Prateeksha Lonkar

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Prateeksha Lonkar
Nationality Indian
Other namesPratiksha Lonkar
Occupation Actress
Known forDamini as Damini

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

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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. [2]

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. [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] 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. [5] 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. [6] [7]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleLanguage
1997 Gudgudee SunitaHindi
1998 Sarkarnama Marathi
1999Paij LagnachiVaishaliMarathi
1999 Bindhaast Marathi
2002Bhet [8] SudhaMarathi
2005 Iqbal SaidaHindi
2006 Dor Gowri SinghHindi
2006Hee Porgi KunachiMrs. PatkiMarathi
2007Khanna & IyerHindi
2007 Aevdhese Aabhal Marathi
2007 Hattrick Mrs. ChavanHindi
2007 Nanhe Jaisalmer Nanhe's motherHindi
2007SurvantaMarathi
2008 Meerabai Not Out Neelima M. AchrekarHindi
2008 Heroes Mrs. NaqviHindi
2008Sakkha Bhau Pakka VairiMarathi
2009 Wanted LaxmiHindi
2009 Vaada Raha Dr. KelkarHindi
2010The Waiting RoomReemaHindi
2010Khel Saat BaarachaMarathi
2010Lek LadkiMarathi
2010 Aashayein Sister GraceHindi
2011 Mumbai Cutting Hindi
2011 Mod Mrs. RaymondHindi
2012 Tukaram KankaeeMarathi
2012Mokla ShwaasMarathi [9]
2014 Dusari Goshta Marathi
2016 Family Katta SujataMarathi
2018 Oxygen AmmiGujarati

Television

YearTitleRoleLanguageTV ChannelNotes
1990Manuskicha Mala---MarathiDD 10 Marathi
1990Dinmaan---MarathiDD 10 Marathi
1993-1995 Naya Nukkad ---Hindi Doordarshan
1995-1999 Aahat Jai's Wife (episode 1.02), Anju (episode 1.18-1.19), Neeta (episode 1.170-1.171)Hindi Sony Entertainment Television
1996All the Best Episode 2 & 5Hindi DD Metro
1996Marshall InspectorHindi DD Metro
1993 - 1997 Byomkesh Bakshi Laxmi ShakuntalaHindi DD National Episodes: Chiriya Ghar (Part 1 & 2) [10]
Episode: Aag aur Patanga [11]
1997 Mrs. Madhuri Dixit MamtaHindi Zee TV
1997 - 2001DaminiDaminiMarathi DD Sahyadri
2001Bandini---Marathi DD Sahyadri
2000Anubhuti---Marathi DD Sahyadri
2000Songadya Bajya---Marathi DD Sahyadri
2000Kalat Naklat---Marathi DD Sahyadri
2001Daulat---Marathi ETV Marathi
2000Arth---Marathi Alpha TV Marathi
2000Anna He PoornabrahmaAnchorMarathi DD Sahyadri
2000Five Days ThrillerRenuHindi DD Metro
DuniyaHindi Zee TV
2001Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan HaiHindiETV Hindi/B4U
2001SambandhHindi SAB TV
BaseraHindi Zee TV
CID Hindi Sony Entertainment Television India
PimpalpaanMarathi Alpha TV Marathi In story Octopus
2003Fair & Lovely Bharaari [12] AnchorMarathiDD SahyadriChat show
2003VasudhaVasudhaMarathi ETV Marathi
2003Purush [13] AmbikaMarathi Zee Marathi
2012 Byaah Humari Bahoo Ka Yashodha VaishnavHindi Sony Entertainment Television Krish's Mother
Rishtey Hindi Zee TV Episode 7, "Be-Car Ka Chakkar"
2015-2016 Thapki Pyar Ki Poonam ChaturvediHindi Colors TV Thapki's mother
2017 Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji Jijabai Marathi Zee Marathi
2018–2019 Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka Sandhya KhannaHindi Colors TV
2020-2021JigarbaazUjjwala DeshmukhMarathi Sony Marathi [14]
2021-2025AboliRama ShindeMarathi Star Pravah Ankush's Mother

Theater

TitleLanguageNotes
LagnaMarathiDirected by Kamlakar Sarang
Char ChoughiMarathiDirected by Chandrakant Kulkarni
YelkotMarathiPlay by Shyam Manohar and directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni [15]
Doctor Tumhi Sudha...MarathiPlay directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni [16]
Aamhi Sau Kumud Prabhakar ApteMarathiDirected by Viren Pradhan
Haravlelya Pattyancha Banglaa [17] MarathiDirected by Chandrakant Kulkarni

Awards

References

  1. ↑ Aparna Nair (23 January 2012). "National Youth Festival starts at Nagpur varsity". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Shabdagandha Kulkarni (7 July 2003). "सक्सेस स्टोरी – प्रतीक्षा लोणकर – मुंबईने संघर्ष शिकवला". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "प्रेक्षकांनीच कंटाळवाण्या मालिका पाहू नयेत". Sakal (in Marathi). 17 January 2012. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  4. ↑ "'वसुधा'च्या जीवनाची कहाणी". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 15 April 2003. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  5. 1 2 Aarti Kulkarni (8 March 2003). "अंधुक रेषा जपताना... : प्रतीक्षा लोणकर". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  6. ↑ "Marriage mantra". Mid-Day . 31 January 2006. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  7. ↑ "विवाहसंस्था". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 9 March 2012. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  8. ↑ "Hedging his bhets". Mid-Day . 18 June 2002. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  9. ↑ "पणती आहे की…". Navshakti (in Marathi). 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  10. ↑ "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#13 - Chiriya Ghar Part 1". YouTube. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  11. ↑ "Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep# 15 - Aag aur Patanga". YouTube. 11 February 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  12. ↑ "सेटवरुन – खरोखरच 'फेअर ॲण्ड लव्हली भरारी'". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 14 January 2003. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  13. ↑ "Alpha Marathi to air Jaywant Dalvi's 'Purush' on Monday". Indiantelevision.com. 5 April 2003. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  14. ↑ "Pratiksha Lonkar talks about her role in TV show 'Jigarbaaz'". The Times of India . Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  15. ↑ Shanta Gokhale (2000). Playwright at the centre: Marathi drama from 1843 to the present. Seagull Books. p. 318. ISBN   9788170461579.
  16. ↑ "Drama Details". Mumbai. Archived from the original on 26 May 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  17. ↑ Kinhikar, Nishad (2 May 2023). "Haravlelya Pattyancha Banglaa Natak Review – A Relatable Tale of Family and Modernity! - 2023". Veryfirsttale.in. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  18. ↑ Ambarish Mishra (3 March 2003). "Marathi stars rock and roll on Mata night". The Times of India . Mumbai. Archived from the original on 3 January 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  19. ↑ "Pune International Film Festival witnesses star-studded closing ceremony". Indiantelevision.com. 18 January 2007. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  20. ↑ "Award-winning Marathi film in Dharwad". The Hindu . Dharwad. 14 March 2008. Archived from the original on 18 March 2008. Retrieved 20 June 2012.
  21. ↑ "डॉ. श्री बालाजी तांबे यांना वैभव पुरस्कार जाहीर". Sakal (in Marathi). 12 October 2011. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
  22. ↑ "वैभव पुरस्काराचे आज फलटण येथे वितरण". Dainik Aikya (in Marathi). 14 October 2011. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
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