Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/12/1984 |
| Age | 38 years (died on 12, Aug, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Marriage Date | 14/12/2021 |
| Husband | Vicky Jain |
| Date of Death | 12/08/2023 |
Latest News about Ankita Lokhande
20/01/2024 Ankita Lokhande crowned as the Best-Dressed Female Contestant during 'Weekend Ka Vaar' on Bigg Boss 17.
03/11/2025 Ankita Lokhande remembers her late father on his birth anniversary with a heartfelt video and message.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Tanuja Lokhande |
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| Famous Role | 'Archana Manav Deshmukh' in the TV serial, 'Pavitra Rishta' |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" (168 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | She did her schooling from Indore. |
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| College/University | She did her graduation from Indore. |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 19/12/1984 |
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| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Controversy | Ankita, once, slapped her then-boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput, publicly at a party as he was drunk and was dancing with girls around him. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 14/12/2021 |
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Family
| Father | Shashikant Lokhande (died on 12/08/2023; banker) |
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| Mother | Vandana Pandis Lokhande (teacher) |
| Siblings | Arpan Lokhande (younger brother), Sooraj Lokhande, Jyoti Lokhande |
| Spouse | Vicky Jain |
| Children | None |
Career
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| Restaurant | Urban Tadka in Mumbai |
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| Colour | White |
| Travel Destination | Ladakh |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ankita Lokhande does drink alcohol. | |
| 2. She is an Indian actress known for portraying ‘Archana Deshmukh’ in the TV serial 'Pavitra Rishta.' | |
| 3. Born into a middle-class Marathi family in Indore, she had no film background. | |
| 4. Ankita was a state-level badminton player and enjoyed sports in her childhood. | |
| 5. Despite starting at Frankfinn academy, Ankita moved to Mumbai in pursuit of acting in 2005. | |
| 6. In 2006, she showcased her dancing talent on the reality show 'Idea Zee Cinestars.' | |
| 7. Her TV debut was supposed to be in the show 'Bali Umar Ko Salaam,' but it got canceled. | |
| 8. Ankita earned ₹10,000 as her first salary. | |
| 9. In 2009, she gained fame as 'Archana' in Zee TV’s 'Pavitra Rishta.' | |
| 10. Ankita appeared on 'Jhaalak Dikhhla Jaa' in 2011 and 'Comedy Circus.' | |
| 11. She also portrayed 'Pragya' in the TV series 'Ek Thhi Naayka.' | |
| 12. Initially, Ankita didn't like Sushant Singh Rajput on the 'Pavitra Rishta' set, but they later dated and separated in 2016. | |
| 13. For her role, she owned over 300 saris for 'Pavitra Rishta.' | |
| 14. Ankita is friends with Rashami Desai, Nandish Sandhu, Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij, and Ragini Khanna. | |
| 15. She auditioned for 'Sultan' and was considered for 'Happy New Year.' | |
| 16. Ankita loves buying makeup, shoes, and diamonds. | |
| 17. Her Bollywood debut was in 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi,' playing Jhalkari Bai. | |
| 18. She also appeared in 'Baaghi 3.' | |
| 19. In 2020, rumors circulated about her engagement to Vicky Jain after flaunting a diamond ring on Instagram. | |
| 20. Ankita and Vicky Jain won 'Smart Jodi' in 2022, taking home a cash prize of Rs. 25 lakh. | |
| 21. She participated in 'Bigg Boss 17' in 2023 and finished as the 3rd runner-up. | |
| 22. In an episode, Ankita discussed a medical scalp issue and clarified the need for professional assistance. |