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

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 AabhalShakunMarathi
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

Television

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
1996All the BestEpisode 2 & 5HindiDD Metro
1996MarshallInspectorHindiDD 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

Theater

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

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.[citation needed]
  • 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.

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