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Ankita Lokhande Jain (; born Tanuja Lokhande; 19 December 1984) is an Indian actress known for her work in films and television. She made her acting debut with the role of Archana Manav Deshmukh in (2009–2014) and is the recipient of 3 , 1 ITA Award, and 2 Indian Telly Award. She also appeared in the films (2019), Baaghi 3 (2020) and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024). In 2023, she participated in the reality show Bigg Boss 17.


Early life
Lokhande was born as Tanuja Lokhande, on 19 December 1984 in She was born in a family, to Shashikant Lokhande and Vandana Phadnis Lokhande, a teacher. She also has two brothers Sooraj and Arun, and a sister Jyoti. After graduating she moved to in 2005 to pursue a career in acting. She has been a badminton champion, during her early days.


Career

Debut and establishment (2009–2018)
After participating in India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj (2007–09), Lokhande bagged the lead role of Archana Deshmukh in 's daily soap . She portrayed Archana opposite Sushant Singh Rajput and from 2009 to 2014. Pavitra Rishta took a generation leap in 2013 and Lokhande also began playing Archana's granddaughter Ankita Karmarkar, opposite Karan Veer Mehra, until the series ended in 2014.

Lokhande participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, where she was ranked 5th and . She did two episodes for Ek Thhi Naayka, opposite .

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 (2018). However, she left the film, stating that she was not ready for films at that time. The following year, speculation spread that she had been signed for Girish Malik's film along with . However, rumours proved to be untrue after Malik stated that Lokhande was not going to be involved with the film.


Expansion to films (2019–2022)
In 2018, Lokhande announced that she would make her film debut in the role of , a warrior in Krish and 's joint directorial venture , an epic drama based on the life of Rani Lakshmi Bai. The film was released on the eve of 2019 and emerged as a hit at the box office. Bollywood Hungama noted, "Lokhande as Jhalkari Bai is excellent and leaves a tremendous mark in her limited screen time."

Lokhande next starred in 's action thriller film Baaghi 3 in 2020, the third part of the Baaghi trilogy, alongside , and . She played the role of Kapoor's elder sister married to Deshmukh's character. The film was released prior to the shutdown of theatres owing to the COVID-19 pandemic in India, which affected the box office performance. 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."

Lokhande reprised her role as Archana Deshmukh in the Pavitra Rishta: It's Never Too Late along with from 2021 to 2022. 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." In February 2022, Lokhande participated in ' Smart Jodi with her husband, Vicky Jain, subsequently becoming the winner of the season.


Further career and recent work (2023-present)
In 2023, 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." From 2023 to 2024, Lokhande appeared as a contestant on the show Bigg Boss 17. She joined the show alongside her husband, Vicky Jain. Lokhande was placed as the 3rd runner-up of the show.

In 2024, Lokhande appeared in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar , playing Yamunabai Savarkar opposite . Sana Farzeen of stated, "Ankita Lokhande gives an honest performance even though she doesn't have much to do."


Personal life
Lokhande co-starred with Sushant Singh Rajput in Pavitra Rishta, and they began dating in 2010. Rajput proposed to her on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4. In a 2016 interview, the couple spoke of marrying each other. But the same year, the couple parted their ways. She later said in an interview that Rajput wanted to focus on his career and hence they parted ways.

In 2019, Lokhande revealed her relationship with Vicky Jain, a businessman. Lokhande married Jain on 14 December 2021 in a traditional ceremony in .


Media image
Lokhande has established herself as one of the most popular and highest-paid television actresses in India. She was placed 7th in Rediff.coms "Top 10 Television Actresses" list of 2014. In UK-based newspaper s "50 Sexiest Asian Women" list, Lokhande was placed 29th in 2013. In 2024, she was featured on the 's billboard.


Filmography

Films
2019
2020Baaghi 3Ruchi Chaturvedi
2023The Last CoffeeIram Qureshi
2024 Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Yamunabai Savarkar


Television
2004India's Best Cinestars Ki KhojContestant
2009–2014Archana Karanjkar Deshmukh / Ankita Deshmukh Karmarkar
2011Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4Contestant5th place
2013Ek Thhi NaaykaPragya
2022Smart JodiContestantWinner
2023–2024Bigg Boss 174th place
2024–2025Laughter Chefs – Unlimited EntertainmentSeason 1–2


Special appearances
2009Saat Phere – Saloni Ka SafarArchana
2020The Kapil Sharma ShowHerself
2023
2022
2024Dance Deewane 4
Bigg Boss 18


Web series
2021–2022Pavitra Rishta: It's Never Too LateArchana Deshmukh
2024AmrapaliAmrapaliFilming


Music videos
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2024Laa Pila De SharaabVishal Mishra


Awards and nominations
2009Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actress (Popular)
Indian Telly AwardsFresh New Face - Female
2010Best Actress in a Lead Role
Debut in a Lead Role - Female
Best Actress in a Lead Role
Indian Television Academy AwardsGR8! Face of The Year
Best Actress (Popular)
2011
Best Actress in a Lead Role
Producers Guild Film AwardsBest Actress in Drama Series
2012Indian Telly AwardsBest Actress in a Lead Role
Best Onscreen Couple (with Sushant Singh Rajput)
Best Television Personality of the Year
Best Actress in a Lead Role
2013Producers Guild Film AwardsBest Actress in Drama Series
2014
2020Zee Cine AwardsBest Female Debut
2023Iconic Gold AwardsPower TV Couple (with Vikas Jain)
2024Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons AwardsMost Stylish TV Actress


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