Prateeksha Lonkar

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. 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.

Filmography

Films

Television

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.