Prateeksha Lonkar

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Indian actress

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Prateeksha Lonkar is an Indian actress who mostly appeared in Hindi and Marathi films and television series. She is best known for playing the lead title role in the Marathi TV serial Damini, that aired on DD Sahyadri.

Early life

Lonkar's father was a doctor and her mother a teacher. After finishing her schooling till 10th, she opted for Arts and followed her interest in theatre. Initially she was successful in Aurangabad, then she travelled to Mumbai.

Career

Lonkar moved to Mumbai for boosting her acting career. She worked in various TV serials both in Marathi and Hindi languages. After playing the lead role of Damini on the TV show of same name on DD Sahyadri, she came to be known for it. Her Hindi TV serial Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan Hai was remade as Vasudha in Marathi. She played the lead role in both serials. She was the first woman to kiss over doordarshan. She did a kiss while playing a vamp in an episode of Byomkesh Bakshi.

Along with TV serials, she has also worked in many Marathi and Hindi-language films. Her portrayal of Sudha, a mother who is separated from her son after her divorce, in the Marathi film Bhet (2002) won her awards and appreciation. She played a mother of a young boy in 2007 film Aevdhe Se Aabhaal, where her son is not able to cope with his parents' divorce and his mother's remarriage. She has acted in several Bollywood films, including four films directed by Nagesh Kukunoor viz. Iqbal, Dor, Aashayein and Mod.

She has also worked in few Marathi plays.

Personal life

Lonkar is married to Marathi screenplay writer Prashant Dalvi.

Filmography

Films

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YearTitleRoleLanguage
1993Zapatlelya BetavarPoojaMarathi
1994Jamla Ho JamlaAruna Tenkshe
1997GudgudeeSunitaHindi
Paij LagnachiVaishaliMarathi
1998SarkarnamaSuchitra Patwardhan
1999BindhaastGuest for College Gathering
2002BhetSudha
2005ThaimanSandhya
IqbalSaidaHindi
2006DorGowri SinghHindi
2006Hee Porgi KunachiMrs. PatkiMarathi
2007Khanna & IyerMrs. IyerHindi
2007Aevdhese AabhalShakun
2007HattrickMrs. ChavanHindi
2007Nanhe JaisalmerNanhe's motherHindi
2007SurvantaMarathi
2008Meerabai Not OutNeelima M. AchrekarHindi
2008HeroesMrs. NaqviHindi
2008Sakkha Bhau Pakka VairiSuman DeshmukhMarathi
2009WantedLaxmi VermaHindi
2009Vaada RahaDr. KelkarHindi
2010The Waiting RoomReemaHindi
2010Khel Saat BaarachaMarathi
2010Lek LadkiUrmila's MotherMarathi
2010AashayeinSister GraceHindi
2011Mumbai CuttingHindi
2011ModMrs. RaymondHindi
2012TukaramKankaeeMarathi
2012Mokala ShwaasEknath's WifeMarathi
2014Dusari Goshta
2015Tujhya Vina Mar JavaanMrs. Shivsagar
2016Family KattaSujataMarathi
2018OxygenAmmiGujarati
2020MakeupPurvi's MotherMarathi
2022Shivpratap GarudjhepJijamata
2024Lagna KallolShruti's Mother
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Television

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YearTitleRoleLanguageTV ChannelNotes
1990Manuskicha Mala---MarathiDD 10 Marathi
1990Dinmaan---MarathiDD 10 Marathi
1993-1995Naya NukkadSheetalHindiDoordarshan
1995-1999AahatJai's Wife (episode 1.02), Anju (episode 1.18-1.19), Neeta (episode 1.170-1.171)HindiSony Entertainment Television
1996*All the Best *Episode 2 & 5HindiDD Metro
1996*Marshall *InspectorHindiDD Metro
1993 - 1997Byomkesh BakshiLaxmi ShakuntalaHindiDD NationalEpisodes: Chiriya Ghar (Part 1 & 2)
Episode: Aag aur Patanga
1997Mrs. Madhuri DixitMamtaHindiZee TV
CIDSandhyaHindiSony Entertainment Television
1997 - 2001DaminiDaminiMarathiDD Sahyadri
2001Bandini---MarathiDD Sahyadri
2000Anubhuti---MarathiDD Sahyadri
Suspense Every WeekSapna ChauhanHindiZee TV
Songadya Bajya---MarathiDD Sahyadri
2000Kalat Naklat---MarathiDD Sahyadri
2001Daulat---MarathiETV Marathi
2000Arth---MarathiAlpha TV Marathi
2000Anna He PoornabrahmaAnchorMarathiDD Sahyadri
2000Five Days ThrillerRenuHindiDD Metro
DuniyaHindiZee TV
2001Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan HaiHindiETV Hindi/B4U
Kharach Maza Chukla Ka?SangeetaMarathiDD Sahyadri
SambandhHindiSAB TV
BaseraHindiZee TV
CIDHindiSony Entertainment Television India
PimpalpaanMarathiAlpha TV MarathiIn story Octopus
2003Fair & Lovely BharaariAnchorMarathiDD SahyadriChat show
2003VasudhaVasudhaMarathiETV Marathi
2003PurushAmbikaMarathiZee Marathi
2011Sanskaar LaxmiKaveri PurohitHindiZee TV
2012Byaah Hamari Bahoo KaYashodha VaishnavHindiSony Entertainment TelevisionKrish's Mother
RishteyHindiZee TVEpisode 7, "Be-Car Ka Chakkar"
2015-2016Thapki Pyar KiPoonam ChaturvediHindiColors TVThapki's mother
2017Swarajyarakshak SambhajiJijabaiMarathiZee Marathi
2018–2019Silsila Badalte Rishton KaSandhya KhannaHindiColors TV
2020-2021JigarbaazUjjwala DeshmukhMarathiSony Marathi
2021-2025AboliRama ShindeMarathiStar PravahAnkush's Mother
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Theater

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TitleLanguageNotes
LagnaMarathiDirected by Kamlakar Sarang
Char ChoughiMarathiDirected by Chandrakant Kulkarni
YelkotMarathiPlay by Shyam Manohar and directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni
Doctor Tumhi Sudha...MarathiPlay directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni
Aamhi Sau Kumud Prabhakar ApteMarathiDirected by Viren Pradhan
Haravlelya Pattyancha BanglaaMarathiDirected by Chandrakant Kulkarni
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Awards

  • Best actress for Bhet at Maharashtra state award.
  • 2003 – Maharashtra Times (MaTa) Sanmaan for Bhet
  • 2003 – Star Screen Award for Best Actress in Marathi film for Bhet.
  • 2007 – Best Actor at Pune International Film Festival for Aevdhe Se Aabhaal.
  • 2008 – Best Actress for Aevdhe Se Aabhaal.
  • Vaibhav Purashkar by Print View Publications and Lions club.

References

References

  1. Aparna Nair. (23 January 2012). "National Youth Festival starts at Nagpur varsity". [[The Times of India]].
  2. Shabdagandha Kulkarni. (7 July 2003). "सक्सेस स्टोरी – प्रतीक्षा लोणकर – मुंबईने संघर्ष शिकवला". [[Maharashtra Times]].
  3. (17 January 2012). "प्रेक्षकांनीच कंटाळवाण्या मालिका पाहू नयेत". [[Sakal]].
  4. (15 April 2003). "'वसुधा'च्या जीवनाची कहाणी". [[Maharashtra Times]].
  5. (31 January 2006). "Marriage mantra". [[Mid-Day]].
  6. (9 March 2012). "विवाहसंस्था". [[Maharashtra Times]].
  7. (18 June 2002). "Hedging his bhets". [[Mid-Day]].
  8. (11 May 2012). "पणती आहे की…". [[Navshakti]].
  9. (5 February 2014). "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#13 - Chiriya Ghar Part 1".
  10. (11 February 2014). "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep# 15 - Aag aur Patanga".
  11. (14 January 2003). "सेटवरुन – खरोखरच 'फेअर ॲण्ड लव्हली भरारी'". [[Maharashtra Times]].
  12. (5 April 2003). "Alpha Marathi to air Jaywant Dalvi's 'Purush' on Monday". Indiantelevision.com.
  13. "Pratiksha Lonkar talks about her role in TV show 'Jigarbaaz'".
  14. Shanta Gokhale. (2000). "Playwright at the centre: Marathi drama from 1843 to the present". Seagull Books.
  15. "Drama Details".
  16. (2 May 2023). "Haravlelya Pattyancha Banglaa Natak Review – A Relatable Tale of Family and Modernity! - 2023". Veryfirsttale.in.
  17. Aarti Kulkarni. (8 March 2003). "अंधुक रेषा जपताना... : प्रतीक्षा लोणकर". [[Maharashtra Times]].
  18. Ambarish Mishra. (3 March 2003). "Marathi stars rock and roll on Mata night". [[The Times of India]].
  19. (18 January 2007). "Pune International Film Festival witnesses star-studded closing ceremony". Indiantelevision.com.
  20. (14 March 2008). "Award-winning Marathi film in Dharwad". [[The Hindu]].
  21. (12 October 2011). "डॉ. श्री बालाजी तांबे यांना वैभव पुरस्कार जाहीर". [[Sakal]].
  22. (14 October 2011). "वैभव पुरस्काराचे आज फलटण येथे वितरण". Dainik Aikya.

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