Prateeksha Lonkar

      Prateeksha Lonkar
      Nationality Indian
      Other names Pratiksha Lonkar
      Occupation Actress

      Prateeksha Lonkar is an Indian Marathi film and television actress.[1] She is best known for playing the lead title role in Marathi TV serial Damini that aired on DD Sahyadri.[2]

      Early life

      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 theater.[2]

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      Career

      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.[2][3] Her Hindi TV serial Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan Hai was remade as Vasudha in Marathi. She played the lead role in both serials.[4] Since June 2012 she appearing as Yashoda Vaishnav in Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka.[5]

      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.[6] 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.

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      Personal life

      Lonkar is married to Marathi screenplay writer Prashant Dalvi.[7][8]

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      Filmography

      Films

      Year Title Role Language Notes
      1997 Gudgudee Sunita Hindi
      1998 Sarkarnama Marathi
      2002 Bhet[9] Sudha Marathi
      2005 Iqbal Saida Hindi
      2006 Dor Gowri Singh Hindi
      2006 Hee Porgi Kunachi Mrs. Patki Marathi
      2007 Khanna & Iyer Hindi
      2007 Aevdhe Se Aabhaal Marathi
      2007 Hattrick Mrs. Chavan Hindi
      2007 Nanhe Jaisalmer Nanhe's mother Hindi
      2007 Survanta Marathi
      2008 Meerabai Not Out Neelima M. Achrekar Hindi
      2008 Heroes Mrs. Naqvi Hindi
      2008 Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi Marathi
      2009 Wanted Laxmi Hindi
      2009 Vaada Raha Dr. Kelkar Hindi
      2010 The Waiting Room Reema Hindi
      2010 Khel Saat Baaracha Marathi
      2010 Lek Ladki Marathi
      2010 Aashayein Sister Grace Hindi
      2011 Mumbai Cutting Hindi
      2011 Mod Mrs. Raymond Hindi
      2012 Tukaram Kankaee Marathi
      2012 10 December Marathi Upcoming[10]

      Television

      Year Title Role Language TV Channel Notes
      Byomkesh Bakshi Laxmi Hindi DD National
      Damini Damini Marathi DD Sahyadri
      Mrs. Madhuri Dixit Hindi Zee TV
      Duniya Hindi Zee TV
      2001 Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan Hai Hindi ETV Hindi
      Basera Hindi E TV
      C.I.D. Hindi Sony TV
      Chaarchaughi Marathi
      Pimpalpaan Marathi Alpha Marathi In story Octopus
      2003 Bharaari [11] Anchor Marathi DD Sahyadri Chat show
      2003 Vasudha Vasudha Marathi ETV Marathi
      2003 Purush[12] Ambika Marathi Zee Marathi
      Rishtey (season 1) Hindi Zee TV Episode 7, "Be-Car Ka Chakkar"
      2012 - present Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Yashoda Vaishnav Hindi Sony TV

      Theater

      Title Role Language Notes
      Yelkot Marathi Play by Shyam Manohar and directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni[13]
      Doctor Tumhi Sudha... Marathi Play directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni[14]
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      Awards

      • 2003 - Maharashtra Times (MaTa) Sanmaan for Bhet[6][15]
      • 2003 - Star Screen Award for Best Actress in Marathi film for Bhet.[citation needed]
      • 2007 - Best Actor at Pune International Film Festival for Aevdhe Se Aabhaal.[16]
      • 2008 - Best Actress for Aevdhe Se Aabhaal.[17]
      • Vaibhav Purashkar by Print View Publications and Lions club.[18][19]
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      References

      1. ^ Aparna Nair (Jan 23, 2012). "National Youth Festival starts at Nagpur varsity". Times of India. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      2. ^ a b c Shabdagandha Kulkarni (July 7, 2003). "सक्सेस स्टोरी - प्रतीक्षा लोणकर - मुंबईने संघर्ष शिकवला" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      3. ^ "प्रेक्षकांनीच कंटाळवाण्या मालिका पाहू नयेत" (in Marathi). Sakal. Jan 17, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      4. ^ "'वसुधा'च्या जीवनाची कहाणी" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. April 15, 2003. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      5. ^ "A new bond". The Pioneer. June 3, 2012. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      6. ^ a b Aarti Kulkarni (Mar 8, 2003). "अंधुक रेषा जपताना... : प्रतीक्षा लोणकर" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      7. ^ "Marriage mantra". Mid Day. 31 Jan 2006. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      8. ^ "विवाहसंस्था" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. March 9, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      9. ^ "Hedging his bhets". Mid Day. June 18, 2002. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      10. ^ "पणती आहे की…" (in Marathi). Navshakti. May 11, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      11. ^ "सेटवरुन - खरोखरच 'फेअर अॅण्ड लव्हली भरारी'" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. Jan 14, 2003. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      12. ^ "Alpha Marathi to air Jaywant Dalvi's 'Purush' on Monday". Indiantelevision.com. Apr 5, 2003. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      13. ^ Shanta Gokhale (2000). Playwright at the centre: Marathi drama from 1843 to the present. Seagull Books. p. 318. ISBN 9788170461579. 
      14. ^ "Drama Details". Mumbai. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      15. ^ Ambarish Mishra (Mar 3, 2003). "Marathi stars rock and roll on Mata night". Mumbai: Times of India. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      16. ^ "Pune International Film Festival witnesses star-studded closing ceremony". Indiantelevision.com. Jan 18, 2007. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      17. ^ "Award-winning Marathi film in Dharwad". Dharwad: The Hindu. Mar 14, 2008. Retrieved June 20, 2012. 
      18. ^ "डॉ. श्री बालाजी तांबे यांना वैभव पुरस्कार जाहीर" (in Marathi). Sakal. Oct 12, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
      19. ^ "वैभव पुरस्काराचे आज फलटण येथे वितरण" (in Marathi). Dainik Aikya. Oct 14, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2012. 
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