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'', ''

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Personal life

Lonkar is married to Marathi screenplay writer Prashant Dalvi.

Filmography

Films

Television

Theater

Awards

* 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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