Ankita Lokhande (Actress) Age, Wiki, Biography, Height, Weight, Date of Birth, Boyfriend & More
Ankita Lokhande is an Indian actress best known for playing Archana in the hit television series ‘Pavitra Rishta’ (2009). In 2023, she appeared as a contestant on ‘Bigg Boss 17’ with her husband Vicky Jain.
Birth and family
Ankita Lokhande, born Tanuja Lokhande on December 19, 1984 in Indore, comes 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.
| Real name | Tanuja Lokhande |
| Nickname | Ankita |
| Profession | Actress and model |
| famous role | Archana Deshmukh in TV show ‘Pavitra Rishta’ (2009-14) |
| Birthdate | December 19, 1984 |
| Age | 38 years |
| place of birth | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Native city | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Family | Mother: Vandana Pandis Lokhande (school teacher) Father: Shashikant Lokhande (journalist) Sister: Jyoti Lokhande Brother: Sooraj Lokhande Husband: Vicky Jain (d. 2021) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| ADDRESS | Bombay, Maharastra |
Education
Ankita’s journey into the entertainment industry began at a young age. She completed her studies and graduated from 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 search show “Zee Cinestars Ki Khoj” and received the title of ‘Best Dancer’. She then ventured into modeling and participated in numerous photo shoots.
Educational details and more
| School | Not known |
| Colleague | Not known |
| Educational qualification | Graduate |
| Debut | Television: Idea Zee Cinestars (2006; as a contestant) Pavitra Rishta (2009; as actress) |
| Awards | 3rd Boroplus Gold Award (2010; Debut in a Leading Role)ITA Awards (2010; GR8! Face of the Year)4th Boroplus Gold Award (2011; Best Actress)Star Guild Awards (2011; Best Actress)Indian Awards Telly (2012; Television Personality of the Year) 5th Boroplus Gold Awards (2012; Best Actress) Star Guild Awards (2014; Best Actress) |
Career
Ankita’s breakthrough role was that of 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.
| Height | In feet: 5 feet 6 inches In meters: 1.67 m |
| Weight | In Pounds: 132 lbs In Kilograms: 60 Kg |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Light brown |
| Hobbies | Travel and listen to music |
Relations
Ankita Lokhande was in a relationship with her “Pavitra Rishta” co-star Sushant Singh Rajput for about six years. Their relationship ended in 2016, allegedly 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 seen together at the 2017 Holi Bash.
In December 2021, Ankita and Vicky got married in a grand ceremony.
| Civil status | Married |
| boy’s friends | Sushant Singh Rajput (2010-2016) Vicky Jain (Producer) |
| Wedding’s date | December 14, 20211 |
| Salary | 2-5 Lakh per episode (approx.) |
| Net worth | Not available |
Controversy
Ankita Lokhande was embroiled 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 drunkenness and unusual behavior with other women.
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 Leading Role – Female (2010)
- Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! Face of the year – Woman (2011)
- IV Boroplus Gold Award for Best Leading Actress (2011)
- Star Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2011)
- Indian Telly Award for Television Personality of the Year (2012)
- V Boroplus Gold Award for Best Leading Actress (2012)
- Star Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (2014)
Facts
- Ankita is affectionately called ‘Anki’ and ‘Minty’ by her family and friends, while her husband, Vicky Jain, affectionately refers to her as ‘Babs’.
- Initially, his decision to pursue acting was met with skepticism from his parents.
- Despite being an average student at school and university, she excelled in the world of acting.
- She was a state-level badminton player during her school days.
- She was originally cast in 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 various hobbies such as dancing, swimming, badminton, shopping and listening to music.
- Ankita is a trained dancer and her love for dance is evident in her performances.
- Ankita is an avid dog lover and has a pet dog named Scotch.
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