Know Everything About Ankita Prabhu Walawalkar In 2025
Ankita Prabhu Walawalkar also known as the “Kokan Hearted Girl” has in 2025 become one of Maharashtra’s most loved digital creators and influencers. She is known for her great love for Konkan culture and also for this amazing rise from a small village to the big screen which also includes her graduation to digital influence. Ankita is the picture of traditional value combined with modern ambition.
Early Life and Education
Born in the small village of Devbag in Malvan of Sindhudurg in 1995 Anika spent her childhood amid the beautiful Konkan coast. She was raised in a culture that very much became a part of who she is which today extends to her online presence. Also at an early age, she took up engineering in Civil at the Metropolitan Institute of Technology and Management in Maharashtra.
Career Journey and Digital Fame
Ankita started her professional life at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). But it was in the field of storytelling and content creation that she found her true passion. She began with short videos which highlighted the local life and traditions in Konkan, which grew to have a large audience. Her distinctive voice and very real content spoke to millions which in turn got her a large following on social media sites like Instagram and YouTube.
In 2025 her following on Instagram has grown to over 1.1 million and that of her YouTube channel to over 500,000 subscribers. What we see in her content is a shift that includes coverage of fashion, beauty, wellness, and travel in addition to village life also which at large features local businesses and artisans from her region.
Business Ventures
Ankita is beyond a creator she is an entrepreneur. In Malvan she has put up the Walawalkar Beach Resort which gives tourists a traditional and at the same time a comfortable stay right in the heart of the Konkan coast. Also, she runs a local business platform called “Sindhudyog” which does hand-crafted products and rural start-ups. Her business forays are proof of her commitment to bettering her community which at the same time she is developing into very authentic brands.
Reality TV and Media Presence
What stood out in her was her down-to-earth personality, honesty, and leadership which took her to the final six. Her stay in the house also won her more fans and put her in the television limelight.
She has also been a part of other Marathi TV programs which include “Chala Hawa Yeu Dya” and to date has appeared as a guest in programs on Zee Marathi which also has seen her growth in popularity.
Personal Life
In the year 2025 February, Ankita wed Kunal Bhugat a music composer. Their traditional style Konkani wedding is held at home town in Lakshmarayan Temple had the ceremony. From that, the wedding photos were shared across social media, which went viral for culture and simplicity.
Final Thoughts
Transcending the traditional role of a civil engineer to that of a digital icon she has balanced modern success with the preservation of her heritage. Also through 2025, she is to be an inspiration to millions in Maharashtra and beyond.