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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Ankita Lokhande's house help's daughter found safe after FIR, actor thanks police
Actor Ankita Lokhande has expressed relief and gratitude after two young girls, including the daughter of her house help, who went missing on July 31, were found safe. An FIR was filed following the actor's complaint. She had also sought the public's help in locating the girls, and has now confirmed their safety through a heartfelt social media Wednesday, Ankita and her husband Vicky Jain shared the update on Instagram. Posting a note that read, 'UPDATE: GIRLS FOUND SAFE We're relieved and overjoyed to share that Saloni and Neha have been found SAFE (sic),' the couple extended their thanks to everyone who helped during the the caption, they wrote, 'A heartfelt thank you to @mumbaipolice for acting swiftly and with such dedication. You truly are the BEST. And thank you to every Mumbaikar who shared, supported.. Your prayers and help made all the difference. Grateful beyond words.' The girls, Saloni and Neha, had been missing since the morning of July 31 and were last seen in the Vakola area of Mumbai. Ankita had earlier shared the photos of the girls and described them as family. In her earlier post, she wrote, 'They are not just part of our home, they're family. We are deeply worried and request everyone, especially @mumbaipolice and #Mumbaikars, to help us spread the word and assist in any way possible to bring them back safely. If anyone has seen or heard anything, please reach out immediately or report to the nearest police station.' The FIR was filed at the Malvani Police Station, and the case quickly gained public attention, with many sharing the post in hopes of the work front, Ankita was last seen on 'Laughter Chefs - Unlimited Entertainment', a comedy-based cooking reality show that aired on Colors TV in January 2025. She participated in the show with her husband Vicky Jain, with Bharti Singh as the host and Harpal Singh Sokhi as the judge. The show is also available for streaming on JioHotstar.- EndsMust Watch
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ankita Lokhande's House Help's Missing Daughter Found, Actress Thanks Mumbai Police
Ankita Lokhande had previously raised an urgent alert on Instagram with a combined post containing photographs of the girls and a FIR copy. Ankita Lokhande shared that her house help's daughter had gone missing last week and they sought Mumbai Police's assistance in the matter. Now, the actress and her businessman husband Vicky Jain stated that the girl and one of her friends, who had also gone missing, has been found safe. The couple thanked Mumbai Police for their swift action. Ankita shared a post on behalf of the family which read, 'UPDATE: GIRLS FOUND SAFE We're relieved and overjoyed to share that Saloni and Neha have been found SAFE." She added, 'A heartfelt thank you to @mumbaipolice for acting swiftly and with such dedication you truly are the thank you to every Mumbaikar who shared, supported.. Your prayers and help made all the difference. Grateful beyond words. – Vicky & Ankita." The couple had previously raised an urgent alert on Instagram with a combined post containing photographs of the girls and a FIR copy filed at Malvani Police Station. They shared, 'Our house helps Kanta's daughter and her daughter's friend, Saloni and Neha, have been missing since 31st July, 10 AM. They were last seen near the Vakola area." Ankita and Vicky added, 'They are not just part of our home, they're family. We are deeply worried and request everyone, especially @mumbaipolice and #Mumbaikars, to help us spread the word." She concluded by saying if anyone has seen or heard anything, they should contact them immediately or go to the nearest police station. They also tagged Mumbai Police, Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and others on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankita Lokhande (@lokhandeankita) Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain's Career The popular television couple recently made waves for their appearance on the celebrity cooking-comedy reality show Laughter Chef, hosted by Bharti Singh. Contestants in the show include Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Vaidya, Karan Kundrra, Nia Sharma, Reem Shaikh, Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik, Aly Goni, Sudesh Lehri and Kashmera Shah. Earlier, Ankita and Vicky had participated in the Bigg Boss 17. First Published: August 07, 2025, 14:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ankita Lokhande's house help's missing daughter found safe days after FIR: ‘Thank you to Mumbai police'
Actor Ankita Lokhande recently reported two missing girls, including her house help's daughter, to the police and filed an FIR. The actor has now breathed a sigh of relief as she shared that the missing have been found safe. Ankita Lokhande took to social media to express her gratitude to the Mumbai police. She took to social media to express her gratitude to the Mumbai police, thanking them for their efforts in tracing the girls. Ankita Lokhande's house help's daughter found On Wednesday, Ankita and her husband Vicky Jain took to social media to share that their house help's daughter and one of her friends, who went missing a few days back, have been found safe. The girls had gone missing on July 31. Taking to Instagram, Ankita shared a note which read, 'UPDATE: GIRLS FOUND SAFE We're relieved and overjoyed to share that Saloni and Neha have been found SAFE'. In the caption, the couple thanked the Mumbai police for their help in locating the girls. 'A heartfelt thank you to @mumbaipolice for acting swiftly and with such dedication you truly are the BEST. And thank you to every Mumbaikar who shared, supported.. Your prayers and help made all the difference. Grateful beyond words,' the caption of the joint post read. Ankita Lokhande reached out to Mumbai police Last week, Ankita had registered an FIR and sought police help to trace the two missing girls. The actor took to Instagram to post a message saying that the two girls had been missing since Thursday. She also shared their photo. The post read, 'Urgent: Missing alert (car flashing light). Our house help, Kanta's daughter and her daughter's friend, Saloni and Neha, have been missing since 31st July, 10 AM. They were last seen near the Vakola area. An FIR has already been filed at Malvani Police Station, but their whereabouts are still unknown.' In the post, Ankita called the girls 'family', writing, 'They are not just part of our home, they're family. We are deeply worried and request everyone, especially @mumbaipolice and #Mumbaikars, to help us spread the word and assist in any way possible to bring them back safely. If anyone has seen or heard anything, please reach out immediately or report to the nearest police station.' On the work front Ankita was last seen in Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment, a cooking competition-based comedy show. She participated in it with her husband, Vicky Jain. It premiered on Colors TV on January 2025, hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by Harpal Singh Sokhi. It is also available on JioHotstar.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ankita Lokhande expresses gratitude as her househelp's daughter is found; writes ‘we are relieved and overjoyed'
Television actress Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain took to social media to share a heartwarming update after a distressing 48 hours. Their house help Kanta's daughter, Saloni, and her friend Neha, who had gone missing on July 31 around 10 AM, have now been found safe and unharmed. In a heartfelt update, the couple wrote: 'UPDATE: GIRLS FOUND SAFE. We're relieved and overjoyed to share that Saloni and Neha have been found SAFE! A heartfelt thank you to @mumbaipolice for acting swiftly and with such dedication — you truly are the BEST. And thank you to every Mumbaikar who shared, supported.. Your prayers and help made all the difference. Grateful beyond words. – Vicky & Ankita.' The couple had earlier raised an urgent alarm on Instagram with a joint post that included images of the girls and an FIR copy filed at the Malvani Police Station. They had shared, 'Our house help Kanta's daughter and her daughter's friend, Saloni and Neha, have been missing since 31st July, 10 AM. They were last seen near the Vakola area.' Highlighting their emotional investment, Ankita and Vicky added, 'They are not just part of our home, they're family. We are deeply worried and request everyone, especially @mumbaipolice and #Mumbaikars, to help us spread the word.' Thanks to the quick response by Mumbai Police and the public's support, the two girls are now safely reunited with their families. The entire ordeal not only displayed the power of community and social media but also reinforced the emotional bond Ankita and Vicky share with their extended household.
India Today
7 days ago
- India Today
Ankita Lokhande appeals to public after house-help's daughter goes missing
Actor Ankita Lokhande has appealed to her Instagram followers over the disappearance of her house-help's daughter and a friend. The minors, identified as Saloni and Neha, were last seen in the Vakola area of Santacruz (East), Mumbai, on the morning of July 31. Despite a formal case registered at Malvani Police Station, their whereabouts remain in an Instagram post, shared the urgency of the situation, appealing to the public for assistance. In a post, she detailed the timeline and location of the girls' disappearance, stating, "Urgent: Missing alert (car flashing light). Our house help, Kanta's daughter and her daughter's friend, Saloni and Neha, have been missing since 31st July, 10 AM. They were last seen near the Vakola area. An FIR has already been filed at Malvani Police Station, but their whereabouts are still unknown (sic)."advertisementExpressing her deep concern, Lokhande described the girls as family, emphasising the distress caused by their sudden absence. "They're family," she stated, highlighting the personal impact of the situation on her household. "They are not just part of our home, they're family. We are deeply worried and request everyone, especially @mumbaipolice and #Mumbaikars, to help us spread the word and assist in any way possible to bring them back safely. If anyone has seen or heard anything, please reach out immediately or report to the nearest police station (sic)," she further per a PTI report, the police have classified the case as one of kidnapping, given that minors are involved. According to an official, no substantial leads have surfaced since the girls were reported extended her appreciation for any support and prayers from the public, underlining the collective effort required in such circumstances. "Your support and prayers mean everything right now. @devendra_fadnavis @mieknathshinde @ajitpawarspeaks @cpmumbaipolice @mla_aslamshaikh @vikaashagarwall- Vicky & Ankita (sic)," she noted in her shared incident has drawn attention from local authorities and media, as the search for the missing girls is ongoing. In the meantime, friends, family, and fans have rallied to spread awareness and gather any potential information that could aid in the girls' safe who was recently seen in 'Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment', is actively using her platform to mobilise support.- EndsMust Watch
