Ankita Lokhande

Ankita Lokhande

TV Actress

Ankita Lokhande Jain is an Indian actress who debuted in an award-winning role in Balaji Telefilms's daily show Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV. She was one of the highest paid television actors until she retired in 2018 to foray into films.

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Birthday
Dec 19, 1984
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AGE
38
BORN
India
BIrth SIGN
Sagittarius
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Height
5′ 6″
Net Worth

About

Ankita Lokhande is an Indian film and television actress born on December 19, 1984 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. She completed her primary schooling from the Kasturba School in Indore. Later, she moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in films and television. 

Ankita made her debut with the popular TV series Pavitra Rishta in 2009. She played the role of Archana Deshmukh opposite Sushant Singh Rajput which was well appreciated by both critics and audience alike. The show ran for seven successful years and went on to become one of the most popular daily soaps ever aired in India. After Pavitra Rishta ended, Ankita went on to appear in several other shows such as Maniben.com, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and Super Dancer 3. 

In 2019, Ankita made her Bollywood debut with Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi where she essayed the role of Jhalkari Bai. She also appeared in Baaghi 3 alongside Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor. Apart from acting, Ankita is a trained Kathak dancer and loves doing Yoga and Zumba as well as travelling and reading books in her free time.

Life Timeline

<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1983</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Ankita Lokhande is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On December 19, 1983, Ankita Lokhande was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2008</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debut TV Role in Zee TV's Pavitra Rishta</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ankita made her debut TV appearance in the popular soap opera Pavitra Rishta. She played the lead female role of Archana Deshmukh.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2009</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins Best Actress Award for Pavitra Rishta</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ankita wins the Star Parivaar Award for Favourite Jodi (along with co-star Sushant Singh Rajput) and Favourite Patni.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2013</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">First Movie Appearance in Kai Po Che!</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ankita made her film debut in the critically acclaimed drama Kai Po Che!, starring alongside Sushant Singh Rajput and Amit Sadh.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2016</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Ends Relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">After dating for six years, Ankita and Sushant end their relationship.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2019</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Moves to Bollywood</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ankita makes her Bollywood debut in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. The movie was a huge success at the box office.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Music Video with Himesh Reshammiya</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Ankita releases her first ever music video with singer/songwriter Himesh Reshammiya titled “Teri Meri Kahani”.</p></div>

Why We Love Them

<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She is Talented</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ankita Lokhande is a talented actress who has been praised for her work in various television shows and films. She has displayed her versatility and range as an actor, making her one of the best in the Indian entertainment industry.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She is Beautiful</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ankita Lokhande has a natural beauty that shines through onscreen. Her beauty has captivated viewers, making her one of the most popular actresses in India.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She is Generous</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Ankita Lokhande is generous with her time, energy and resources. She often donates to charities and supports causes close to her heart. This shows that she genuinely cares about helping others and making the world a better place.</p></div>

Interesting Facts

<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> Started as a Model</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Ankita Lokhande began her career as a model before transitioning to television. She appeared in several commercials and print ads for brands like Sunsilk, Boroplus and Cadbury Dairy Milk.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Made Television Debut in 2007</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Ankita made her television debut in 2007 with the popular soap opera Pavitra Rishta. She played the lead role of Archana Manav Deshmukh for six years until 2013.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> First Female Lead to Win Indian Television Academy Awards</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Ankita was the first female lead to win the Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actress (Popular) for her role in Pavitra Rishta.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Appeared in Bollywood Movies</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Ankita made her big screen debut in 2019 with the movie Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. She went on to appear in the 2020 film Baaghi 3.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Dubbed for a Character in an Animated Film</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In 2016, Ankita lent her voice to the character of 'Rani Lakshmibai' in the Hindi dubbed version of the animated film 'Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness'.</p></div>

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