- Ek Thhi Naayka as Pragya – 2013
Awards And Accolades
- Indian Television Academy Awards – GR8 Face of The Year (Female) Pavitra Rishta ( For the character of Archana Deshmukh ) – 2010
- Indian Telly Awards – The Most Popular Television Personality of The Year (Female) Pavitra Rishta as Archana Deshmukh – 2012
- Star Guild Awards – Best Actress in Drama Series Pavitra Rishta as Archana Deshmukh – 2014