Ankita Lokhande says ‘acting will always remain my first love’ as she steps into production
Ankita Lokhande, the popular Mumbai actress from “Pavitra Rishta,” is diving into a exciting new role as a producer. She’s launching her production journey with Legend Studios, teaming up with Sandeep Singh and her husband, Vicky Jain.
Acting remains Ankita’s top passion, she says. “Acting will always remain my first love, but producing is my way of giving back,” she shared in a recent chat. For her, this step isn’t about leaving the spotlight—it’s about expanding her creative world and supporting the Bollywood industry that shaped her career.
Ankita feels a special connection to this venture. Sandeep gave her big break with her first single-lead film, and now he’s partnering with her on this production debut. “With Vicky by my side, everything has come full circle,” she added with a smile.
The project carries big weight: They’re relaunching the cult classic “Chandni Bar.” Ankita doesn’t take this lightly. “It’s a huge responsibility to recreate the magic of such an iconic film,” she explained. “But with Legend Studios, I believe we are going to make it truly special.” She sees producing as a chance to honor legacies, open doors for new talent, and repay the film world.
Directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, the original “Chandni Bar” starred Tabu and Atul Kulkarni in the leads, with supporting roles by Ananya Khare, Rajpal Yadav, Minakshi Sahani, and Vishal Thakkar. The gritty drama explores the dark side of Mumbai’s underworld, including prostitution, dance bars, and gun violence. Released on September 28, 2001, it became a massive hit at the box office and earned rave reviews from critics.
Meanwhile, Vicky Jain, Ankita’s businessman husband, gears up for his own Bollywood entry. He’ll make his acting debut in “Haq,” sharing the screen with Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi.
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