Ankita Lokhande Birthday: 3 Shocking And Unexpected Controversies Of The Bigg Boss 17 Star

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DECEMBER 19,2023

The film industry has seen many transitions, one of them being accepting and featuring TV actors on the silver screen. If there's one TV star who made it to Bollywood in a glorious way, it has to be Ankita Lokhande. She made her Bollywood debut with Manikarnika, alongside Kangana Ranaut.

The actress became a household name with her incredible performance in Pavitra Rishta as Archana. It was the first time on the sets of the popular TV serial that she met the love of her life, Sushant Singh Rajput. Soon, the two started dating and became the hot couple in the town.


However, after dating for a couple of years, Ankita and Sushant called it quits. The reason still remains unknown. After his death, Ankita opened up quite a few times about her relationship with the late actor and how his death deeply affected her.

As the Bigg Boss 17 star turns a year older, let's have a look at some of Ankita Lokhande's shocking controversies that were unexpected.

1. Ankita Lokhande's issues with Kangana Ranaut

It is no brainer that Ankita is a headstrong woman, and her stints in Bigg Boss 17 are proof. Kangana Ranaut is equally a badass who will unapologetically speak her mind. However, did you know Ankita did not gel well with the actress?

While the two divas posed together at the movie's trailer launch, Ankita disliked Kangana's interfering behavior and dominating nature.

2. Repercussions of Sushant Singh Rajput's death

The former couple called it quits in 2016 after dating for almost six years. The two had moved on with their respective lives. However, after his death, Ankita's life changed upside down.

Also Read: Ankita Lokhande Says She Knew What Went Wrong with Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant's fans started accusing Ankita of leaving him and not being there for him when he needed her the most. However, she tried to cooperate with the late actor's parents and told them everything she knew.

Ankita has time and again opened up about her relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput and how his sudden demise took a toll on her mental health. She even spoke about him on Bigg Boss 17.

3. Is Ankita a gold digger?

After breaking up with the Kai Po Che actor, Ankita Lokhande started dating Vicky Jain. A businessman by profession, he was pretty well-to-do. Many even accused the actress of marrying the entrepreneur for money and a lavish lifestyle.


Whatever the controversies say, we cannot wait to see more of her work on the big screen. Radio City wishes Ankita Lokhande a very happy birthday.

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