Ankita Lokhande's father Shashikant Lokhande passes away at 68

Ankita Lokhande with her father, Shashikant Lokhande

Shashikant Lokhande, the father of well-known actress Ankita Lokhande, passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 68. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain undisclosed as of now. As reported by media sources, a solemn gathering for his last rites is scheduled to take place at the Oshiwara crematorium at 11 am on August 13, 2023. Although he had been navigating health challenges for some time, the depth of the impact of his demise can only be fathomed by those close to him. Amidst this somber moment, Ankita Lokhande and her spouse, Vicky Jain, have not released any statements addressing this personal loss.

Earlier this year, on Father's Day, Ankita Lokhande took to her Instagram to pay a touching tribute to her father, Shashikant Lokhande, showcasing the profound bond they shared. In her deeply moving post, she wrote:

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"Happy Father's Day to my first hero my daddy. I can't express my true feelings what I feel for u but I love u bahut sara .. i hv seen u struggling for many things when I was a child but u made sure that your children doesn't .. u always gave me my wings to fly and made me do whatever I wanted to become .. I'm what I'm it's all your support and strength.. I remember when I started my journey in Mumbai and sometimes when I had no rent to pay.. you made it happened no matter what was going on in your life because u believed in my dreams.. I am and I will be always grateful and blessed to have u paa .. I have seen u struggling with your health but ur strong will what I saw that time was something else and ur smiling face during that period kept all of us going. I'm very very proud to be your daughter.. love u paa forever and ever and ever. Happy Father's Day paa @skl644494. Your Rajarajeshwari (sic)."

Ankita Lokhande, a celebrated face on Indian television, is widely recognized for her portrayal of Archana in the hit series 'Pavitra Rishta'. Beyond her television success, she also ventured into Bollywood with her impactful debut in 'Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi'. Her dedicated fan base empathize with her during these testing times, awaiting her return to the screen.