Ankita Lokhande Biography: Wiki, Age, Height, Movies, Husband, Photos & More

Ankita Lokhande is a tv serial actress by profession: Read her biography covering age, husband, family, children, tv shows, and more.

Ankita Lokhande Biography

Ankita Lokhande is an Indian television and film actress. She was born on 19 December 1984 in Indore, India. After completing her graduation she moved to Mumbai in 2005 to pursue a career in acting. Later on, she got an opportunity to show her talent on Zee Cine Superstar Ki Khoj in the year 2006.

She made her debut in the year 2009 with the TV show Pavitra Rishta alongside Sushant Singh Rajput. On the sets of ‘Pavitra Rishta’, she started dating Sushant Singh Rajput but the couple broke up in the year 2016. She participated in the reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 4’ and ‘Comedy Circus’ in the year 2011. In the year 2013, she appeared in a television series ‘Ek Thi Naayka’.

She made her film debut with the role of ‘Jhalkari Bai, a warrior in Rani Laxmibai’s army’ in the film “Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi” in the year 2019 alongside Kangana Ranaut. She made another debut with Tiger Shroff in the movie Baaghi 3 (2020) beside Shraddha Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh.

Ankita Lokhande Intro

Full NameAnkita Lokhande
Nick NameAnky, Minty
Name MeaningAnkita means “one with auspicious signs” in English.
Birth Date19 December 1984
Age39 Years (As of 2024)
Zodiac SignSagittarius
Marital StatusUnmarried
BirthplaceIndore, Madhya Pradesh, India
ResidenceMumbai, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies /Personal InterestsDancing, Swimming, Playing Badminton, Shopping, Listening to Soft Music

Education

SchoolNot known
College/UniversityNot known
Highest QualificationGraduation

Physical Appearance

Height165cm / 1.65m / 5ft 5 inches
Weight55kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorLight Brown
Body TypeHourglass Slim

Family & Relationships

FatherShashikant Lokhande (Profession: Banker)
MotherVandana Pandis Lokhande (Profession: Teacher & Homemaker)
SiblingsSooraj Lokhande (Younger Brother),
Jyoti Lokhande (Younger Sister),
Aditya Sahu (Brother).
Husband/SpouseSingle
Affairs & BoyfriendsLate Sushant Singh Rajput (Profession: Actor),
Vicky Jain (Profession: Businessman).

Career

DebutTv Show: India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (2007) as a contestant
ProfessionTelevision and Film Actress (2007-present)
Movies
  • Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) as Jhalkari Bai
  • Baaghi 3 (2020) as Ruchi Nandan
Television series
  • India’s Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (2007) as a contestant
  • Pavitra Rishta (2009) as Archana Deshmukh/ Ankita Deshmukh
  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 4 (2011) (Dance show as a contestant)
  • Comedy Circus (2011) as a Contestant
  • Ek Thhi Naayka (2013) as Pragya
Music VideosNone
Ad Shoots (Brands Endorsed)None
Magazine Covers
  • FHM India [January 2020]
  • L’utopia [July 2023]
  • Wedding Affair
Awards Won
  • 3rd Boroplus Gold Awards for Gold Debut in a Lead Role- Female (2010) for show Pavitra Rishta
  • Indian Television Academy Awards for GR8! Face of The Year- Female (2010) for show Pavitra Rishta
  • 4th Boroplus Gold Awards for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2011) for show Pavitra Rishta
  • Star Guild Awards for Best Actress in Drama Series (2011) for show Pavitra Rishta
  • Indian Telly Awards for Television Personality of The Year- Female (2012) for show Pavitra Rishta
  • 5th Boroplus Gold Awards for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2012) for show Pavitra Rishta
  • Star Guild Awards for Best Actress in Drama Series (2014) for show Pavitra Rishta

Money Factor

Salary1.3 Lakhs (Approx.) Per Episode
Net Worth$5 Million (estimated as of 2022)
Cars OwnedPorsche 718 Boxter [MH02-EP-1868 Owner Name: Vikas Kumar Jain],
Jaguar XF 2.2L DIESEL [MH02 -DG-4848 Owner Name: Ankita Lokhande]

Social Media Profiles

Facebook@TheAankitaLokhaandeofficial
Twitter@anky1912
Instagram@lokhandeankita

Ankita Lokhande Controversies

The Slapping fuss (2013)

In the year 2013, a controversial rumor surfaced that Ankita Slapped her then-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput.

Breakup with Sushant Singh Rajput (2016)

In the year 2016, the couple ended their 6-year-old relationship but never mentioned the reason behind the split. According to reports, Sushant quit following his success in Bollywood, a source close to the couple revealed that Ankita’s past experiences made her very insecure, and feared that things won’t work out between the two.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Suicide Case (2020)

Sushant was found dead in his Bandra apartment in June 2020. His death created a huge controversy in the media. Ankita had posted “Justice” on her Twitter wall and still, she is supporting Sushant’s family in the investigation.

Ankita and Vicky Jain Secret Engagement (July 2020)

In July 2020, Ankita uploaded many pictures of the couple on her Instagram account. As a result, rumors flooded the internet about the couple’s secret engagement. However, there is no solid proof of their low-key engagement.

Ankita Lokhande’s Lesser Known Facts

  • She was a state-level badminton player in her childhood.
  • Ankita was supposed to make her TV debut with the serial ‘Bali Umar Ko Salam’, but the show got shelved.
  • She didn’t like Sushant Singh initially on the sets of ‘Pavitra Rishta’ but with the passage of time, they both fell in love and were in live-in-relationship for 6 years.
  • For her role in ‘Pavitra Rishta’, Ankita bought more than 300 sarees.
  • She auditioned for Salman Khan’s film ‘Sultan’. However, Anushka Sharma bagged the role.
  • Happy New Year (2014)” movie team approached Ankita for the role of Mohini. However, Deepika Padukone replaced her.
  • She loves to buy make-up kits, shoes, and diamonds.
  • She charges around Rs. 1.15 Lakh per episode, most generously compensated Indian Television celebrity.

FAQs

Is Ankita Lokhande married?

No, she is not married yet. But she is dating businessman Vicky Jain.

What was the relation between Ankita and Sushant?

Sushant and Ankita were in a relationship for around six years before the breakup in 2016.

Which was Ankita’s first film?

She made her film debut with the film ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ alongside Kangana Ranaut.

Who was the dance partner of Ankita in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa season 4?

Her ex-boyfriend late Sushant Singh was her dance partner in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.

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