Ankita Lokhande recently made some shocking revelations about her personal front on the reality show Bigg Boss 17. From her name to career here is what the actress revealed.
Actress Ankita Lokhande, well-known for her role in Ekta Kapoor’s popular TV series, Pavitra Rishta, has made a name and has a huge fan following on social media. She rose to fame in the entertainment industry due to her hard work, dedication, and versatile performances. Currently, she’s in the spotlight for her participation in Bigg Boss 17 alongside her husband, businessman Vicky Jain. While her performance on the reality show is the talk of the town, some lesser-known details about her have recently surfaced online.
Bollywood Shaadis recently shared some interesting facts about Ankita’s personal life. As per the reports, the actress’s real name is Tanuja Lokhande. She hails from Indore and is the daughter of the late Shashikant Lokhande who was a banker, while her mother Vandana Lokhande was a teacher. Surprisingly, the actress who made her name in the acting field was initially never interested in being a part of the entertainment industry.
Yes, that’s true. The 38-year-old actress had no craze to enter showbiz. She completed her graduation in Indore and pursued her dream of becoming an air hostess. She even enrolled in the Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training. However, her interest in acting was sparked when she participated in the reality show India’s Best Cinestar Ki Khoj, which she won.
Although her parents initially didn’t support her acting career. But when they eventually saw her passion for it they came in support. In 2004, Ankita moved to Mumbai and took her role as Archana in Pavitra Rishta. Notably, Ankita tied the knot with Vicky Jain in a grand ceremony in 2021. Currently, they are currently contestants on Bigg Boss 17, and they have been making headlines these days.