Ankita hits back at Shibani for taking a jibe

Ankita Lokhande has responded to remarks by Shibani Dandekar, where the latter claimed that Ankita is targeting actress Rhea Chakraborty for “two seconds of fame”. Ankita questioned if she was being criticised because she has extensive work experience in the television world, instead of Bollywood.

She asked Shibani to “stop looking down on television actors”. The actress said: “Fame is only a byproduct of the love and warmth that an actor receives from the masses. Along with all the viewers, I, too still feel connected to my character in ‘Pavitra Rishta’. Both, my fate and the people have
been kind enough to me shower their blessings and love upon me. The aspiration of an actor trying to portray as many different roles and characters as possible, led me to explore. Luckily, I got the opportunity to work in ‘Manikarnika’ as well as ‘Baaghi 3’.”

Ankita has responded to the words put out by Shibani after she slammed Rhea Chakraborty for allegedly allowing late Sushant to consume drugs. Ankita said that she didn’t need to take a stand for a friend to get publicity.

“I have been an actor in television & Bollywood for the past 17 years & now, when I am trying to support justice for my late friend, a view has been expressed that I am seeking justice because I need 2 seconds of fame and cheap publicity! I cannot fathom as to why any person would take such a stand.” She added: “Is it because I have worked mostly on TV and not in Bollywood? Is that why you would take a stand for the person with whom you have had a relationship for almost a decade? Stop looking down on television actors if that was your reason for describing my words as ‘grotesque’… I shall always raise my voice for the people I love and care about #ProudToBeATelevisionActor.”