The Kokan Hearted Girl, whose real name is Ankita Prabhu Walawalkar is from Malvan, Maharashtra. She is a rising social media influencer who experienced a turning point in her career when she competed on Bigg Boss Marathi 5 in 2024 and received great exposure.

Childhood and Schooling
Ankita was born on February 17 and attended Dr. Datta Samant High School before continuing her studies at N A D Topiwalla Junior College in Malvan. She attended the Metropolitan Institute of Technology and Management to further her studies in civil engineering. 

Personal Life
Coming from a supportive Konkan family, Ankita is the daughter of Prabhu and Rashmi Valawalkar. She has two sisters, Shahanara and Ruhy, who have always encouraged her ambitions. At the age of 16, Ankita entered a relationship with a man over a decade her senior. She married him at the age of 18, over her parents' disapproval. She later went back to her parents' house, though, after experiencing marital difficulties, which inspired her to pursue her artistic side.

Rise To Fame
After coming home, Ankita started making videos for TikTok and soon became well-known. She made a smooth shift to Instagram once the service was banned in India, where viewers were enthralled by her colorful travel and lifestyle videos. A video of her giving her father a garment went viral and resonated with viewers making it one of her most memorable moments.

Media Engagement and Recognition
In October 2022, Ankita hosted a show for the Tarun Bharat newspaper in Mumbai, enhancing her media presence. She also achieved a significant milestone by receiving YouTube’s Silver Play Button in November 2022, underscoring her growing influence in the digital world.

Media Engagement and Recognition
After coming home, Ankita started making videos for TikTok and soon became well-known. She made a smooth shift to Instagram once the service was banned in India where viewers were enthralled by her colorful travel and lifestyle videos.

In conclusion
As she continues her adventure in the social media world, Ankita Prabhu Walawalkar who loves fashion, travel, and family, is sure to inspire many.