By Afiur
February 15, 2026
Ankita Lokhande is one of India’s most celebrated television stars and a successful film actressImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankitaImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankita
Born on December 19, 1984, in Indore, Madhya PradeshImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankitaImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankita
She became a household name playing Archana Deshmukh in Ekta Kapoor's Pavitra RishtaImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankitaImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankita
She won numerous accolades, including the Gold Award for Best Actress and the Indian Telly Award for Best Television Personality.Image Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankitaImage Credit: Instagram / lokha
She made her Bollywood debut as the warrior Jhalkaribai in Manikarnika: The Queen of JhansiImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankitaImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankita
She Portrayed Yamunabai Savarkar opposite Randeep Hooda in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, showcasing her range in historical biopicsImage Credit: Instagram / lokhandeankitaImage Credit: Instagram / lokhand