Bigg Boss 17: Relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput to marriage to Vicky Jain, all about Ankita Lokhande

Bigg Boss 17 kicks off with Ankita Lokhande as a contestant. Despite past offers, she's now delighting fans by joining the show. While she's well-known, here's a bit more about the beloved TV diva.

Ankita Lokhande, originally Tanuja Lokhande, embraced acting after excelling in badminton. Relocating to Mumbai in 2005, she embarked on her acting journey. Her foray into the entertainment world began with Zee Cinestars in 2006.

Ankita's debut TV show

Ankita Lokhande's TV debut, "Baali Umar Ko Salaam," got shelved, but she found success as Archana in Ekta Kapoor's "Pavitra Rishta" in 2009, alongside Sushant Singh Rajput. Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput found love on the set of Pavitra Rishta, dating for six years. They were a TV industry power couple, living together in Malad. Despite plans for marriage, they parted ways in 2016, citing personal reasons.

Ankita's Bollywood debut film

Ankita Lokhande faced rumors of slapping Sushant publicly at a party, though unconfirmed. In films, she debuted in "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" (2019) as Jhalkari Bai. Married to businessman Vicky Jain since December 2021, they won "Smart Jodi."