Kangna and Ankita ringing BSE

Actress Ankita Lokhande, who made her big Bollywood debut with Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, is one among those supporting Kangana Ranautin her feud with co-director Krish. Ankita plays Jhalkari Bai - Rani Laxmi Bai's chief commander - in Manikarnika, headlined by Kangana. On the sidelines of the Lakme Fashion Week, Ankita told news agency IANS that in real life too, she is protecting Kangana like Jhalkari Bai does in the film. "I have loved Manikarnika and I have loved Kangana for what she is. Most of my scenes have been shot by her, and that's for sure. I respect her for that. I think I am becoming Jhalkari Bai and I am really guarding my Rani Laxmi Bai, because she is Rani Laxmi Bai. She has proved herself," Ankita said.

"I am playing my character here also in my real life. I am actually protecting Rani Laxmi Bai," Ankita added.