Ankita
Lokhande
Father
Death:
In
a
shocking
turn
of
events,
the
father
of
television
actress
Ankita
Lokhande,
Shrikant
Lokhande,
passed
away
in
Mumbai
today
(August
12).
Although
the
exact
cause
of
his
passing
remains
undisclosed,
the
reports
indicated
that
the
actress'
father
had
been
experiencing
health
issues
for
the
past
two
months.
As
loved
ones
gather
to
mourn
the
loss,
the
mortal
remains
of
Ankita's
father
have
been
respectfully
placed
in
his
residence
for
a
final
farewell.
ANKIT
LOKHANDE
FATHER
NO
MORE
This
heartbreaking
development
has
left
the
actress
devastated,
given
her
close
and
cherished
relationship
with
her
father.
The
final
rituals
are
scheduled
for
tomorrow
at
11
am
in
Oshiwara,
where
family
and
friends
will
bid
their
last
goodbyes.
The
actress,
renowned
for
her
roles
in
both
television
and
Bollywood,
is
grappling
with
profound
sorrow
due
to
the
untimely
loss
of
her
father.
She
frequently
shared
precious
moments
with
her
father
through
photos
and
videos
on
various
social
media
platforms.
The
depth
of
their
emotional
connection
is
evident
as
Ankita's
tears
bearing
witness
to
the
profound
loss
she
feels.
During
this
challenging
period,
family
members
are
uniting
to
offer
support
and
solace.
Shrikant
Lokhande,
a
professional
banker,
leaves
behind
a
legacy
that
extends
beyond
his
career,
touching
the
hearts
of
those
fortunate
enough
to
know
him.
ANKITA
LOKHANDE'S
JOURNEY
IN
SHOWBIZ
Ankita
Lokhande
embarked
on
her
acting
journey
in
2009
with
the
iconic
television
series
Pavitra
Rishta,
produced
by
Ekta
Kapoor,
where
she
starred
alongside
the
late
Sushant
Singh
Rajput.
Her
portrayal
of
Archana
in
the
show
garnered
her
recognition.
Beyond
daily
soaps,
Ankita
showcased
her
talents
in
various
projects,
including
Comedy
Circus,
Ek
Thi
Nayaka,
Jhalak
Dikhhla
Jaa,
and
her
notable
entry
into
Bollywood
with
her
debut
role
in
Manikarnika,
opposite
Kangana
Ranaut.
Her
cinematic
journey
continued
with
appearances
in
films
such
as
Baaghi
3.
Despite
taking
a
hiatus
from
the
screen
to
focus
on
her
marital
life
with
Vicky
Jain,
Ankita
maintains
an
active
presence
on
social
media
platforms.
By
sharing
glimpses
of
her
life,
she
keeps
her
fans
engaged
while
providing
updates
on
her
personal
journey.