Prateeksha Lonkar
| Prateeksha Lonkar | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1968 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Pratiksha Lonkar |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Damini Serial as a Damini |
Prateeksha Lonkar (born June 12, 1968) is an Indian Marathi film and television actress. She is best known for playing the lead title role in Marathi TV serial Damini that aired on DD Sahyadri.
Lonkar was born in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Her 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.
Lonkar moved to Mumbai for boosting her acting career. She worked in various TV serials both in Marathi and Hindi language. 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. Since June 2012 she appearing as Yashoda Vaishnav in Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka.
Along with TV serials, she has also worked in many Marathi and Hindi 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 up with his parent's divorce and his mother's remarriage. She has acted in several Bollywood film, including four films directed by Nagesh Kukunoor viz. Iqbal, Dor, Aashayein and Mod.
She has also worked in few Marathi plays.
Lonkar is married to Marathi screenplay writer Prashant Dalvi.
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