Ankita Lokhande: It doesn't matter whether I am the first, second or the third lead
Actress Ankita Lokhande, who catapulted to fame as Archana on the popular TV show 'Pavitra Rishta', is back in action after a gap of five years with the Kangana Ranaut-starrer 'Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi'. She plays Jhalkaribai in it. When asked if she ever thought of making her debut with a solo-heroine project, she replied, "No, that thought never crossed my mind. Initially, for a while, I thought of 'Manikarnika' as a Kangana (Ranaut) film. But after the narration, I was fascinated by the character of Jhalkaribai. The name (Jhalkaribai) itself was mesmerising, and I could relate to her, as I am strong and loyal like her. After that, I looked at this film as an opportunity to perform. I love to take risks and I am taking one — I decided to play a strong character and not the lead. There were no apprehensions and after working with Kangana, sab clear ho gaya."
She adds, "I’ve never planned anything in my life. I either do what I like or I don’t do it at all. Besides, it doesn’t matter whether I am the first, second or the third lead. What matters is the character I am playing. Nowadays, even the audience wants to see characters and strong performances. The lead is someone who takes a film ahead, but it’s the characters who hold a film together. It’s always team work. Even during 'Pavitra Rishta', I didn’t consider myself the lead. It wasn’t just Archana’s show. Every character was well defined. Similarly, in 'Manikarnika', everyone is playing a crucial role, whether their screen time is five minutes or 15 minutes. I hope that the audience showers love and appreciation on me, the way they did during 'Pavitra Rishta'."
For full interview, read tomorrow's edition of Bombay Times.
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