‘Pavitra Rishta’ Fame Ankita Lokhande shares a nostalgic post recalling her movie Manikarnika alongside Kangana Ranaut saying “I knew this character was the perfect one for my debut in Bollywood”
As Kangana Ranaut starrer film ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi’ completes four years, actress Ankita Lokhande got nostalgic about her debut project and remembered working on it.
Known for her role in ‘Pavitra Rishta’, Ankita played the role of Jhalkaribai, a commander in Rani Laxmibai’s army, in the 2019 film.
Ankita shared, “When Jhalkaribai was first introduced to me, I immediately felt connected and empowered. I knew this character was perfect for my debut in Bollywood.”
The 38-year-old actress has also appeared in reality shows such as ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 4’, ‘Comedy Circus’, among others.
However, she gained much popularity with ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and after her Bollywood debut with ‘Manikarnika’, she also appeared in ‘Baaghi 3’.
Ankita will next be seen alongside Randeep Hooda in ‘Swatantra Veer Savarkar’.
Ankita Lokande added: “Playing a real character and exuding those emotions is challenging and I feel great that I played it so well. I feel great to have a beautiful, graceful and strong memorable first step.
‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ was a historical drama based on the life of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut played the lead role and Ankita Lokhande played a major supporting role. Krish Jagarlamudi and Ranaut directed it.
The film also starred Ankita Lokhande, Jisshu Sengupta, Atul Kulkarni and others.
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