In a moment of profound grief and wisdom, television icon Ankita Lokhande opened up about life without her father, Shashikant Lokhande, who lost his battle to a long illness in 2023. Posting a nostalgic snapshot from her Instagram stories, the actress gazed fondly at the image of her and her dad, pouring her heart out: ‘I remember you in every breath I take.’
What followed was a stark warning wrapped in love: ‘Cherish your parents while you can—otherwise, regret is all that awaits.’ Ankita’s candid reflection has sparked conversations online about valuing family amid demanding careers.
Professionally thriving, Ankita is dishing out laughs with spouse Vicky Jain on ‘Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited’ new edition. The lineup boasts talents such as Arjun Bijlani, Karan Kundrra, Elvish Yadav, Jannat Zubair, Krishna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, Nia Sharma, Abhishek Kumar, and Samarth Jurel, making it a must-watch.
Ankita’s journey began with the iconic ‘Pavitra Rishta,’ where she embodied Archana alongside Sushant Singh Rajput, adapting the Tamil series ‘Thirumathi Selvam.’ Hits like ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4’ and ‘Comedy Circus’ followed, along with episodes in ‘Ek Thi Naayika.’
Her film entry was grand in ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ (2018), celebrating Rani Lakshmibai’s legacy with Kangana Ranaut. Then came ‘Baaghi 3’ in 2020, a high-octane sequel featuring Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh under Sajid Nadiadwala’s banner.
Sushant’s passing prompted a ‘Pavitra Rishta’ rerun in 2020, leading to the 2021 sequel ‘Pavitra Rishta – It’s Never Too Late,’ reuniting Ankita as Archana with Shaheer Sheikh’s Manav. Now 41, Ankita’s emotional post serves as a timeless call to prioritize love before it’s too late.
