'I am really guarding my Rani Lakshmibai' says 'Manikarnika' actress Ankita Lokhande extending support to Kangana Ranaut

'Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi' has been riddled with controversies ever since film released. ongoing conflict between Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and director Krish owing to credits for film is making headlines lately. 

Krish, former director of project, complained that lead actress Kangana, who took up role of director of project after Krish left project, took first credit as director, although he shot majority of film. However, his demand has been ridiculed by Kangana's team who said that he is a mere opportunist who is trying to claim success of film. actress is also criticised for chopping off scenes of or actors in film as y complain she has done same to gain limelight.

Recently Kangana's co-star Ankita Lokhande, who made her debut in Bollywood with 'Manikarnika' commented on row extending her support to actress. As per media reports, Lokhande, who played Jhalkaribai in film said that she will always guard her Rani Lakshmibai (Kangana) because she has proved herself to be a queen. She furr stated that she has such grievances against Kangana and said she has loved her experience working with her. In fact, she furr stated that most of her scenes have been shot by Kangana and she respects her for that.

Extending a mess to naysayers, she said everyone has put ir best to bring out film and its okay if sometimes results don't come out way one expects m to. If anything similar would have happened to her, she would have been positive about it,  Pavitra Rishta actress stated. 

Manikarnika' was one of most anticipated films of 2019, and  period drama is based on life and struggles of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and her war against British East India Company, during Indian Rebellion of 1857. Apart from Kangana Ranaut film also stars Atul Kulkarni, Suresh Oberoi, Danny Demzongpa, Jisshu Sengupta and Ankita Lokhande, in pivotal roles. film that released on January 25, has been successful at Box Office.