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Ankita Lokhande

Indian actress (born )

Ankita Lokhande Jain (born Tanuja Lokhande; 19 December ) is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi films and television. She made her acting debut with the role of Archana in Pavitra Rishta () and is the recipient of 3 Gold Awards, 1 ITA Award, and 1 Indian Telly Award.[4][5][6] She also appeared in the films Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (), Baaghi 3 () and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar ().[7][8] In , she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 17.[9]

Early life

Lokhande was born as Tanuja Lokhande, on 19 December in Indore[10] She was born in a Marathi family, to Shashikant Lokhande and Vandana Phadnis Lokhande, a teacher.[1][11] She also has two brothers Sooraj and Arun, and a sister Jyoti.

After graduating she moved to Mumbai in to pursue a career in acting. She has been a badminton champion, during her early days.[10][1]

Career

Debut and establishment (–)

After participating in India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (–09), Lokhande bagged the lead role of Archana Deshmukh in Ekta Kapoor's daily soap Pavitra Rishta.

She portrayed Archana opposite Sushant Singh Rajput and Hiten Tejwani from to [12][13]Pavitra Rishta took a generation leap in and Lokhande also began playing Archana's granddaughter Ankita Karmarkar, opposite Karan Veer Mehra, until the series ended in [14][15]

Lokhande participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, where she was ranked 5th[16] and Comedy Circus ka Naya Daur.

She did two episodes for Ek Thhi Naayka, opposite Sachin Shroff.[17][18]

After a two-year hiatus from acting and her separation from Rajput, there were reports that Lokhande was set to make her film debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmaavat ().[19] However, she left the film, stating that she was not ready for films at that time.[20] The following year, speculation spread that she had been signed for Girish Malik's film Torbaaz along with Sanjay Dutt.[21] However, rumours proved to be untrue after Malik stated that Lokhande was not going to be involved with the film.[22]

Expansion to films (–)

In , Lokhande announced that she would make her film debut in the role of Jhalkaribai, a warrior in Krish and Kangana Ranaut's joint directorial venture Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, an epic drama based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai.

The film was released on the eve of Republic Day and emerged as a hit at the box office.[23][7]Bollywood Hungama noted, "Lokhande as Jhalkari Bai is excellent and leaves a tremendous mark in her limited screen time."[24]

Lokhande next starred in Sajid Nadiadwala's action thriller film Baaghi 3 in , the third part of the Baaghi trilogy, alongside Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh.

She played the role of Kapoor's elder sister married to Deshmukh's character.[25][26] The film was released prior to the shutdown of theatres owing to the COVID pandemic in India, which affected the box office performance. Filmfare stated, "The two girls Shraddha and Ankita, despite the build-up about them both being fiery characters, have nothing to do really in the film."[27]

Lokhande reprised her role as Archana Deshmukh in the web seriesPavitra Rishta: It's Never Too Late along with Shaheer Sheikh from to [28] In her review, Archika Khurana said, "As Archana, Ankita gives a well-balanced and likeable performance.

She makes us believe that this role was custom-made for her."[29] In February , Lokhande participated in StarPlus' Smart Jodi with her husband, Vicky Jain, subsequently becoming the winner of the season.[30][31]

Further career and recent work (present)

In , she played a woman going through a divorce in the film The Last Coffee.

Times of India wrote, "Lokhande looks stunning and shines brightly in emotional scenes."[32] From to , Lokhande appeared as a contestant on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 17. She joined the show alongside her husband, Vicky Jain. Lokhande was placed as the 3rd runner-up of the show.[33][34]

In , Lokhande appeared in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, playing Yamunabai Savarkar opposite Randeep Hooda.[35] Sana Farzeen of India Today stated, "Ankita Lokhande gives an honest performance even though she doesn't have much to do."[36]

Personal life

Lokhande co-starred with Sushant Singh Rajput in Pavitra Rishta, and they began dating in Rajput proposed to her on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4.

In a interview, the couple spoke of marrying each other. But the same year, the couple parted their ways.[37] She later said in an interview that Rajput wanted to focus on his career and hence they parted ways.[38]

In , Lokhande revealed her relationship with Vikas Jain, a businessman.[39] Lokhande married Jain on 14 December in a traditional ceremony in Mumbai.[40][41]

Media image

Lokhande has established herself as one of the most popular and highest-paid television actresses in India.[4][5] She was placed 7th in 's "Top 10 Television Actresses" list of [42] In UK-based newspaper Eastern Eye's "50 Sexiest Asian Women" list, Lokhande was placed 29th in [43] In , she was featured on the Times Square's billboard.[44]

Filmography

Films

Television

Special appearances

Web series

Year Title Role Notes Ref.

– Pavitra Rishta: It's Never Too LateArchana Deshmukh [51]
AmrapaliAmrapali Filming [52]

Music videos

Awards and nominations

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