Ankita Lokhande is an Indian actress. She is famous for her role as “Archana Manav Deshmukh” in the TV series “Pavitra Rishta” (2009).
Wiki/Biography
Ankita Lokhande was born Tanuja Lokhande (39 years old; as of 2023) in Indore on Wednesday, December 19, 1984. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Ankita Lokhande childhood photos
She completed her education and graduation from Indore. Ankita has been inclined towards acting since her childhood. During her college years, she performed at Ganpati Utsav and Navratri festivals. After graduation, Ankita joined Frankfin College in Indore to train as an air hostess. Meanwhile, she auditioned for the talent show “Zee Cinestars Ki Khoj” and was selected. Although Ankita did not participate in the show, she won the title of “Best Dancer” in the show. After this, she started modeling and did many photo shoots.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Hair color: light brown
Eye color: black
family and caste
Ankita Lokhande belongs to a Maharashtrian Hindu family
Parents and siblings
Her father Shashikant Lokhande is a banker. He died on August 12, 2023. Her mother Vandana Pandis Lokhande is a teacher. She has a brother Sooraj Lokhande and a sister Jyoti Lokhande.
Ankita Lokhande and her sister
Ankita Lokhande and her family
husband
On December 14, 2021, she married her fiancé Vicky Jain.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain wedding photos
Relationships/Affairs
Ankita is in a relationship with Pavitra Rishta’s co-star Sushant Singh Rajput. The two dated for about six years before ending their relationship in 2016. According to reports, the reason for their breakup was Sushant’s growing friendship with Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon.
Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput
After breaking up with Sushant, Ankita found love with businessman Vicky Jain. After the 2017 Holi carnival, the two were spotted together and rumors about their relationship started doing the rounds on the internet. Later, the actress confirmed the same and shared a photo with Vicky on her Instagram account.
Ankita Lokhande and Vikas Jain
In 2019, Ankita and her boyfriend Vicky bought an 8 BHK apartment in the suburbs of Mumbai. Shortly thereafter, speculation about their impending marriage began circulating online.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain
In 2020, there were rumors that Ankita was engaged to Vicky after she shared a post on Instagram showing off her diamond ring.
Ankita Lokhande flaunts her diamond ring
Profession
Ankita Lokhande started her acting career in 2009 with Ekta Kapoor’s romantic drama Pavitra Rishta. She played the role of ‘Archana Deshmukh’ in the serial and became a household name.
Ankita Lokhande as Pavitra Rishta
In 2011, she participated in the fourth season of the dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”. In the same year, Ankita participated in the comedy reality show Comedy Circus. Next, she played the role of ‘Pragya’ in the TV series ‘Ek Thi Naayka’.
Ankita made her film debut in 2019, playing the role of ‘Jhalkari Bai’ in the film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.
Ankita Lokhande plays the Queen of Jhansi in Manikarnika
She then acted in the film Baaghi 3.
Ankita Lokhande in Baaghi 3
She won the Smart Jodi Trophy along with her husband Vicky Jain on June 5, 2022; they also received a cash prize of Rs. 2.5 million.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain receive Smart Jodi trophy
In 2023, she appeared as a contestant in the reality show “Bigg Boss 17” aired on Colors TV along with Vicky Jain. She later finished third in the show.
Ankita Lokhande to star in reality show Bigg Boss 17 (2023)
dispute
Ankita Lokhande slapped her then boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput outside Yash Raj Studios in 2015 slap. She later revealed that she slapped Sushant; because he was drunk and dancing around the girls in a weird way.
Awards
For the TV series “Pavitra Rishta”
- The 3rd Boroplus Actress Gold Award (2010)
- GR8 wins Indian Television Academy Award! Face of the Year – Female (2010)
- The 4th Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress (2011)
- Star Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2011)
- Telly Award for Television Personality of the Year (2012)
- The 5th Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress (2012)
- Star Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2014)
income
Ankita’s salary is approximately Rs. 100,000 per episode. She reportedly received around Rs. The reality show Bigg Boss 17 in October 2023 earned Rs 12 lakh per episode, making him the highest paid contestant in the show.
net worth
According to an article published in October 2023, Ankita Lokhande’s net worth is estimated to be around Rs. 250 million rupees.
car collection
Ankita Lokhande owns a Porsche car.
Ankita Lokhande and her car
In March 2022, she purchased a Mercedes Benz V worth over Rs. 10 million.
Favorites
- Food: Bhindi, Dal Fry, Butter Chicken
- Starring: Paul Walker Simon Herbert
- Restaurant: Urban Tadka, Mumbai
- Music: Soft romantic songs, Ghazals
- Travel destination: Ladakh
fact
- Her hobbies include dancing, swimming, playing badminton, shopping and listening to music.
- Ankita is often spotted drinking on various occasions.
- She was good at sports during her school days. She plays badminton at the state level.
- Locander was an average student during his school and college days.
- She loves dancing and is a trained dancer.
- During the Pavitra Rishta era, she became one of the highest paid actresses on Indian television.
- Initially, her parents were not happy with her decision to become an actress.
- Ankita is an avid dog lover and owns a pet dog, Scotch.
Ankita Lokhande and her pet scotch
- Ankita got a role in NDTV’s Jay Mehta’s Bali Umar Ko Salaam, but the show was not aired.
- Lokhande was the first choice for the Bollywood film Happy New Year. However, she was later replaced by Deepika Padukone.
- She is affectionately called “Anki” and “Minty” by her family and friends, and “Babs” by her boyfriend Vicky Jain.
- Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain getting special services like haircuts and hair coloring at home became a topic of discussion in Bigg Boss 17. Some contestants thought it was unfair because others didn’t get similar treatment. Bigg Boss asked Vicky, who uses hair extensions, and Ankita, who suffers from scalp health issues, to discuss the matter with other contestants. After discussion, it was agreed that Vicky and Ankita could continue to receive services for medical reasons, with the exception of beauty and hair spa treatments.
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