Ankita Lokhande Wiki, Age, Affairs, Height, Net Worth, Biography & More
Ankita Lokhande is an Indian film Actress, who has worked in Bollywood.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, one of the hottest couples in the industry, had their dreamy wedding in Mumbai today. The two have been a picture of what an ideal relationship looks like ever since they started dating. Ankita Lokhande never shied away from appreciating her beau Vicky and being grateful for him during all the trials and tribulations in her life. Finally, the two greeted the Insta-world as man and wife in a beautiful picture they uploaded with an even more beautiful caption.
In the post shared by Ankita , the two looked absolutely stunning in their wedding attires and extremely in love with each other. The two had their heads leaned towards each other and a smile that spoke beyond words. Ankita looked ravishing in her peach, sparkly Manish Malhotra saree, and her immaculate nude makeup. Vicky, on the other hand, looked extremely handsome in his off-white sherwani and turban. The two had their wedding garlands around their necks and it was the most beautiful shade of red. Fans from around the nation poured in their love and wishes as soon as she uploaded the pictures. She also penned down a cute caption along with the post, "Love is patient but We’re not. Surprise! We’re now officially Mr & Mrs. Jain!”
Meanwhile, all the close friends of the newlyweds have been super excited about their big day and posted a lot of snaps with the new couple to wish them. While Ankita's friend Srishty Rode revealed the bride’s first look post-wedding, Amruta Khanvilkar who is also a close friend of Ankita, also penned down a super thoughtful message for her friend at her wedding.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain will tie the knot today, and a lot of their friends have been a part of their wedding celebrations from the beginning. Vicky’s close friend and actor Sana Makbul too has been a part of the festivities since Saturday. “The family has checked in the hotel, and I am like family for Vicky. You know it has been amazing, and it is like a carnival. All the functions have been super amazing, and I have lost my voice. So you would know how much fun we have had,” informs Sana, who has known Ankita because of Vicky.
“I am his best friend, and so there is a different bond that I share with Ankita. She loves me, respects me, and always takes care of me like a small sister. They are wearing Manish Malhotra (outfits) today. It's a customized thing that Manish has made for both of them,” says Sana, who won’t be able to attend the wedding and the reception today. “I have my shoot, so I have to leave,” informs the actress.
Further speaking about Ankita and Vicky, Sana adds, “They have been seeing each other for a couple of years, and for me, Ankita was my bhabhi and will always be. I’ll skip (the wedding) today, but there is going to be one more thing from the groom’s side in his hometown so probably I’ll attend that.” Meanwhile, the wedding is scheduled to start anytime soon. It will be followed by a grand reception, which will be attended by the couple’s friends from the film and telly world.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain's wedding is finally happening today, and Pinkvilla has been the first one to bring to you the first image of their wedding location. The nuptials have been preceded by several pre-wedding festivities that began on Saturday. While the Mehendi and engagement happened on Sunday night, yesterday was the couple’s Haldi and sangeet ceremonies. Many B-town celebrities including Kangana Ranaut and Ekta Kapoor were a part of the sangeet held last night. Pinkvilla now has some exclusive details from the wedding today.
We have learned that there is a widespread of food laid out for the guests today. “The menu is dominated by Rajasthani cuisine consisting of Gatte Ki Sabji, and a lot more. There is also Paneer Khurchan, Xacuti Paneer, Dahi Wada, and Vegetable Noodles. There is also a wide range of sweets to choose from. Ankita and Vicky were personally involved in selecting the menu for their big day,” informs a source in the know.
Meanwhile, the wedding is expected to start anytime soon, which will be followed by a reception in the evening. A lot of celebs from the film and telly world are expected to attend the do.
After all the wedding festivities which began on Saturday, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain are finally getting married today in a traditional ceremony at a five-star hotel in Mumbai. Ankita’s close friend Srishty Rode, who has been a part of all the functions, says she is very excited to see Ankita as a bride today. “You know we have been with her, and have been having a great time at all the functions. Last night was sangeet, which was fab again. She is so excited. She has the most energy out of all of us, I have never seen a bride so excited and so full of exuberance,” says Srishty.
She further adds, “So yes, looking at her gives us energy. Everybody knows that my leg is still not ok, but I have still been there and it’s only because of her as she has so much energy herself. It’s amazing to look at her like that.” Srishty adds that because of her injured leg she will be sitting in a corner somewhere at the wedding, cheering for the bride and the groom.
“I can’t really go where there are too many people as, if someone steps on my foot I’ll have a hard time. Ankita and Vicky make a very good pair, they look good together and they are fab dancers. If you have seen any of their clips dancing together, it’s just fab. They compliment each other, they look good together and they have very good compatibility. So really happy for both of them,” informs Srishty, who was getting ready for the wedding which is scheduled to begin at around 2 pm.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s pre-wedding festivities began yesterday at a five-star hotel in Mumbai, and Mahhi Vij was a part of Ankita’s Mehendi function. The duo has known each other for a long time, and in a conversation with Pinkvilla, Vij opened up about her close friends’ wedding. “I just wish her lots of love and happiness in life, because she waited for this moment for a very long time. I know how much she wanted to have a big fat wedding, and her dreams are coming true and I am so happy for her because she deserves it,” says Mahi.
She further adds, “I have known Vicky for 12 years because he was Jay’s (Bhanushali - actor-husband) friend, and that’s how I know him. Ankita obviously is my closest friend. I am so happy for both of them, they were destined to meet I guess. So just love and blessings.” Sukriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar performed at the engagement event held last night, and today Badshah will be performing at Ankita and Vicky sangeet ceremony. The venue for the sangeet has been decorated with white flowers.
Meanwhile, the Haldi function happened this afternoon near the poolside in the hotel. Ankita's close friend Mahesh Shetty too had opened up to Pinkvilla about the wedding. “I am thrilled that she has found happiness and I always wish that they keep smiling together. Am looking forward to this wedding, and I always wish them the best of everything. We go back a long way, almost 13-14 years. I have seen her journey up close as a friend and a confidant, and I know that she's a super-strong girl. I am happy she has found a supportive life partner and they look great together,” Mahesh had said.
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain’s pre-wedding functions began yesterday, with Veena Nagda doing the Mehendi for the bride-to-be. However, the official Mehendi function is scheduled for today afternoon at a suburban five-star hotel, which will be followed by the engagement ceremony later today. The mehndi event began at around 2: 30 pm and Pinkvilla has some exclusive information from the ceremony.
“Ankita and Vicky have opted for a Rajasthani decor for their Mehendi function. The guests will also be indulging in some Rajasthani food, while they groove to some latest tracks. Ankita and Vicky have opted for a Siddhartha Bansal pink and white attire. All the motifs in Ankita’s lehenga have been designed by hand. For the engagement, they will be wearing a Shantanu & Nikhil outfit,” informs a source in the know. Ankita’s friends Amruta Khanvilkar and Sana Makbul are also at the do.
Meanwhile, in a recent exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Ankita's close friend and Pavitra Rishta co-star Mahesh Shetty had opened up about his excitement for the actress’s big day. “I am thrilled that she has found happiness and I always wish that they keep smiling together. Am looking forward to this wedding, and I always wish them the best of everything. We go back a long way, almost 13-14 years. I have seen her journey up close as a friend and a confidant, and I know that she's a super-strong girl. I am happy she has found a supportive life partner and they look great together,” he had said.
While fans are excited to see Ankita Lokhande tying the knot with Vicky Jain next week, we have now heard some unfortunate news. Pinkvilla has learned that the Pavitra Rishta actress was admitted to a suburban hospital last night. “Ankita sprained her leg and was immediately rushed to the hospital. She has now been discharged but advised bed rest by the doctors,” informs a source in the know.
Reports of Ankita and Vicky’s wedding had started doing the rounds a while back. Soon after which the actress had hosted a bachelorette party, which was attended by her friends including Srishty Rode, Amruta Khanvilkar, Mrunal Thakur, and Rashami Desai, among many others. The soon-to-wed couple last week had even shared an image from a pre-wedding function that had gone viral on social media.
Ankita and Vicky have been dating for a long time now, and earlier this year she had even posted a heartwarming note for her beau on Instagram. A part of her note read, “Dear Vikki, You were there for me when times were tough. You were always the first person to ask me how I was doing, if I needed help with anything, or if I wanted to get away so that I could clear my head. You were always so worried about me, and I always told you that I was fine because I was knowing that I had you with me. I want to thank you for being the best boyfriend in the world.”
Ankita Lokhande is busy promoting Pavitra Rishta 2, however in an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla recently, the actress also opened up on speculations that she will be seen in Bigg Boss 15 with Rhea Chakraborty. When asked how she reacts to such reports, Ankita responds, “You are not supposed to react to such things. It's ok, talk about me, I really have no problem. Jab Bolna Hoga, tab main boy lungi (I’ll speak when I want to),” says the actress.
Ankita feels that she is very controversial. “Even when I try to do something nice, bad things are said about me. So it's ok. I am very upfront about what I feel and what I say, but I don’t know about Rhea. This is why I immediately put it out that I am not a part of any Bigg Boss this time, so please forgive me. But it's fine, they like to use my name and then do it. I have no problem,” Ankita clarifies.
She further adds, “I am not the kind of person who will give back to each and everything. I have never been that way. I remember when my break-up had happened, so many stories about me had come out. But I used to just see my picture - how am I looking and would move on. I would never even read the article because this is just a waste of time for me.”
Ankita states that even if she says nice things, people will write what they want to. “I don’t care what you write for me. I know who I meet personally, what they feel is important for me, and those genuine fans who know me in and out. I will tell you one thing when you're right you don’t have to go to people and tell them I am right. They just know it, and some people are bashing me because I am right, (and) some people are bashing me because I am just good. You can’t be good, Isiliye do Gaali. So that’s ok. That’s their life,” says Ankita.
Ankita Lokhande and Shaheer Sheikh Starrer Pavitra Rishta 2 was released today, and in an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, the actress revealed that it was her who suggested the idea of making the second season. “When I had met Ekta (Kapoor, producer) ma’am for the meeting she offered me something else, and it was me who said ‘ma’am can we do Pavitra Rishta please?’. She was like, ‘You want to do Pavitra Rishta?’, and was surprisingly shocked,” informs Ankita.
She further adds, “I have done films and everything, so she wasn’t that (sure), but I was like ‘ma’am yes please can we just make Pavitra Rishta?’ She immediately called everyone and said let’s fix up a meeting and do Pavitra Rishta. She definitely loves the show, and I am in love with it forever too. So she did not take much time and immediately said yes. Now we are here promoting the show.” Ankita states that she was toying with this idea for a while now.
“In fact, two years back I was talking to Vicky (Jain, boyfriend) and he was like, ‘You should do Pavitra Rishta’. I think this is my show, and I really wanted to talk about this. So when Ekta ma’am offered me something, I was like ‘ma’am please let’s do this. If anyone else would have done this show after 5-6 years, I would be very offended and jealous too,” laughs Ankita.
The actress also informs that she always wanted Shaheer to play Manav. “When I got this news that he might play (Manav), there were some other speculative names too. But I was like, ‘Oh God please let it be Shaheer only’. I did not know Shaheer that well, but there was some real, pure feeling - there was something in his eyes. You know Manav as a person is very pure, which is evident in his eyes too. Archana and Manav are characters who wouldn’t talk much, but their eyes speak a lot. Shaheer is a star, but I just felt that when he becomes Manav, he will be Manav. So I just wanted him (for the part),” she says.
Ankita further adds, “When Shaheer came onboard I knew he would give his best to it. Even when he did the first scene, I saw him and was very happy. I even told him that I can see Manav in him,” Ankita states. Pavitra Rishta 2 breaths of air on ZEE5.
Ankita Lokhande is busy promoting Pavitra Rishta 2, and in an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla recently, the actress also opened up on celebrating the Ganpati festival this year. She says that Ganpati Bappa is always in her heart. “From my childhood, I have seen Ganpati Ji coming home for 11 days. I am a very private person, so I don’t invite people, ki bahut saare log aa jao. But when I am in the mood then, it's fine,” informs Ankita, adding that she is from Indore, and back home everyone has Ganpati Ji at home for 11 days.
“So there you don’t have this socializing thing. I have seen this only in Mumbai. In Indore, all of us have Ganpati Ji at home, so I don’t know this culture of inviting people. Ganpati Bappa Sabke Yahan hai, sab Ek Jaise hai,” smiles Ankita, informing them that she always opts for an eco-friendly Ganesh idol and does the Visarjan at home. Meanwhile, she is excited for the second season of Pavitra Rishta 2, which also features Shaheer Sheikh in the lead. When questioned the actress about returning with season 2 as a web series and not a TV show, here’s what she said.
“This was Ekta (Kapoor) ma’am and ZEE5’s decision, and in a way, it’s a good thing as you have the liberty to show so many things. You also have time to show it in a better way. The way this web series has been made, it's like a film. In TV what happens is that you are so quick in doing everything, that it becomes like a daily thing. But with this, I got a bound script, and I understood the character in a better way, that how Archana is this time. You get time to create something, exactly how it is in a film. You have a script, it's well written and understood, so when you go on the sets you know exactly what you are doing,” explains Ankita
The remarkably talented actress Ankita Lokhande has shared a video on the life of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. She shared the video and pictures of the good times she shared with him. In the video, they are seen having a lot of fun and enjoying their lives. We can see Sushant Singh Rajput as a guy full of dreams and high hopes for creating a better future. He talks about his future plans and was a very positive guy. Ankita also shared pictures of him with her and their mutual friends.
Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput were very close friends and have worked together in the show Pavitra Rishta. The sudden demise of the actor was a huge shock for Ankita. On the first death anniversary of the actor, she shared numerous pictures of them and their close friends. She also shared a video and wrote in the caption, “14th June This is who he was !!! Thank you, Sushant for your part in my journey See you again till we meet again Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte Goodbye”.
Ankita Lokhande is an Indian film Actress, who has worked in Bollywood. Her previous film to hit the theatres was Baaghi 3 in the year 2020. She participated in the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4), along with Sushant Singh Rajput on Sony TV. She started dating her co-star Sushant Singh Rajput on the sets of Pavitra Rishta, and it was reported that in February 2011 they had an engagement. However, in 2016, the couple broke up.
Ankita Lokhande is an Indian TV actress. Her real name is Tanuja Lokhande. She is best known for playing the role of ‘Archana Deshmukh’ in the TV serial, ‘Pavitra Rishta’ on zee tv. She was born on December 19, 1984, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India to a Marathi family. Ankita moved to Mumbai, Maharashtra in 2005 to pursue her passion for acting. Her Zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She completed her schooling and graduated from Indore. Her hobbies are Dancing, Swimming, Playing Badminton, Shopping, and Listening to Music.
Ankita wanted to become an actress from a very young age. While in college, she used to perform in many Cultural programs. After completing her graduation, she got herself enrolled in Indore’s Frankfinn Institute. She was good at sports and was a state-level badminton player in her college life.
Ankita Lokhande has a Stunning figure and she is 165 cm tall which is 5 feet 5 inches. She has a keen interest to maintain her body fitness her weight is 55 kg. Ankita Lokhande is very health conscious she always takes care of her looks and appearance. She visits the gym regularly and her figure measurement is 34–28–34 she has attractive Light Brown and Black eyes.
Ankita belongs to a Maharashtrian Hindu Family. Shashikant Lokhande is her father who works in a bank
and Vandana Pandis Lokhande is her Mother who is a Teacher. She has a younger brother named Sooraj
Lokhande and a Sister named Jyoti Lokhande. She was dating and was madly in love with her co-star Sushant Singh Rajput (Actor) in 2010, and was about to get married but they broke up six years-long relationship in 2016. Since 2019, she is dating Vicky Jain a Businessman. They got engaged on June 11, 2020. Ankita loves to buy make-up kits, shoes, and diamonds. She has many friends in the TV Industry including Rashmi Desai, Nandish Sandhu, Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij, and Ragini Khanna. She is a dog lover and Scotch is her pet dog.
Ankita Lokhande made her debut in 2009 with the Zee TV soap opera “Pavitra Rishta” as ‘Archana Deshmukh and became one of the highest-paid actresses on Indian television. She participated in celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4), along with Sushant Singh Rajput on Colors TV in 2011, and in Talent-hunt reality show ‘Idea Zee Cinestar’s,’ where she couldn’t reach the top 5, however, she made a mark in the show with her performance and dancing skills. She also featured in another reality show ‘Kapil Sharma’ along with ‘Comedy Circus.’ She debuted in Indian Cinema with “the war drama of the Manikarnika era: The Queen of Jhansi” in 2019, led by Kangana Ranaut in this movie she played the role of warrior Jhalkari bai, was performed fairly well at the box office.
In 2020, She has been a part in the action thriller film “Baaghi3” directed by Sajid Nadiadwala, in which she
is playing Shraddha Kapoor’s elder sister. Lokhande received several awards for the TV serial – “Pavitra Rishta,” including the Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! The face of The Year (2010), Star Guild Award for Best Actress in Drama Series (2011) & (2014), Indian Telly Award for Television Personality of The Year (2012), Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2010), (2011) & (2012). Her first salary was Rs. 10,000 and now she gets paid around Rs. 1 lakh per episode in TV serials.
| Real Name | Tanuja Lokhande |
| Nickname | Anki, Minty |
| Profession | Actress |
| Debut | Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi |
| Language Known | Hindi & English, Marathi |
| Date Of Birth | 19 December 1984 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Hometown | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Star Sign/ Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Height in Centimetres | 165 cm |
| Height in meters | 1.65 m |
| Height in Inches | 5′ 5″ |
| Weight in Kilograms | 55 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 117 lbs |
| Figure Measurement (approx) | 34- 28- 34 |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Father | Shashikant Lokhande |
| Mother | Vandana Pandis Lokhande |
| Sister | Jyoti Lokhande |
| Brother | Sooraj Lokhande |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | Sushant Singh Rajput, Vicky Jain |
| Fiance | Vicky Jain |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | She did her schooling in Indore |
| Collage/University | She did her college in Indore |
| Favorite Actors | Paul Walker, Simon Helbert |
| Favorite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Favorite Perfume | Not Known |
| Favorite Food | Bhindi, Dal Fry, Butter Chicken |
| Favorite Film | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Swimming, Playing Badminton, Listening to Music |
| Favorite color | White |
| Favorite Sport | Badminton |
| Car Collection | Jaguar XJ, Porche |
| Favorite Holiday Destination | Ladakh |
| Salary (Approx) | 1 Lakh per episode |
| Net Worth (Approx) | $1 Million – $3 Million |
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