Bigg Boss 17: Pavitra Rishta star Ankita Lokhande ready to challenge fellow finalists

PTC News Desk: Ankita Lokhande, born on December 19, 1984, rose to fame with her role in Pavitra Rishta. The accomplished actress made her mark in Bollywood with a debut in Kangana Ranaut's 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' (2019).

As the grand finale of Bigg Boss 17 unfolds today (January 28, 2024), the anticipation reaches its peak. Salman Khan's reality show, spanning from October to now, is set to declare its winner among the five finalists, including Ankita Lokhande, Munawar Farqui, Mannara Chopra, Abhishek Kumar, and Arun Mashetty. Ankita Lokhande has undoubtedly been one of the most talked-about contestants throughout the season.

Entering the show with her husband, Vicky Jain, Ankita became the center of attention for her dynamic relationships within the Bigg Boss house. The actress's marital journey with Vicky Jain faced significant challenges, making headlines and captivating the audience. Ankita Lokhande's marital union with Vicky Jain was a grand affair in December 2021. Prior to Vicky, Ankita had a serious relationship with the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Although their love story did not culminate in marriage, Ankita eventually found love again in Vicky Jain, sealing their commitment in a lavish ceremony.

As the Bigg Boss 17 finale unveils, Ankita Lokhande stands poised to provide stiff competition to her fellow finalists. Her journey in the house, marked by personal trials and triumphs, adds an extra layer of intrigue to the highly anticipated culmination of the reality show."

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Who is Ankita Lokhande?

Ankita Lokhande, born on December 19, 1984, as Tanuja Lokhan, is a renowned Indian actress celebrated for her portrayal in the television series Pavitra Rishta from 2009 to 2014. Hailing from Indore in a Marathi family, Ankita has two brothers, Sooraj and Arun, and a sister, Jyoti. Graduating and moving to Mumbai in 2005 to pursue an acting career, Ankita, an accomplished badminton champion in her early days, marked her acting debut with an award-winning role in Pavitra Rishta, alongside Sushant Singh Rajput.

Her success continued with accolades, including three Gold Awards, one ITA Award, and an Indian Telly Award. Venturing into films, Ankita made her mark with the debut in Kangana Ranaut's "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" (2019), earning a nomination for the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. She also appeared in "Baaghi 3" (2020) and, in 2023, joined the reality TV show "Bigg Boss 17."

Ankita's personal life garnered attention due to her open relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput, whom she met on the sets of Pavitra Rishta. Despite a period of love, they decided to part ways in 2016. Following a two-year hiatus, Ankita was anticipated to make her film debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Padmaavat" (2018), which didn't materialize. Instead, she revealed her commitment to portraying Jhalkaribai in "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi," a joint directorial venture by Krish and Kangana Ranaut.

Now, as one of the top five finalists in Bigg Boss 17, Ankita Lokhande has become a social media favorite, with fans eagerly anticipating her performance and the possibility of winning the trophy. Speculations suggest she could pose tough competition to Munawar Faruqui in the finale.

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