The couple's wedding ceremony was held at the city's Grand Hyatt Hotel, where Lokhande's friends from the industry, including actors Amruta Khanvilkar and Srishty Rode were present.
Rode and Khanvilkar took to their Instagram stories and shared pictures of the couple, confirming that the couple got married.
The groom arrived with his baraat in a vintage car, pictures and videos of which were shared by her fans on social media.
For the ceremony, the 36-year-old "Pavitra Rishta" star wore a golden lehenga while Jain matched the bride with a golden-white sherwani. The couple had been dating for over two years.
The wedding festivities of the couple began from Saturday with a mehendi ceremony, followed by an engagement and the sangeet night, which was also attended by Lokhande's close friend, actor Kangana Ranaut.
The duo worked together in 2019 period movie "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi ".
A red carpet event for the couple's reception was called off due to rising COVID cases in the city.
As per reports, the shooting for Pavitra Rishta 2 has begun and the new cast of the show has been announced as well. Popular actor Shaheer Sheikh is all set to play Manav in Pavitra Rishta 2, a character once played by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput before he quit the show to focus on his Bollywood career.
Besides, the show will marks Ankita Lokhande's return as Archana and veteran actor Usha Nadkarni will return to reprise her character, Savita Deshmukh. Recently, Shaheer Sheikh had shared some pictures from Pavitra Rishta 2.0 with Ankita Lokhande and Usha Nadkarni. In the picture with Ankita, Shaheer was seen wearing a check black-and-white shirt, Ankita in a white floral kurta with yellow dupatta.
Shaheer, who is the new face of Manav Deshmukh, penned a heartfelt note on playing Sushant Singh Rajput's role, Manav, on the show. The actor wrote that when he was first approached for Pavitra Rishta 2, he was taken aback and thought would dare to play a character immortalised by Sushant Singh Rajput.
Shaheer also revealed how scared he was to do the role. He also said that nobody can replace Sushant and that he will try to do justice to his role. Recently, Ankita Lokhande had also shared a picture from Pavitra Rishta where she was seen sleeping in a saree on the sets. Meanwhile, fans say no one can replace Sushant... but they are excited to see the new jodi.
However, reports suggest that Pavitra Rishta 2.0 will be streamed on ZEE5 for 55 days following which, it will also be available on ALTBalaji.
Ankita Lokhande is back on the sets of the show that had made her and her rumoured ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput a household name 12 years ago. While the actress reprises her role as Archana, actor Shaheer Sheikh has been roped in to play Manav Deshmukh, the character originally played by Sushant and later by Hiten Tejwani.
Sushant's fans, however, are agitated fans claiming they would not watch the show, which no longer features Sushant as Manav.
"No one can replace this gem. No one has the guts to replace his character or him. He is with us. He is alive in our hearts. We will keep fighting for his honor. OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT #BoycottPavitraRishta2," tweeted a fan of Sushant.
No one can replace this gem
— 🌙 💕Yashi019 💕🌙 (@Yashi0011) July 12, 2021
No one has the guts to replace his character or him
He is with us
He is alive in our hearts
We will keep fighting for his honor
OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT #BoycottPavitraRishta2 pic.twitter.com/1xsoYchRiK
"No one will be able to take Sushant's place. @itsSSR. Pavitra Rista serial was popular for Sushant, not for any Natunkita. OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT#BoycottBullywood #BoycottPavitraRishta2," tweeted another fan.
No one will be able to take Sushant's place. @itsSSR
— 🌿🌸🦋SUSMITA🦋🌸🌿 Justice4SSR (@Susmita68334340) July 12, 2021
🌿🌸💫✨🦋🌼🦋✨💫🌸🌿
Pavitra Rista serial was popular for Sushant, not for any Natunkita.
OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT#BoycottBullywood #BoycottPavitraRishta2 pic.twitter.com/Ngb8egjvrn
"Manav is not a name. It is a emotion of millions...That emotion which directly connects to Sushant. So we can't accept this Manav 2... Let's Boycott..OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT #BoycottPavitraRishta2," wrote another fan.
Manav is not a name. It is a emotion of millions...That emotion which directly connects to Sushant..
— Afrin Neha🦋 SSRF/SSRian🦋 (@imNehaa_) July 12, 2021
So we can't accept this Manav 2...
Let's Boycott..
OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT#BoycottPavitraRishta2
Netizens also commented on Ankita Lokhande's tweets, trolling the actress for being a part of the second season of the show just a year after her rumoured ex-boyfriend Sushant's death. Fans also alleged that the makers of the show are cashing in on Sushant's death for publicity and monetary gain.
Forever grateful ma’am ❤️ #PavitraRishta2 #PavitraRishta https://t.co/YJLRdm6mXK
— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) July 12, 2021
"#BoycottPavitraRishta2 OUR MANAV ONLY SUSHANT stop making money on d name of tribute. Plz don't play wd our emotions. Don't take advantage on a dead person. If u really respect him thn raise ur voice 4 his justice, not ruining his memories. He needs justice not ur so called tribute," a fan commented on Ankita Lokhande's tweet where she has expressed gratitude to Ekta Kapoor for "Pavitra Rishta 2".
"Lol aren't you the one, who said there is no Pavitra Rishta without Sushant #fakeanikta," retorted another user.
"Only problem is her Manav keeps changing. Love toh... situational hai," expressed another user.
One of the Instagram users commented that if there is no Sushant, there is no meaning to Pavitra Rishta 2.0. Another user reacted that Pavitra Rishta was good only with Sushant and they simply cannot give his place to anyone else. The second season of this famous television serial has a lot of challenges ahead. While Ankita is returning to the small screen after a long time, for Shaheer Sheikh it will be all about fulfilling the expectations of Sushant’s fans as well as giving his own definition to the character of Manav.
Shaheer is quite an accomplished actor and has a huge female fan following. Over the years he has proved his versatility portraying different characters in serials like Mahabharta and Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi. Interestingly, Pavitra Rishta 2.0 is going the digital way and will stream on ZEE5 so it will have a restricted audience.
Even then the makers are confident of the success of this second season as they believe that people have still not forgotten the magic of Archana and Manav and would love to see them again.
Susuhant was interacting with the media at Star Screen Awards 2018 here on Sunday.
Director Abhishek Kapoor's romance-drama "Kedarnath" features the actor opposite debutant Sara Ali Khan. It set against the backdrop of the disastrous 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
The movie has managed to collect a total of Rs 42 crore after the end of its first week.
Talking about the film's success, Sushant said: "I am really happy with the audience response to the film. When an actor's work gets appreciated then it feels good because through that he gets an encouragement.
"The kind of minute detail we have shown in the film, they are getting connected to it and appreciating it. As an actor or as a filmmaker, all we want is that whatever we wanted to say should reach towards the audience without any obstacle."
Sushant's former girlfriend of six years Ankita Lokhande is also gearing up for her Bollywood debut in "Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi".
Last week, casting director Mukesh Chhabra shared her first look from the film on his Instagram and captioned it: "Here is the official look of actress Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkari Bai in her debut film - 'Manikarnik'a. A woman soldier in Rani Laxmibai's army, Jhalkari Bai eventually rose to the position of an advisor to the Queen."
Sushant commented on the post: "It looks absolutely great Ankita. I am extremely happy to see this. May God bless you with lots of success and happiness."
Ankita replied" "Thank you Sushant. I wish you the same."
Talking about the incident, Sushant said on Sunday: "I saw the picture and I really liked it.I wanted to congratulate her on that so, I did it."
When asked Sushant whether he congratulated Ankita personally on her Hindi film debut, he said, "I am the same person on digital platform and in my real life so, whatever comment I made on that post was not to show off for people but I really wanted to congratulate her. She also replied to my comment then, I feel there wasn't need for any separate conversation."
Sushant will be seen in Tarun Mansukhani's "Drive" and Abhishek Chaubey's "Son Chiriya".
However, it seems Balaji Telefilms was looking for a younger, dashing actor to play the male lead. The name of Shaheer Sheikh for the role of Manav had been doing rounds for some time. But now the casting director of Pavitra Rishta 2.0 has finally confirmed that the Mahabharta fame actor is indeed going to play the role of Manav which earlier made Sushant a household made during the first season of the show.
Apart from Ankita Lokhande, who will continue to play the character of Archana in the second season, Usha Nadkarni who earlier essayed the iconic Aai in Pavitra Rishta will once again reprise her role. However, unlike the first season, Pavitra Rishta 2.0 will be a complete digital affair and will not air on Zee TV or any other channel.
According to the casting director, Adityoa Suranna, it will be a big challenge for everyone as the benchmark has already been set. Talking to Hindustan Times, Suranna said that both Ankita and Ushaji have already been accepted in their respective roles by the audience. But he believes that the role of Manav will be a big challenge for Shaheer Sheikh as well as for the directors.
Sushant Singh Rajput as Manav was iconic and received immense love. So when Shaheer Sheikh will grace the screen in the same role, fans of Pavitra Rishta are bound to compare him with Sushant Singh Rajput.
Over the years, Shaheer Sheikh has portrayed many different and difficult roles from Arjun in Mahabharta to Dev in Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi 3 successfully and the makers are confident that he will also win the hearts of the viewers with his portrayal of Manav in Pavitra Rishta 2.0.
Ankita issued a statement on Twitter denying the possibility of her participation in the show, calling such rumours "baseless".
"It has come to my notice that certain sections of the media have been speculating that I will be participating in Bigg Boss this year. I would like them and everyone at large to know and make a note that I am not going to be a part of the show. The rumours of my participation are baseless. People have been too quick to send me their hatred for something I am not even a part of," reads Ankita's statement.
The actress' statement comes just a few days after speculative reports emerged claiming Ankita might take part in the next season of the controversial reality show along with actress Rhea Chakraborty, both the actresses being ex-girlfriends of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who passed away in June last year.
Earlier on Tuesday Ankita penned an open letter professing love for her boyfriend Vicky Jain on Tuesday evening. The appreciation post comes just a day after Ankita wrote a sentimental tribute to ex-boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, on the occasion of his first death anniversary on June 14.
Ankita wrote on Instagram: "Dear Vikki, you were there for me when times were tough. You were always the first person to ask me how I was doing, if I needed help in anything, or if I wanted to get away so that I could clear my head. You were always so worried about me, and I always told you that I was fine because I was knowing that I had you with me. I want to thank you for being the best boyfriend in the world."
"I don't need to tell you what I need, but you always know what it is somehow. Thank you for always treating me like a princess, for making time for me no matter how busy you get, for making the effort to bond with my family, and for hanging out with me and my friends. These little things mean a lot. These are what endear you to me," she added.
"We have been through so much together. I cannot believe it sometimes. I love you because you stayed by my side, and you promised that everything will be okay. You kept your promise, and you always came through for me. For that, I will always be grateful to you. It's been a very challenging year, and knowing that I have you by my side made all the difference. I don't know where I'd be without you. I love you more now because of this," she further wrote.
"I used to think that I will never find happiness or love again because of all the heartbreaks and disappointments that I experienced in the past. But then I met you, and you made a believer out of me. We fell in love, and we were never the same people again. Thank you for coming into my life and making me the happiest girl in the world. Thank you for your love that inspires me to be a better person," Ankita expressed.
"Hats off to you Vikki for all the support u provide. I promise to give you all the happiness u deserve. It's important to appreciate your partner for what he is doing for you. Not every man can handle this situation the way u did. Thank you for everything. Respect and love forever," the actress concluded.
As is known for this year’s Bigg Boss season, the makers are looking for couples or celeb pairs who had a breakup. The controversial past is one thing that has been the top priority for selecting contestants for Bigg Boss 15 and both Rhea and Ankita’s linkup with Sushant Singh Rajput make them the most controversial celebs around today.
While Sushant was close to both these girls at different points of time in his life, both Ankita and Rhea do not see eye to eye, and hence bringing these two as housemates can be nothing short of a big hot thing in the history of Bigg Boss. But it is also equally true that neither Ankita nor Rhea would like to share the same roof and that too for a long period. So the chances of Ankita Lokhande and Rhea Chakraborty joining Bigg Boss 15 are very less.
The list of probable also includes other big names from the entertainment world including Jennifer Winget, Naagin fame Adaa Khan, KKK’s Tejaswi Prakash, Chennai Express fame Nikitin Dheer, and Indian Idol 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant.
Earlier names of television celebrities like Parth Samthaan, Sanya Irani, and Surbhi Chandna had also turned up but they rejected the offer. Even Salman Khan’s Tere Naam fame actress Bhumika Chawla refused to be a part of Bigg Boss 15. However, Sana Makbul who is currently a part of Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 has shown interest but it is not known whether the makers have approached her not.
"I am glad that I am here at the right time, when it is not about Bollywood or TV. It is about talent, concept and story. People want to see good work and talent," Ankita told IANS.
Ankita got famous with TV show "Pavitra Rishta".
Several television stars like Sushant Singh Rajput, Gurmeet Choudhary and Ram Kapoor have made transition to the big screen. Also, many Bollywood actors like Anil Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan have worked for the small screen.
Asked if she is happy about the blurring of lines between the two mediums, Ankita said: "It is a good thing, it should be like that only. If you see in Hollywood, there is no line. They do TV and films. Here, in India we have our vision that television is small screen and film is big screen."
"It is our assumption as how we look at things," said Ankita who essayed the role of Jhalkari Bai, a fierce woman warrior who used to disguise as Rani Laxmibai and fight with the enemies.
She really wants people to see that "talented actors are proving themselves in Bollywood".
Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput dated for six long years and had also planned to get married by the end of December 2016. But their sudden breakup and his liaison with Raabta actress Kriti Sanon shocked his fans. Alcoholism, abuse, and more were cited as the reasons for their breakup but Sushant just said that they have grown apart. Now it seems the truth is finally coming out and the one to reveal it is none other than the sister of Kangana Ranaut, Rangoli Chandel.
PR Team Forced Sushant To Break Up From Ankita?
Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita were very close to Sandip Singh who recently shared a sweet post in the memory of his friend. Surprisingly, in this post, the director has not said a word about Sushant’s latest girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty but stated that it was only Ankita who could have saved the actor. Sushant had even agreed that he will be always indebted to his Pavitra Rishta co-star because of the support she offered during his journey from a television actor to a film star.
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The actor’s psychiatrist has gone on record saying that the Kai Po Che actor regretted breaking up with Ankita and was not happy with Rhea. Now Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel has joined this interaction saying that it was the PR team of Sushant that forced him to break up with his longtime girlfriend.
PR Broke Spine Of Sushant
Tagging Sandip Singh’s post and appreciating his feelings, Rangoli further added that Sushant hired a fancy PR who works for Bollywood mafia. She changed his mindset telling Sushant that people do not fall in love because everything here is branding. The publicist convinced the actor that he had to be paired in public with an exciting actress to enhance his brand building.
From pressurizing him to shift from Malad to Bandra where all the celebs live to break up with Ankita who was just a television actress, Rangoli says the PR did everything to break the spine of Sushant.
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Finally, these fake friends and promises led to depression due to which Sushant committed suicide. Rangoli Chandel has been known to make accusations at many big stars, producers, and directors. On the other hand, everyone knows that Ankita was devastated due to her breakup. Similarly, the actress was an important part of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi directed by Kangana Ranaut. So naturally, Rangoli has a soft spot for her.
Fans are demanding CBI inquiry but until the truth comes out, no one will know exactly what forced Sushant Singh Rajput to end his life.
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The special moments shared by Shweta has already touched the hearts of the Shuddh Desi Romance actor’s fans. They have poured a lot of good wishes and thanks for sharing such a sweet and unforgettable video. Shweta, on the other hand, has thanked Sushant’s fans for showing so much strength and care for her brother and her family.
https://youtu.be/cdkoTfPcuX0
In her message, Shweta says, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the kind of love and support you guys have shown... I can’t thank you guys enough for giving our family strength & caring for us during this difficult time. Let’s have faith in God and his justice.... keep praying.” Shweta was the one who earlier said that forgive and celebrate the joy of life after the death of her brother which did not go down well with Sushant’s supporters.
Shweta Singh Kirti(Sister of Sushant) demands Justice for Sushant. She demands CBI ENQUIRY !!!! @CMOMaharashtra @MumbaiPolice. Do the needful & transfer the case to CBI. We trust ur investigation but we want it deeper & clearer. #IndiaWithDrSwamyForSSR pic.twitter.com/zMmhkb3YPx
— 𝘍𝘭𝘺𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 🦋❤️ (Justice for Sushant) (@Shilpi_Flyhigh) July 12, 2020
Fans have been questioning since long as to why the family of Sushant Singh Rajput is not taking much interest in the movement calling for CBI inquiry in the actor’s case. While actors like Nana Patekar, Shekhar Suman, and Ankita Lokhande visited Patna and talked with Sushant’s father, the family has even alleged that some are using Sushant’s death to propel their selfish motives.
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The Dil Bechara actor looks so happy and excited like a child doing the ever-so-famous trick of the Thalaiva. However, it is not surprising for his fans. They knew that the actor loved creativity and innovation and tried different things all the time.
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In yet another video, one can see the wonderful actor from Bihar whistling and clapping encouragingly while his Raabta co-star dances at an award function. It seems the host of the event Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan called her from the audience to perform. She is seen dancing on the famous number ‘pura London thumak da’ from Kangana Ranaut flick Queen.
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As an outsider, the Chhichhore actor was well aware of the confidence it takes to dance like that in front of the A-listed audience. Moreover, Kriti is dancing with two big names in Bollywood standing by her side. With his cheering, clapping, and whistling Sushant is showing his support for Kriti.
Another video gives you glimpses of how well Ankita Lokhande knew about her co-star in Pavitra Rishta. As is known, both the stars participated in Jhalak Dikhhala Jaa Season 4. During one of the episodes, the host Sumeet Raghavan asked a few interesting questions to Anikta about Sushant. Surprisingly, she was bang on giving all correct answers.
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His behind the scenes (BTS) videos with co-star Sanjana Sanghi in Paris also reveal that the actor loved to have fun, enjoy life, and encourage his co-stars. That makes one wonder as to how can a fun-loving guy like Sushant Singh Rajput can commit suicide.
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His last movie Dil Bechara directed by Mukesh Chhabra starring Sanjana Sanghi will release on Disney plus Hotstar on 24 July. The trailer of this film created a record with 10 million-plus views. Makers and fans are hoping that its release will also create a history.
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Prior to his Bollywood debut with Kai Po Che! in 2013, Rajput was a TV star courtesy his hit daily soap Pavitra Rishta, which aired from 2009 to 2014. The actor was paired opposite Lokhande in the show and the two even went on to have a long-term relationship. They parted ways in 2016.
Ankita had also voiced solidarity with the fight for justice for Sushant by lighting a diya (lamp) for the late actor and calling him "Child of God" in her post on July 14, commemorating one month of the Bollywood actor's unfortunate demise.
Sushant's family has also joined the movement for seeking justice as his sister posted a picture of the memorial corner made for Sushant in their house and wrote, "If truth doesn’t matter, nothing ever will! #justiceforsushantsinghrajput"
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If truth doesn’t matter, nothing ever will! #justiceforsushantsinghrajput
In the latest development to the Sushant Rajput's death probe, on Tuesday, the actor's father has filed a complaint against Rhea Chakraborty in Rajiv Nagar Police station in Patna. The FIR has been lodged against the actor's girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty under Sections 340, 342, 380, 406, 420, 306 of the IPC, which includes 'abetment of suicide'. Five other persons have also been booked under charges such as 'abetment to suicide, cheating, and conspiracy'.
Courtesy: Urvashi Kandpal, Republic
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Ankita and Sushant met on the sets of popular TV serial Pavitra Rishta and dated for over six years till 2016.
In her first interview post-Sushant's demise on June 14, Anikta said the actor was a happy guy who never let success or failure affect him to the extent of getting depressed.
"When the news came and it was everywhere that he committed suicide, it took me a lot of time to accept it. I want to tell everyone that Sushant was not the kind of guy who will get into depression. He was not somebody who will commit suicide because he is sad.
He was a happy guy. Sushant and I have been through worse situations. I don't know what position he was in and what was he doing, but as time passed I started trying to understand how somebody's death is labelled as suicide But as much as I know Sushant he was not a depressed guy, the actor told Republic TV.
Sushant was found dead at his Bandra residence last month. The actor's untimely demise was followed by a high-profile investigation by Mumbai Police during which many big names from Bollywood, including filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Aditya Chopra, recorded their statements.
Over a month after the actor's death, his father lodged a police complaint in Patna on Tuesday against his girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty, accusing her of abetting the suicide.
In his complaint, Krishna Kumar Singh, who had been maintaining a stoic silence over the tragic death of his 34-year-old son, also sought to invoke the provisions of the Mental Health Care Act, alleging that the "machinations" of Rhea and her family members had caused his son to crack up, despite a successful career in films, and ultimately drove him to suicide.
Ankita said it is heartbreaking when people call Sushant a depressed man because he was somebody who knew how to dream big and work towards making them into a reality.
"I have not seen a person like Sushant, a guy who used to write his own dreams. He had a diary... He had his five-year plan -- what he wants to do, how he will look, etc. And exactly after five years, he had fulfilled them. And when things like depression' are used after his name... it is heartbreaking.
He could be upset about a few things. We all get anxious, he could be anxious. But depression is a big word. Calling someone bipolar' is a big thing, she said.
Ankita said it is hard for her to accept the narrative that he was not happy because of a few box office failures as Sushant had a lot of patience and always believed in bouncing back.
He used to say if anything doesn't happen I will make a short film. I have seen him working so hard for himself. He was doing theatre and chose Pavitra Rishta'. He was one of the biggest stars on TV. He left the show when he was at his peak because he wanted to do something else.
"He did films. He was someone who knew what he wanted to do. To get into films, he waited for 3 years. He was sitting at home and waiting for that one break. Everybody doesn't have so much patience, she said.
Asked about claims of financial instability leading him into depression, Anikta said, money was never on Sushant's agenda.
"Money was a small thing for Sushant, his passion was way bigger than anything else. He always used to say, If everything ends I will build my empire again'.
"Money was never an agenda for him. His passion for life was bigger than anything. Success and failure never affected him. He believed in bouncing back. He used to find happiness in smaller things. He cannot die for this, she said.
In an interview with India Today, Anikta said she stands with Sushant's family in these testing times and wants to know the reason behind his death.
I m saying he was not depressed and if somebody is saying it's suicide, I want to know why. If somebody is saying he was murdered, I want to know who did it? I am standing with Sushant's family. I also want to know what happened. One thing I am sure is that depression, is impossible for me to believe that it happened, she said.
After the FIR was lodged by Sushant's father, Ankita had posted on Twitter a black-and-white image with "Truth Wins" written in the centre.
Commenting on her cryptic post, the actor said Sushant's demise is a big loss and like all his admirers, she also wants to know the truth.
I said Truth Wins'. And we all want to know the truth. I want to know what happened. That's why I am here. His family and friends, me, we all want to know what happened with him. A good and happy guy has just gone like this. It's a big loss."
— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) July 29, 2020
The actor said while she is unaware about Sushant's relationship with Rhea, she shares a good equation with his family.
I can't comment on Sushant and Rhea's relationship. I was not there. As for Sushant's family, I want to take a stand for them. They must have something to prove and show people.
Indeed !!! https://t.co/i7BpGACxRK
— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) July 31, 2020
(PTI)
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Top CBI sources have reportedly told Republic Media Network that the family of Sushant Singh Rajput is suspecting murder. This comes after Sushant's father KK Singh and sister recorded a statement with the investigating agency on Monday.
The family suspects the death as murder "based on the evidence which has been tampered with and forensic evidence," sources said.
The CBI has already registered an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty, based on KK Singh’s complaint, and others, after the Centre accepted Bihar government’s recommendation for an investigation by the premier investigative agency.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has shared a video demanding CBI probe into the death of Sushant - ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on the petition by Rhea Chakraborty seeking transfer of the FIR lodged by the family from Patna to Mumbai.
"We want CBI for Sushant Singh Rajput. We deserve to know the truth," says the actress in a video published by her verified Twitter team, which goes by the name of Team Kangana Ranaut.
Mumbai police wants to rush the probe, Sanjay Raut saying they are almost done with the investigation, we deserve to know the truth #CBIForSSR @republic #justiceforSushanthSinghRajput @shwetasinghkirt @anky1912 pic.twitter.com/2SV1AwaFx7
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Rhea Chakraborty in her written submissions in the Sushant's death case told the SC on Thursday that the Patna FIR of July 25, could at best be regarded as a zero FIR and transferred to the Mumbai Police.
The Jalebi actress also insisted that Sushant's father has made baseless allegations against her. The SC has already reserved the verdict on Rhea's transfer plea.
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The video surfaced online after Sushant's girlfriend and actress Rhea Chakraborty claimed that Sushant felt claustrophobic in flights and had to take medication for it. Her statement was denied by several people, including his former girlfriend Ankita Lokhande.
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Now, a video where Sushant is seen confessing that he had claustrophobia has emerged. He revealed this in an episode of Zee Cafe's talk show "Look Who's Talking With Niranjan Iyengar", in the second season of the show. The episode aired in November, 2015.
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Sushant's confession comes in a sections of the show where he plays the game of two truths and a lie. Sushant said three facts about him, one of which was a lie. The actor mentioned claustrophobia, sleeping for six hours a day, and being a terrible singer. He then revealed that the second fact was a lie.
"The lie is that I sleep for six hours a day. I have insomnia so I can't sleep for more than 2 hours a day," he said.
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On August 27, Ankita rubbished the claim of Rhea that the late actor had claustrophobia, by sharing a throwback video on Twitter where the actor can be seen flying his expensive Boeing 737 Fixed Base Flight Simulator, which he had purchased in 2018.
Sharing the video, Ankita captioned: "Is this #claustrophobia? You always wanted to fly and you did it and we all are proud of you."
Is this #claustrophobia?
You always wanted to fly and you did it and we all are proud of you 😊 pic.twitter.com/5gc2sgyaEK— Ankita lokhande (@anky1912) August 27, 2020
(IANS)
While introducing the video on YouTube Adhyayan writes, "The man with the indomitable spirit. The man who flew on the wings of courage and hope. An inspiration to a billion hearts... Sushant is now a metaphor for big dreams and aspirations. A name, synonymous with love before and after. Long love Sushant. Please share This video as much as you can so that it could reach out to all his fans all around the world ."
Ankita could not stop herself from sharing her feelings after watching this video. In her tweet, the Pavitra Rishta actress penned, "I’m Speechless adhyayan."
https://twitter.com/anky1912/status/1302123346436395009
In reply, Adhyayan Summan says, "Hi Ankita thank you so much for sharing this video for Sushant fans. I am indebted. Just wanted to give him and his fans a tribute through art and that’s the least I could do lots of love and stay strong."
https://twitter.com/AdhyayanSsuman/status/1302132565592080385
Fans of Sushant Singh Rajput could not help but appreciate this musical effort from Adhyayan Sumaan. One of the users on social media wrote, "It is mesmerizing, you nailed it Adhyayan. Emotions!! And what do I say about you Ankita, you are a beautiful person inside out. You are just amazing. Love and power to you!!"
https://twitter.com/MahindruAlka/status/1302136812136087555
Yet another user wrote, "Thanking you and your father to stand up for our HERO SSR the legend. Great tribute."
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A user who got very emotional after watching it wrote, "Make more videos from his memory. because of memory ke alaba kuch hey bhi nahi."
https://twitter.com/sushant_sus2/status/1302140946528612352
Here are a few more such emotional tweets from Sushant Singh Rajput fans who consider their SSR a legend.
https://twitter.com/DipinDhingra/status/1302142457921122304
https://twitter.com/nishasinghrani1/status/1302140739715919872
All these words start the video on Sushant Singh Rajput. As Ankita Lokhande's voice says, "Maine aapne life mein aisa ladka nahi dekha hai who writes his dreams, sir." Her voice hammers yet again in between saying, "Its a very sad thing jab log ek kahani bana lete hai aur apne tarike se usse portray karte hai. Do you even know who was Sushant? Kisiko pata bhi hai Sushant kya tha?"
As emotional Ankita Lokhande's words conclude, Adhyayan starts singing, "Jab Tak tuzhe pyaar se beintehah main bhar na du. Jab tak main duwaoon sa sau dafha tuzhe padh na lu, ha mere pas tum raho, jane ki baat na karo." All through the video while Adhyayan Summan continues singing in between you can hear emotional Ankita Lokhande trying to reveal how Sushant was as a person. When the song ends with 'ab hum aur tum sirf khwaboon mein milenge jaise sukhe huwe phool kitabo mein milenge" it automatically makes you emotional.
Conceived, sung, and directed by Adhyayan himself special appreciation for music arranger Harshit Chauhan and editor Hardik Reen for this mesmerizing creation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVmzJD4MUC8
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Mumbai: Actor Ankita Lokhande on Wednesday said that she has never claimed that Sushant Singh Rajput was "murdered" but wants "justice" for her "late friend" and his family.
Rajput, 34, was found dead in his Bandra apartment in June. His death has sparked a lot of controversy in the media.
Lokhande, who met Rajput on the sets of TV show "Pavitra Rishta" and dated him till 2016, had posted "Justice" on her Twitter wall after Rajput's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty was arrested by NCB.
Chakraborty, who has been accused of abetting Rajput's suicide by his family, was arrested on Tuesday, by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a drugs case linked to the late actor's death.
Following Chakraborty's arrest, Lokhande tweeted, "Nothing happens by chance, by fate. You create your own fate by your actions. That's Karma."
Now Lokhande has opened up about her reasons to stand with Rajput's family as she shared a statement on her social media handles.
"I again clarify, for the reason time and again being asked by the media to me on whether I feel it's a murder or suicide? I have never said it's a murder or anyone in particular is responsible.
"I always have encouraged justice for my late friend SSR and stood by the bereaved family and truth should be brought out by the investigating agencies," Lokhande wrote in her statement.
Calling herself a "Maharashtrian and an Indian citizen", the actor said she has total faith in the state government and central investigative agencies.
Lokhande also said that many people have called her names but she never responded to anything and came forward to speak about Rajput when they were together.
"I only came forward to narrate about SSR and his mental health till 2016," she added.
Addressing her "haters", Lokhande said Chakraborty was the closest person to the actor and so she should not have let him consume drugs.
"When she very well knew about his mental state by publicly stating that he was in depression. Should she have allowed a depressed man to consume drugs? How is that going to help?
"His condition would deteriorate to a level that would make a man take the action that SSR has allegedly taken. She was the closest person to him at that time," Lokhande claimed.
The actor said that on one hand, Chakraborty was coordinating with Rajput's doctors regarding his health issues, but on the other hand, she was "coordinating drug logistics for him".
"Would anyone, who claims to have loved someone so deeply, allow the other person to consume drugs claiming to know his mental state and condition? Would you do that? I don't think anyone would. So how can it not be seen as an act of carelessness and irresponsibility?" Lokhande claimed.
The actor also raised questions as to why Rajput's family was not informed about his depression as well as his issues with drugs.
"As per her, she informed his family about his ongoing treatment but did she ever inform them about his drug consumption? I am sure she didn't because maybe she, herself, enjoyed consuming it. And this is why I feel it's Karma/Fate," she added.
Lokhande said she will continue to support Rajput's family, while asking her haters to maintain civility.
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In her tweet, Shibani wrote, "This woman clearly wants her 2 seconds of fame and has capitalized on Rhea being targeted because she has had never dealt with her own relationship issues with Sushant.. she has been the driving force behind this and she needs to be called out!"
https://twitter.com/shibanidandekar/status/1303901174916030464
Fans supporting Sushant did not take this '2 seconds of fame' words lightly. They shared back to back tweets alleging that Shibani Dandekar needs such kind of fame.
https://twitter.com/leggoooooo777/status/1303922002621730816
https://twitter.com/ratna_bajpai/status/1303916622994833408
https://twitter.com/humanrocky/status/1303916477196640256
https://twitter.com/sj_cult/status/1303956902993227778
The tweet most probably came out after Ankita Lokhande wrote an elaborate post on Instagram. In her post, the Pavitra Rishta co-star of Sushant targetted her haters. She also questioned Rhea Chakraborty letting SSR consume drugs despite depression. Ankita also makes it clear that she never said that Sushant was murdered. Here are a few excerpts from her long post.
In her post the Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi actress wrote, "I have never said it's a murder or anyone, in particular, is responsible. I always have encouraged justice for my late friend SSR and stood by the bereaved family and truth should be brought out by the investigating agencies." Being a Maharashtrian and Indian she has full faith in those who are investigating the case of Sushant.
The actress said, "Being a Maharashtrian and an Indian citizen, I have total faith in the Maharashtra State Govt/Police & Central Government instrumentalities. Though when some lingos like "Sautan" and "widow" were used for me, which is in public knowledge. I never responded to it. I only came forward to narrate about SSR and his mental health till 2016."
Targetting her haters, Ankita asks how can Rhea allow Sushant to take drugs if he was in depression? The actress added, "Let us assume you must have known in and out about your friend and whats going on in her life and relationship. Glad to see you wake up finally, but I wish you would have woken up sooner and advised your friend not to support any kind of drug abuse by SSR if any. When she very well knew about his mental state by publicly stating that he was in depression. Should she have allowed a depressed man to consume drugs?"
https://www.instagram.com/p/CE7A8achrmM/
Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput were in a relationship for 6 years before they parted ways in 2016. While the actress was not in touch with SSR since then, she came out to support Kedarnath actor's death investigation and supported his family's demand for justice.
Recently, Ankita Lokhande shared two horrific casting couch incidents from her early days where she was sexually propositioned, albeit indirectly.
Ankita opened up about an incident proposal from her past during a recent interaction with an entertainment portal.
Talking about the first instance, Ankita said that the incident took place when she was very young.
Reportedly, she had gone for a South Film audition where she was asked to compromise for a role.
“I was so smart, I was alone in that room and was 19 or 20 years old, and asked him, ‘Which type of compromise does your producer want? Do I have to go for parties or dinners?’” Ankita told Bollywood Bubble.
"And the moment he said it, maine uski band baja di thi (I took him to task). I told him, ‘I think your producer wants a girl to sleep with, not a very talented girl to work with.’ And I left from there. He then apologized and said he will try to take me to his film. But I said, ‘If you try and take me in also, I’m not interested in your film,’” she added.
The second incident took place while Ankita was trying to foray into films after gaining success on the small screen.
"When I got back again into films, I felt it again, just shaking hands with that person. I don’t want to take names, he was a big actor. I got those vibes, and I quickly got my hands away from him. I knew it, ab mera yahaan nahi hoga (it will not work out for me), because it is a give and take thing. I understood and I left from there because it was not for me,” said the Manikarnika actress.
Ankita who was last seen in Baaghi 3 opposite Ritiesh Deshmukh, has been in news lately for her relationship with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
(Edited By Pradeep Singh)
https://twitter.com/Being_Tamanna/status/1273642875666997248
It was on the sets of this dance reality show that Sush proposed marriage to Ankita. While Anky was evicted very early from the show, Sushant reached the finals and was the first runner up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeCDtRHt9tE
During one of the episodes, Ankita and Sushant Singh Rajput shared the dance floor and wowed the judges Remo D'Souza, Malaika Arora, and Madhuri Dixit as well as the audience with their outstanding performance and chemistry.
Incidentally, Sushant did not dance much but just accompanied Ankita on the dance floor while the latter grooved to Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha's hit number 'Salame Ishq Meri Jaan. It was Ankita's way of saying best luck to SSR as he had reached the finals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDdFZkGHwFM
Even their introductory performance on the show clearly showed how comfortable Ankita and Sushant were with each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgM51fHytFY
Pavitra Rishta was a big hit and made the Kedarnath actor a household name. But Sushant wanted to break into movies and hence left the show. While Ankita kept on doing Pavitra Rishta Sushant debuted on the big screen with Kai Po Che! Both Anky and Sush were a couple until the release of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
However, they shocked their fans by announcing their breakup in 2016 after dating for six years. Things started turning nasty for Sushant after his split with Ankita. He seemed to have dated Kriti Sanon, Sara Ali Khan, and Rhea Chakraborty in the span of four years but never could settle down.
That is why even today SSR fans believe that Sushant Singh Rajput would have been still alive if he had stayed with Ankita. Fans still miss their chemistry in Pavitra Rishta. A few days ago when she met Usha Nadkarni aka Aai from Pavitra Rishta, fans became nostalgic and shared how they loved those days.
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The way Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi actress reacted and supported SSR's family after his death indicates that she always had good feelings for Sushant. Recently she even gave tribute to the deceased actor during Zee Rishtey Award 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoyzS18dtK8
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Earlier today the television celebrity shared a picture of himself with Sushant Singh Rajput's ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande and her beau Vicky Jain. Vikas penned, "Happy Pictures 😊 #VikasGupta #ankitalokhande #vickyjain."
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The Pavitra Rishta fame actress replied to these clicks from Vikas. She penned, "Vikas my strong boy ❤️keep it up and we r proud of u."
The Indian television producer aka the mastermind, recently shared his vulnerabilities post-eviction from Bigg Boss house.
In his video clip, Vikas says, "Hello, everyone! And yes I am out of Bigg Boss house. I am at a place where I can be just alone and understand what happened to me. I was in a vulnerable state or Maine bahot kuch bola. Malum mein apne aap ko dekhake ro diya. You know time can do a lot of things aur apne hi hurt karte hain. So we will also have to find ways to be better and be happier. So I am gonna find a way. And I am sure I will crack it. "
He further added, "It's fine. I did a mistake and got punished for it. Rest lets pray and hope that good thing happens to all of us. I am not very sad now. So do not worry."
In his message accompanying this clip, Vikas Gupta wrote, "Life ain’t fair but we still gonna win it. Thankyou for showing love. Let’s hustle and find another opportunity for what we need for."
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A day before Gupta shared how he was hurting after the eviction. He wrote, "Life isn’t fair but we still gotta live it and win in it. You are hurt by your own - expect from him. He is inside you.
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Ankita celebrated her 36th birthday with her close friends from the Telly industry including Rashami Desai, Aparna Dixit among others on Saturday. However, in an inside video shared by Rashami, some fans spotted Sandip Ssingh, a name that was under the radar in the SSR case. This led to SSR fans slamming the actress for her ‘double standards’ and called her out for using Sushant’s name just for fame.
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Killer of SSR (Sandip Singh) Spotted at @anky1912 Birthday Party
We didn't expect this from U
I always Supported U but this time U invited that prsn who r suspicious in SSR murder case
ThankU Ankita for showing ur Real Face, now U r also Suspicious in SSR case#IndiaRoars4SSR pic.twitter.com/l6nYMuHBPx
— ANJALI JAISWAL (@priyanjali_19) December 20, 2020
SSRians after seeing Sandeep Singh at Ankita's birthday party. pic.twitter.com/ErpIfPXrtD
— Vikas Chaudhary🏹 (@Chaudharyvikas_) December 20, 2020
Similarities between Sandip Singh and Ankita Lokhande, both deny knowing Disha but can be seen with her in pics below! Both of them are utter liers. Jisne bhi bola tha na, "2sec fame gain in the name of Sushant", she was right. #IndiaRoars4SSR pic.twitter.com/OL4gcsLXEo
— Ipsita Prusty (@ipsita_prusty) December 20, 2020
Happy Birthday Ankita...!!!
Thank you😑😑😑
They are all the same#SSRians pic.twitter.com/9AqSgjVegE
— Satyjeet Singh 💛 (@Satyjeet_singh1) December 20, 2020
#IndiaRoars4SSR if you still think that ankita really love sushant.. no she wants fame nothing. We believe her but she betrayed us ..so plss don't watch her fake tribute she is trying to get fame from SSRIAN and nothing so warrior don't watch it .. I hate the whole industry pic.twitter.com/lCrhhhOPzV
— Misti pal(Ssr lover ... want justice) (@MistiPal10) December 20, 2020
A pic of 🐍Singh from @anky1912's b'day party. That's why I have never trusted her!Ankita,Do you think we SSRians are fools?
Hume sub pta chl chuka h:)#IndiaRoars4SSR pic.twitter.com/QJYSMjnZyh— #MainBhiSushant (@insaaf4_ssr) December 20, 2020
Sushant and Ankita, who shot to fame with their popular serial Pavitra Rishta, were in a six-year relationship and parted ways in 2016. Earlier this month, she and the team of Pavitra Rishta paid an emotional tribute to him at the Zee Rishtey Awards 2020.