Ankita Lokhande is an Indian actress best known for playing Archana in the hit TV serial ‘Pavitra Rishta’ (2009). In 2023, she appeared as a contestant on ‘Bigg Boss 17’ with her husband Vicky Jain.
Ankita Lokhande, born Tanuja Lokhande on 19 December 1984 in Indore, hails from a Maharashtrian Hindu family. Her father, Shashikant Lokhande, was a banker, while her mother, Vandana Pandis Lokhande, is a teacher. She has a younger brother, Sooraj Lokhande, and a younger sister, Jyoti Lokhande.
Bio
Real Name
Tanuja Lokhande
Nickname
Ankita
Profession
Actress and Model
Famous Role
Archana Deshmukh in TV show ‘Pavitra Rishta’ (2009-14)
Ankita’s journey into the entertainment industry began at a young age. She completed her schooling and graduated in Indore. During her college days, her love for acting led her to perform at festivals like Ganpati Utsav and Navratri. After her graduation, Ankita enrolled in Indore’s Frankfinn Institute to train as an air hostess.
However, her path took a different turn when she auditioned for the talent hunt show “Zee Cinestar Ki Khoj” and was awarded the title of ‘Best Dancer.’ She then ventured into modeling and took part in numerous print shoots.
Ankita Lokhande Education Details and More
School
Not Known
College
Not Known
Educational Qualification
Graduate
Debut
Television : Idea Zee Cinestars (2006; As Contestant) Pavitra Rishta (2009; As Actor)
Awards
3rd Boroplus Gold Awards (2010; Debut in a Lead Role) ITA Awards (2010; GR8! Face of The Year) 4th Boroplus Gold Awards (2011; Best Actress) Star Guild Awards (2011; Best Actress) Indian Telly Awards (2012; Television Personality of The Year) 5th Boroplus Gold Awards (2012; Best Actress) Star Guild Awards (2014; Best Actress)
Ankita Lokhande Career
Ankita’s breakthrough role was as Archana in ‘Pavitra Rishta’ (2009), which made her a household name. She has participated in reality shows like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4’ (2011), ‘Comedy Circus’ (2011), and ‘Smart Jodi’ (2022) which she won.
Her film debut was ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ (2018) followed by ‘Baaghi 3’ (2020). In 2023, she appeared as a contestant on ‘Bigg Boss 17’ with her husband Vicky Jain.
Ankita Lokhande Physical Appearance
Height
In Feet: 5 Feet 6 Inches In Meter: 1.67 m
Weight
In Pound: 132 lbs In Kilogram: 60 Kg
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Light Brown
Hobbies
Traveling and Listening to Music
Ankita Lokhande Relationships
Ankita Lokhande was in a relationship with her “Pavitra Rishta” co-star, Sushant Singh Rajput, for about six years. Their relationship ended in 2016, reportedly due to Sushant’s growing friendship with actress Kriti Sanon.
After the breakup, Ankita found love with businessman Vicky Jain. The couple’s relationship became public after they were spotted together at the 2017 Holi Bash.
In December 2021, Ankita and Vicky tied the knot in a grand ceremony.
Ankita Lokhande found herself in a public controversy in 2015 when she slapped her then-boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput, outside Yash Raj Studios. She later explained that it was due to Sushant’s inebriation and unusual behaviour with other women.
Ankita Lokhande Awards
Ankita Lokhande’s talent and hard work have earned her several awards and recognitions for her role in “Pavitra Rishta.” Some of the notable awards include:
3rd Boroplus Gold Award for Debut in a Lead Role – Female (2010)
Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! Face of The Year – Female (2011)
4th Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2011)
Star Guild Award for Best Actress in Drama Series (2011)
Indian Telly Award for Television Personality of The Year (2012)
5th Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2012)
Star Guild Award for Best Actress in Drama Series (2014)
Some Facts About Ankita Lokhande
Ankita is affectionately called ‘Anki’ and ‘Minty’ by her family and friends, while her husband, Vicky Jain, lovingly refers to her as ‘Babs.’
Initially, her decision to pursue acting was met with skepticism from her parents.
Despite being an average student in school and college, she excelled in the world of acting.
She was a state-level badminton player during her school days.
She was originally cast for the Bollywood film “Happy New Year” but was later replaced by Deepika Padukone.
She became one of the highest-paid actresses on Indian television during her “Pavitra Rishta” days.
Ankita Lokhande has diverse hobbies, including dancing, swimming, badminton, shopping, and listening to music.
Ankita is a trained dancer, and her love for dancing is evident in her performances.
Ankita is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Scotch.
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