Ankita Lokhande, famous from her show, Pavitra Rishta, is a television superstar and a soon to be movie actor. She is also one of the highest paid female actors on the small screen. She originally hails from Indore in Madhya Pradesh and was born in a Maharashtrian family and used to go by the name of Tanuja. The acting bug bit her at a young age and she left her studies to come to Mumbai to pursue her passion.
Ankita’s first show which she successfully cleared the audition for, never made it to the small screen. In 2009, she was cast as the leading lady, Archana, alongside the now movie star and her ex-boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput, for Pavitra Rishta the Zee prime time hit show. Playing a simple Marathi girl, Ankita became a household name. She also participated in the celebrity couple dance reality show with Sushant, Jhalak Dikhla Ja Season 4 in 2011 on Colors. It was during this show that Sushant proposed to her, but the relationship did not last long post Sushant’s move into Bollywood. Ankita went on to do Comedy Circus and Ek Thi Nayika. She is currently shooting for Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi with Kangana Ranaut. She will essay the role of Jhalkaribai, a close confidante of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, played by Kangana.
Ankita has a net worth of approximately US $ 3 million. She charges US $ 2800 per episode for TV appearances. She originally moved into her Malad flat with Sushant and has continued to stay post the latter’s move to Bandra after the break-up. Ankita gifted herself a luxurious Jaguar in 2016.
7. Ronit Roy
Ronit Roy’s story is the example of an underrated actor who achieved his rightful share of acclaim in the second innings of his career, well, better late than never. Ronit is not only popular film and tv actor today but has won over critics as well with his mind-blowing performances in Udaan, Ugly and 2 states. Ronit’s younger brother, Rohit Roy, is also a famous actor. He was born in Nagpur but did his schooling from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He holds a degree in hotel management. He worked as management trainees as well at the Sea Rock in Mumbai. He is married to actress Neelam Singh since 2003. He has two daughters and one son.
Ronit was one of the lucky few actors whose first movie is a box office hit. His debut film as a lead actor, Jaan Tere Naam released in 1992 and he tasted success but then things went south when none of his successive films could do well. He started being referred to as a one film wonder. And then came his role as Mr. Bajaj in the mega hit Kasautii Zindagi Kay and the rest they say is history. Next, he replaced Amar Upadhaya as Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi. He has not looked back ever since.
Ronit today has a net worth of approximately US $ 2.5 million. He charges INR 2 to 3 crore per movie assignment. Owing to his stature, he commands US $2500 per episode. He also owns a leading security agency, Ace Security and Protection, which boasts of a clientele like Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bacchan, Salman Khan and Amir Khan to name a few. Ronit owns a swanky house at Carter Road, Bandra in Mumbai. He is fond of collecting luxury cars and possesses Audi Q7 and Audi R8.