Ashok Lokhande is an Indian actor. He is best known for his role as ‘Arun Rathi’ in the television serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2011-2016).
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Ashok Lokhande was born on Sunday, 9 September 1962 (age 61 years; as of 2023) in Pusad, Maharastra. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He completed his schooling at Lokhit Higher Secondary School, Pusad. He then pursued his graduation at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. He is also an alumnus of the National School of Drama in New Delhi.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Brown
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest: 41 inches; Waist: 35 inches; Biceps: 12 inches
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
He has a daughter named Mallika Lokhande. There is no information about his wife.
Career
Television
Ashok Lokhande made his television debut with the serial ‘Chanakya’ in which he played the role of ‘Ashwadhyaksha Purushdutt.’ In 1997, Ashok played the role of ‘Desmond’ in the Sony TV series ‘Just Mohabbat.’ Later, he appeared in many TV shows like ‘Saans’ (1999), ‘Your Honor’ (2000), ‘Son Pari’ (2000), Biwi Aur Main’ (2017), ‘Tu Suraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji’ (2017), ‘Main Maike Chali Jaungi, Tum Dekhte Rahiyo’ (2019), and ‘Kaatelal & Sons’ (2020).
The audience loved his portrayal of ‘Arun Rathi’ in the television serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2011-2016), which was aired on StarPlus. In 2023, Ashok appeared in the family comedy web series known as ‘Dil-E-Couch.’
Films
Ashok Lokhande made his debut in 1996 with a cameo role in the film ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’. He played the role of ‘Chandrapur Hawaldar’ in the 1999 film ‘Sarfarosh’. Later, he appeared in several movies like ‘Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’ (2000), ‘Teesri Azaadi’ (2006), ‘Black Friday’ (2004), ‘Brothers’ (2015), and ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’ (2016).
Awards
- In 2013, he won the Favourite Sasur Award at the Star Parivaar Awards for the TV serial ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ (2011)
Favourites
- Singer(s): Sunidhi Chauhan, Michael Jackson
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