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 in 1990.
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Language 1993Zapatlelya BetavarPoojaMarathi1994Jamla Ho JamlaAruna Tenkshe 1997 Gudgudee Sunita Hindi Paij Lagnachi Vaishali Marathi 1998 Sarkarnama Suchitra Patwardhan 1999 Bindhaast Guest for College Gathering 2002 Bhet Sudha 2005ThaimanSandhya Iqbal Saida Hindi 2006 Dor Gowri Singh Hindi 2006 Hee Porgi Kunachi Mrs. Patki Marathi 2007 Khanna & Iyer Mrs. Iyer Hindi 2007 Aevdhese Aabhal Shakun 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 Suman Deshmukh Marathi 2009 Wanted Laxmi Verma Hindi 2009 Vaada Raha Dr. Kelkar Hindi 2010 The Waiting Room Reema Hindi 2010 Khel Saat Baaracha Marathi 2010 Lek Ladki Urmila's Mother Marathi 2010 Aashayein Sister Grace Hindi 2011 Mumbai Cutting Hindi 2011 Mod Mrs. Raymond Hindi 2012 Tukaram Kankaee Marathi 2012 Mokala Shwaas Eknath's Wife Marathi 2014 Dusari Goshta 2015Tujhya Vina Mar JavaanMrs. Shivsagar 2016 Family Katta Sujata Marathi 2018 Oxygen Ammi Gujarati2020MakeupPurvi's MotherMarathi2022Shivpratap GarudjhepJijamata2024Lagna KallolShruti's Mother
Television Year Title Role Language TV Channel Notes 1990 Manuskicha Mala --- Marathi DD 10 Marathi 1990 Dinmaan --- Marathi DD 10 Marathi 1993-1995 Naya Nukkad Sheetal 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 1996 All the Best Episode 2 & 5 Hindi DD Metro 1996 Marshall Inspector Hindi DD Metro 1993 - 1997 Byomkesh Bakshi Laxmi Shakuntala Hindi DD National Episodes: Chiriya Ghar (Part 1 & 2) Episode: Aag aur Patanga 1997 Mrs. Madhuri Dixit Mamta Hindi Zee TV CIDSandhyaHindiSony Entertainment Television 1997 - 2001 Damini Damini Marathi DD Sahyadri 2001 Bandini --- Marathi DD Sahyadri 2000 Anubhuti --- Marathi DD Sahyadri Suspense Every WeekSapna ChauhanHindiZee TV Songadya Bajya --- Marathi DD Sahyadri 2000 Kalat Naklat --- Marathi DD Sahyadri 2001 Daulat --- Marathi ETV Marathi 2000 Arth --- Marathi Alpha TV Marathi 2000 Anna He Poornabrahma Anchor Marathi DD Sahyadri 2000 Five Days Thriller Renu Hindi DD Metro Duniya Hindi Zee TV 2001 Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan Hai Hindi ETV Hindi/B4U Kharach Maza Chukla Ka?SangeetaMarathiDD Sahyadri Sambandh Hindi SAB TV Basera Hindi Zee TV CID Hindi Sony Entertainment Television India Pimpalpaan Marathi Alpha TV Marathi In story Octopus 2003 Fair & Lovely Bharaari Anchor Marathi DD Sahyadri Chat show 2003 Vasudha Vasudha Marathi ETV Marathi 2003 Purush Ambika Marathi Zee Marathi 2011Sanskaar LaxmiKaveri PurohitHindiZee TV 2012 Byaah Hamari Bahoo Ka Yashodha Vaishnav Hindi Sony Entertainment Television Krish's Mother Rishtey Hindi Zee TV Episode 7, "Be-Car Ka Chakkar" 2015-2016 Thapki Pyar Ki Poonam Chaturvedi Hindi Colors TV Thapki's mother 2017 Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji Jijabai Marathi Zee Marathi 2018–2019 Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka Sandhya Khanna Hindi Colors TV 2020-2021JigarbaazUjjwala DeshmukhMarathiSony Marathi2021-2025AboliRama ShindeMarathiStar PravahAnkush's Mother
Theater Title Language Notes Lagna Marathi Directed by Kamlakar Sarang Char Choughi Marathi Directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni Yelkot Marathi Play by Shyam Manohar and directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni Doctor Tumhi Sudha... Marathi Play directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni Aamhi Sau Kumud Prabhakar Apte Marathi Directed by Viren Pradhan Haravlelya Pattyancha Banglaa Marathi Directed 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. 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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