I'm crystal clear, I dn't like buttering.. -Ankita

Ankita 'Archana' Lokhande shot to fame with her popular daily Pavitra Rishta on Zee. The actress, recently seen on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa with her co-actor and now life-partner Sushant Singh Rajput, was appreciated by all.

Tell us about this particular change (Sushant) and do you think Jhalak helped you guys get closer?
It's a good change! I am very happy and Sushant means a lot to me. I do think Jhalak helped me know him better. During Jhalak, I realized what I mean to Sushant, how concerned he is about me, how much he supports me. He gets angry when someone says anything to me. I saw a different side of Sushant.

Tell us a bit more about the real Ankita?
I am very fun-loving. I love to talk and chat. I am not the reserved kind and I love interacting with people. I can say I am a very spirited girl and I love doing masti.

Do you have any rules set for your relationship?
Yes! Sushant and I had decided we are never going to fight, however, that never happens. We end up fighting most of the times.

Three things no one knows about you.
The first is I speak what I feel. I am not the sort to keep things inside me and be afraid to speak the truth. Secondly, I am not someone to show off or fake anything. Thirdly, I am very crystal clear. I don't play games with anyone. I don't like buttering anyone. I was myself during Jhalak too and I did not try and flatter the judges. I am myself and if I dislike anyone I let them know that, straight on their face.

Who are your best friends in the industry?
I have a lot of friends in the industry. Rashmi Desai and Nandish Sandhu are our closest friends. We often hang out together and meet on a regular basis. I am even close to Jay Bhanushali-Mahhi Vij and Ragini Khanna.

What do you do when you aren't shooting?
I love shopping especially for my make-up. I love to visit the beauty parlour. I visit my club, swim and play badminton. Not many know I am a state level badminton player.

And don't you spend time with Sushant?
Sushant loves water though he doesn't know how to swim. Sometimes I get scared when he is in the water. We love playing badminton; we don't miss this chance on the sets too. We love going out for long drives together as well.

What are Sushant's strengths and weaknesses?
I think I am both his strength and weakness. It is a fact he can't stand me being insulted. He loses his cool and I am his weak point. I am also his strength in the sense that I am his support system.

What are your dreams?
I want to do a movie at the end of the day. It should be a good positive role, something that will give me a chance to show the real me.

Marriage on the cards?
We haven't really started thinking yet. Sushant has just proposed to me, though a little thought has to be given to it but we are just starting out our careers and will take some time before we settle down.

One thing that angers you?
I think I am very possessive about my things. I am very possessive about my family and I hate it if they love someone else. I am possessive about my best friends.

Anymore reality shows for you?
No, I think Jhalak has been a fulfilling experience and it really demanded a lot. I had to juggle between the shoots and it was tough. However, when I came to Mumbai from Indore, I wanted to take part in Roadies but I was scared of the judges and then I decided otherwise (laughs).