Ankita Lokhande (Bigg Boss) Height, Age, Boyfriend, Husband, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Real Name	Tanuja Lokhande
Nickname(s)	Anki, Minty
Profession	Actress
Famous Role	'Archana Manav Deshmukh' in the TV serial, "Pavitra Rishta"
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Light Brown
Career
Debut	Film: Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019) TV: Pavitra Rishta (2009) Music Video: 'Laa Pila De Sharaab' (2024)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	For the TV serial, “Pavitra Rishta” • 3rd Boroplus Gold Award for Debut in a Lead Role – Female (2010) • Indian Television Academy Award for GR8! Face of The Year – Female (2010) • 4th Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2011) • Star Guild Award for Best Actress in Drama Series (2011) • Indian Telly Award for Television Personality of The Year (2012) • 5th Boroplus Gold Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role (2012) • Star Guild Award for Best Actress in Drama Series (2014)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	19 December 1984 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024)	40 Years
Birthplace	Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Sagittarius
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
School	She did her schooling from Indore.
College/University	She did her graduation from Indore.
Educational Qualification	Graduate
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Dancing, Swimming, Playing Badminton, Shopping, Listening to Soft Music
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. [1]India Today
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	15 December 2021
Affairs/Boyfriends	• Sushant Singh Rajput (Ex-Boyfriend; Actor) • Vicky Jain (Businessman)
Family
Husband/Spouse	Vicky Jain
Parents	Father- Shashikant Lokhande (died on 12 August 2023; banker) Mother- Vandana Pandis Lokhande (teacher)
Siblings	Brother- Arpan Lokhande (younger)
Favourites
Food	Bhindi, Dal Fry, Butter Chicken
Actor(s)	Paul Walker, Simon Helbert
Actress(es)	Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty
Restaurant	Urban Tadka in Mumbai
Music	Soft Romantic Songs, Ghazals
Colour	White
Travel Destination	Ladakh
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Porche, Mercedes Benz V
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)	Rs. 1 lakh per episode [2]Times of India Note: In October 2023, Ankita Lokhande was reported to receive around Rs. 12 lakh for each episode for the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17,’ making her the highest-paid contestant on the show. [3]Hindustan
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs. 25 crores (as of October 2023) [4]Hindustan

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ankita Lokhande

• Does Ankita Lokhande drink alcohol?: Yes
  

• Ankita Lokhande is an Indian actress who rose to fame by playing the role of ‘Archana Deshmukh’ in the TV serial, “Pavitra Rishta.”

• Ankita was born into a middle-class Marathi family residing in Indore; with no film background.
  

  Ankita Lokhande’s Childhood Picture

• She was active in sports in her childhood and was a state-level badminton player.

• She always wanted to become an actress but had to give up her acting dreams and had to join Frankfinn academy, but her acting aspirations took her to Mumbai in 2005.

• In 2006, while she was struggling in Mumbai, she took part in the talent hunt reality show ‘Idea Zee Cinestars,’ where she couldn’t reach the top 5, however, she made a mark in the show with her dancing skills.

• She was supposed to make her TV debut with NDTV Imagine’s serial ‘Bali Umar Ko Salaam,’, but the show got shelved.

• Her first salary was ₹10,000.

• In 2009, she made her acting debut with Zee TV’s ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and became an overnight sensation with her character of “Archana.”

• In 2011, Ankita took part in the dance reality show, “Jhaalak Dikhhla Jaa.”

• She also participated in the reality show, “Comedy Circus.”.”

• Lokhande played the role of  ‘Pragya’ in the TV serial, “Ek Thhi Naayka.”

• She didn’t like Sushant Singh Rajput initially on the sets of ‘Pavitra Rishta.’ However, with the passage of time, they both fell in love and were in a live-in relationship for around 6 years before they split in 2016.

• She bought more than 300 saris for her role in ‘Pavitra Rishta.’
  

• She is good friends with many TV celebrities including Rashami Desai, Nandish Sandhu, Jay Bhanushali, Mahhi Vij, and Ragini Khanna.

• She auditioned for Salman Khan‘s film Sultan, however, Anushka Sharma bagged the role.

• She was approached for Shah Rukh Khan‘s ‘Happy New Year’ (2014). However, she was later replaced by Deepika Padukone. ^[5]Koimoi

• She loves to buy make-up kits, shoe, and diamond.

• She made her Bollywood debut with a historical biographical film on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi,’ where she played the pivotal role of a women soldier, Jhalkari Bai.
  

  Ankita Lokhande As Jhalkari Bai

• Lokhande has also featured in the Bollywood film, “Baaghi 3.”
  

  Ankita Lokhande in Baaghi 3

• In 2020, Ankita posted a picture on her Instagram account flaunting a diamond ring after which there were rumours of her engagement with her boyfriend, Vicky Jain.
  

  Ankita Lokhande flaunting her diamond ring

• On 5 June 2022, Ankita and her husband, Vicky Jain, became the winners of the reality show Smart Jodi; they took home a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 25 lakh.
  

  Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain with the trophy of Smart Jodi

• She appeared in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 17’ in 2023. The show was aired on Colors TV. She was later named the 3rd runner-up of the show.
  

  Ankita Lokhande in the show ‘Bigg Boss 17’ (2023)

• In an episode of Bigg Boss 17, Ankita revealed that she has a medical issue on her scalp. She mentioned this on the show when a debate was sparked over her and Vicky Jain receiving special services like haircuts and hair colour. Ankita mentioned the need for professional assistance for the issue, while Vicky, who wears a hair patch, asked for professional help too. Later, Bigg Boss asked them to discuss it with other contestants, and if no objections arose, they could continue receiving services. After discussion, contestants agreed that Vicky and Ankita could receive the services for medical reasons, excluding grooming and hair spas. ^[6]The Free Press Journal

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