#ManikarnikaTeaser: Did you spot Ankita Lokhande in Kangana's warrior drama?
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Kangana Ranaut's 'Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi' caught the headlines today after the release of its teaser. The 2-minute long video had Kangana in a never-seen-before fierce avatar and we just loved her like that. But amidst the hysteria about Kangana's majestic appearance, there has been a curiosity about the debutante of the movie, Ankita Lokhande. Did you notice her in the teaser?
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Ankita plays the role of Jhalkaribai
Well, Ankita was very much there in the teaser, although only for a fraction of second. The television actress plays the role of Rani Laxmibai's close aide Jhalkaribai who sacrificed her life for the Queen and her motherland. In the teaser (at 0:55 counter), she was seen standing next to Kangana holding a torch in her hand. Her expressions displayed loyalty, determination and courage.
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Ankita underwent intense training for 'Manikarnika'
Ankita underwent intense training for her role of Jhalkaribai in the movie. She learned horse-riding and sword-fighting to give a fine edge to her performance. "I'm honored that I'll be telling her story to the world," Ankita had said about the movie once.
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Ankita lauds Kangana Ranaut
While rumors of actresses not getting along on movies' sets catches momentum soon, this was not the case with 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi'. In fact, Ankita, who became a household name after 'Pavitra Rishta', couldn't stop gushing over Kangana. She said she has a lot to learn from her. "She was like the real Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi for us," Ankita said.