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Ankita Lokhande
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Lokhande in 2019
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Tanuja Lokhande
19 December 1984 Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
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| Other names | Ankita Lokhande Jain |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Notable work
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Pavitra Rishta Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi Bigg Boss 17 |
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Vicky Jain
(m. 2021) |
Ankita Lokhande Jain (born Tanuja Lokhande on December 19, 1984) is a talented Indian actress. She is well-known for her roles in Hindi films and television shows. Ankita first started acting in the TV series Pavitra Rishta (2009–2014). For her work, she has won several awards, including 3 Gold Awards and 2 Indian Telly Awards. She has also appeared in popular movies like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) and Baaghi 3 (2020). In 2023, she was a contestant on the reality show Bigg Boss 17.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Ankita Lokhande was born as Tanuja Lokhande on December 19, 1984, in Indore, India. She grew up in a Marathi family. Her father, Shashikant Lokhande, and her mother, Vandana Phadnis Lokhande, who is a teacher, supported her dreams. Ankita has two brothers, Sooraj and Arun, and a sister named Jyoti.
After finishing her studies, she moved to Mumbai in 2005. She wanted to become an actress. In her younger days, Ankita was also a champion in badminton.
Her Acting Journey
Ankita Lokhande started her acting career after taking part in a talent show called India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (2007–09).
First Big Roles on TV
Her first major role was Archana Deshmukh in the daily TV show Pavitra Rishta. She played this character from 2009 to 2014. In the show, she acted alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and later Hiten Tejwani.
In 2013, Pavitra Rishta had a time jump, and Ankita also played Archana's granddaughter, Ankita Karmarkar. She continued in this role until the show ended in 2014.
Ankita also showed her dancing skills on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, where she finished in 5th place. She also appeared on Comedy Circus ka Naya Daur.
Moving to Films
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In 2018, Ankita announced her first movie role in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. This was an epic drama about the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Ankita played Jhalkaribai, a brave warrior. The film was released in early 2019 and was a success. Critics praised her performance, saying she made a strong impression.
Her next film was the action thriller Baaghi 3 in 2020. She played Ruchi Chaturvedi, the elder sister of Shraddha Kapoor's character. The movie was released just before the COVID-19 pandemic caused theaters to close.
Ankita returned to her famous TV role as Archana Deshmukh in the web series Pavitra Rishta: It's Never Too Late. This series was released from 2021 to 2022. Reviewers noted that she gave a "well-balanced and likeable performance." In 2022, Ankita and her husband, Vicky Jain, won the reality show Smart Jodi on StarPlus.
Recent Work and Reality TV
In 2023, Ankita starred in the film The Last Coffee. She played a woman going through a divorce. Times of India praised her, saying she "shines brightly in emotional scenes."
From 2023 to 2024, Ankita was a contestant on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 17. She joined the show with her husband, Vicky Jain. Ankita finished as the 3rd runner-up.
In 2024, Ankita appeared in the film Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. She played Yamunabai Savarkar, acting opposite Randeep Hooda.
Personal Life
Ankita Lokhande dated actor Sushant Singh Rajput, her co-star from Pavitra Rishta. They started dating in 2010. They later separated in 2016.
In 2019, Ankita shared that she was in a relationship with Vicky Jain, a businessman. Ankita and Vicky Jain got married on December 14, 2021, in a traditional ceremony in Mumbai.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi | Jhalkaribai | |
| 2020 | Baaghi 3 | Ruchi Chaturvedi | |
| 2023 | The Last Coffee | Iram Qureshi | |
| 2024 | Swatantrya Veer Savarkar | Yamunabai Savarkar |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2004 | India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj | Contestant | ||
| 2009–2014 | Pavitra Rishta | Archana Karanjkar Deshmukh / Ankita Deshmukh Karmarkar | ||
| 2011 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 | Contestant | 5th place | |
| Comedy Circus Ka Naya Daur | ||||
| 2013 | Ek Thhi Naayka | Pragya | ||
| 2022 | Smart Jodi | Contestant | Winner | |
| 2023–2024 | Bigg Boss 17 | 4th place | ||
| 2024–2025 | Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment | Season 1–2 |
Special Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar | Archana | |
| Chotti Bahu | |||
| 2020 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Herself | |
| 2023 | |||
| 2022 | Lock Upp | ||
| 2024 | Dance Deewane 4 | ||
| Bigg Boss 18 |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2021–2022 | Pavitra Rishta: It's Never Too Late | Archana Deshmukh | ||
| 2024 | Amrapali | Amrapali | Filming |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Singer | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Laa Pila De Sharaab | Vishal Mishra |
Awards and Achievements
Ankita Lokhande has won several awards for her acting.
- In 2010, she won the Gold Award for Debut in a Lead Role (Female) and the GR8! Face of The Year at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
- She also won the Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in 2011 and 2012.
- For her role in Pavitra Rishta, she received the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in Drama Series in 2011 and 2014.
- In 2012, she was honored with the Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality of the Year.
- More recently, in 2023, she won the Iconic Gold Award for Power TV Couple with her husband, Vikas Jain.
- In 2024, she was named Most Stylish TV Actress at the Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards.
