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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Prateeksha Lonkar
| image = Prateeksha Lonkar.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = 1968
| birth_place =
| death_date =
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| nationality = [[India]]n
| other_names = Pratiksha Lonkar
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| known_for = Damini Serial as a Damini
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'''Prateeksha Lonkar''' is an Indian actress who mostly appeared in Hindi and Marathi films and television series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/nagpur/30654990_1_national-integration-vice-chancellor-national-youth-festival |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103183746/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/nagpur/30654990_1_national-integration-vice-chancellor-national-youth-festival |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 |title=National Youth Festival starts at Nagpur varsity |author=Aparna Nair |date=23 January 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> She is best known for playing the lead title role in the Marathi TV serial ''Damini'', that aired on [[DD Sahyadri]].<ref name=story>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=51706061 |title=सक्सेस स्टोरी – प्रतीक्षा लोणकर – मुंबईने संघर्ष शिकवला |author=Shabdagandha Kulkarni |newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=Marathi |date=7 July 2003 |accessdate=21 June 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126041511/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=51706061 |archive-date=26 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==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]].<ref name=story/>

==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.<ref name=story/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://72.78.249.187/esakal/20120117/5376445325671354505.htm |title=प्रेक्षकांनीच कंटाळवाण्या मालिका पाहू नयेत |newspaper=[[Sakal]] |date=17 January 2012 |language=Marathi |accessdate=21 June 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121130002736/http://72.78.249.187/esakal/20120117/5376445325671354505.htm |archive-date=30 November 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Her Hindi TV serial ''Kahaani Nahi.... Jeevan Hai'' was remade as ''Vasudha'' in Marathi. She played the lead role in both serials.<ref name=Vasudha>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=43489287 |title='वसुधा'च्या जीवनाची कहाणी |newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=Marathi |date=15 April 2003 |accessdate=21 June 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126033207/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=43489287 |archive-date=26 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> 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.<ref name=Bhet/> She played a mother of a young boy in 2007 film ''Aevdhe Se Aabhaal'', where her son is not able to cope with his parent's divorce and his mother's remarriage. She has acted in several Bollywood films, including four films directed by [[Nagesh Kukunoor]] viz. ''[[Iqbal (film)|Iqbal]]'', ''[[Dor (film)|Dor]]'', ''[[Aashayein]]'' and ''[[Mod (film)|Mod]]''.

She has also worked in few Marathi plays.

== Personal life==
Lonkar is married to Marathi screenplay writer Prashant Dalvi.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/diary/2006/jan/129754.htm |title=Marriage mantra |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |date=31 January 2006 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-12192146,prtpage-1.cms |title= विवाहसंस्था |newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=Marathi |date=9 March 2012 |accessdate=21 June 2012}}</ref>

==Filmography==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Gudgudee]]'' || Sunita || Hindi
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Sarkarnama]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 1999 || ''Paij Lagnachi'' || Vaishali || Marathi
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Bindhaast]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2002 || ''Bhet''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2002/jun/25793.htm |title=Hedging his bhets |date= 18 June 2002 |newspaper=[[Mid-Day]] |accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> || Sudha || Marathi
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Iqbal (film)|Iqbal]]'' || Saida || Hindi
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Dor (film)|Dor]]'' || Gowri Singh || Hindi
|-
| 2006 || ''Hee Porgi Kunachi'' || Mrs. Patki || Marathi
|-
| 2007 || ''Khanna & Iyer'' || || Hindi
|-
| 2007 |||''[[Aevdhese Aabhal]]'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Hattrick (film)|Hattrick]]'' || Mrs. Chavan || Hindi
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Nanhe Jaisalmer]]'' || Nanhe's mother || Hindi
|-
| 2007 || ''Survanta'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Meerabai Not Out]]'' || Neelima M. Achrekar || Hindi
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Heroes (2008 film)|Heroes]]'' || Mrs. Naqvi || Hindi
|-
| 2008 || ''Sakkha Bhau Pakka Vairi'' || || Marathi
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|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 (film)|Mod]]'' || Mrs. Raymond || Hindi
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Tukaram (film)|Tukaram]]'' || Kankaee || Marathi
|-
| 2012 || ''Mokla Shwaas'' || || Marathi<ref>{{cite news |url=http://navshakti.co.in/2012/05/11/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A3%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80/ |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218141622/http://navshakti.co.in/2012/05/11/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A3%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 February 2013 |title=पणती आहे की… |language=Marathi |newspaper=[[Navshakti]] |date=11 May 2012 |accessdate=21 June 2012 }}</ref>
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Dusari Goshta]]''|| || Marathi
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Family Katta]]'' || Sujata || Marathi
|-
| 2018 || ''Oxygen'' || Ammi || Gujarati
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Language !! TV Channel !! Notes
|-
|| 1990 || ''Manuskicha Mala'' || --- || Marathi || DD 10 Marathi ||
|-
|| 1990 || ''Dinmaan'' || --- || Marathi || DD 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]] ||
|-
|| 1996 || ''All the Best '' || Episode 2 & 5 || Hindi || [[DD Metro]] ||
|-
|| 1996 || ''Marshall '' || Inspector || Hindi || [[DD Metro]] ||
|-
| 1993 - 1997 || ''[[Byomkesh Bakshi (1993 TV series)|Byomkesh Bakshi]]'' || Laxmi <br/> Shakuntala || Hindi || [[DD National]] || ''Episodes: Chiriya Ghar (Part 1 & 2)''<ref>{{cite web |title=Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep#13 - Chiriya Ghar Part 1 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bTGfpcDvrw |website=YouTube |accessdate=5 March 2020}}</ref> <br/> ''Episode: Aag aur Patanga''<ref>{{cite web |title=Byomkesh Bakshi: Ep# 15 - Aag aur Patanga |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lce6PEGDWA0 |website=YouTube |accessdate=5 March 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Mrs. Madhuri Dixit]]'' || Mamta || Hindi || [[Zee TV]] ||
|-
| 1997 - 2001 || ''Damini'' || Damini || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]] ||
|-
| 2001 || ''Bandini'' || --- || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]] ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Anubhuti'' || --- || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]] ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Songadya Bajya'' || --- || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]] ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Kalat Naklat'' || --- || Marathi || [[DD Sahyadri]] ||
|-
| 2001 || ''Daulat'' || --- || Marathi || [[ETV Marathi]] ||
|-
| 2000 || ''Arth'' || --- || Marathi || [[Zee 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 ||
|-
| 2001 || ''Sambandh'' || || Hindi || [[SAB TV]] ||
|-
| || ''Basera'' || || Hindi || [[Zee TV]] ||
|-
| || ''[[C.I.D. (India TV series)|CID]]'' || || Hindi || [[Sony Entertainment Television India]] ||
|-
| || ''Pimpalpaan'' || || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi|Alpha TV Marathi]] || In story ''Octopus''
|-
| 2003 || ''Fair & Lovely Bharaari''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=34382614 |title=सेटवरुन – खरोखरच 'फेअर ॲण्ड लव्हली भरारी' |newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=Marathi |date=14 January 2003 |accessdate=21 June 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126132219/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=34382614 |archive-date=26 January 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> || Anchor || Marathi || DD Sahyadri || Chat show
|-
| 2003 || ''Vasudha'' || Vasudha || Marathi || [[ETV Marathi]] ||
|-
| 2003 || ''Purush''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/tube/y2k3/apr/aprtube6.htm|title=Alpha Marathi to air Jaywant Dalvi's 'Purush' on Monday|work=Indiantelevision.com|date=5 April 2003|accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref> || Ambika || Marathi || [[Zee Marathi]] ||
|-
| || ''[[Rishtey (season 1)|Rishtey]]'' || || Hindi || [[Zee TV]] || Episode 7, "Be-Car Ka Chakkar"
|-
| 2015 || ''[[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]] ||
|-
|2021–present
|''Jigarbaaz''
|Ujjwala Deshmukh
|Marathi
|[[Sony Marathi]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pratiksha Lonkar talks about her role in TV show 'Jigarbaaz' {{!}} TV - Times of India Videos|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/tv/marathi/pratiksha-lonkar-talks-about-her-role-in-tv-show-jigarbaaz/videoshow/80368227.cms|access-date=2021-06-28|website=m.timesofindia.com|language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Theater ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! 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]]<ref>{{cite book| title=Playwright at the centre: Marathi drama from 1843 to the present |author=Shanta Gokhale |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9GgaAQAAIAAJ&q=prateeksha+lonkar |isbn=9788170461579 |year=2000 |publisher=Seagull Books |page=318|author-link=Shanta Gokhale }}</ref>
|-
| ''Doctor Tumhi Sudha...'' || Marathi || Play directed by Chandrakant Kulkarni<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/playdetails.asp?pg=14&playid=27&playlang=Marathi |title=Drama Details |location=Mumbai |accessdate=20 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526183632/http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/playdetails.asp?pg=14&playid=27&playlang=Marathi |archivedate=26 May 2013 }}</ref>
|-
| ''Aamhi Sau Kumud Prabhakar Apte'' || Marathi || directed by Viren Pradhan
|}

==Awards==
* 2003 – [[Maharashtra Times]] (MaTa) Sanmaan for ''Bhet''<ref name=Bhet>{{cite news |url=http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=39689864 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126052807/http://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/articleshowarchive.cms?msid=39689864 |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 |title=अंधुक रेषा जपताना... : प्रतीक्षा लोणकर |author=Aarti Kulkarni |newspaper=[[Maharashtra Times]] |language=Marathi |date=8 March 2003 |accessdate=21 June 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-03/mumbai/27266569_1_marathi-awards-function-bharat-jadhav |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103090924/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2003-03-03/mumbai/27266569_1_marathi-awards-function-bharat-jadhav |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 |title=Marathi stars rock and roll on Mata night
|author=Ambarish Mishra |date=3 March 2003 |location=Mumbai |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref>
* 2003 – Star Screen Award for Best Actress in Marathi film for ''Bhet''.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}
* 2007 – Best Actor at Pune International Film Festival for ''Aevdhe Se Aabhaal''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/aac/y2k8/aac32.php |title=Pune International Film Festival witnesses star-studded closing ceremony |date=18 January 2007 |work=Indiantelevision.com |accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref>
* 2008 – Best Actress for ''Aevdhe Se Aabhaal''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/14/stories/2008031450820200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080318182341/http://www.hindu.com/2008/03/14/stories/2008031450820200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 March 2008 |title=Award-winning Marathi film in Dharwad |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |location=[[Dharwad]] |date=14 March 2008 |accessdate=20 June 2012}}</ref>
* Vaibhav Purashkar by Print View Publications and Lions club.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20111012/5108411074630332044.htm |title=डॉ. श्री बालाजी तांबे यांना वैभव पुरस्कार जाहीर |newspaper=[[Sakal]] |date=12 October 2011 |language=Marathi |accessdate=21 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427130036/http://esakal.com/esakal/20111012/5108411074630332044.htm |archive-date=27 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dainikaikya.com/20111014/5046967897780521663.htm |title=वैभव पुरस्काराचे आज फलटण येथे वितरण |date=14 October 2011 |work=Dainik Aikya |language=Marathi |accessdate= 21 June 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|2047635}}

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