Ankita Lokhande drops pic with 'exemplary mentor' Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Vicky Jain; fans ask if they are collaborating for a project

On September 7, everyone celebrated the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Even celebrities from the tinsel town welcomed Bappa to their homes and shared heartwarming pictures and videos on social media. Like every year, actress Ankita Lokhande shared happy pictures and videos of herself celebrating Ganesh Utsav with her husband Vicky Jain in Mumbai. On September 8, the actress shared a picture of herself with renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and penned a gratitude note for him, expressing her admiration for his craft.

Ankita Lokhande thanks Sanjay Leela Bhansali in special post

Taking to Instagram, Ankita dropped a picture featuring her, Vicky Jain, and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Expressing how much she admires Sanjay’s work, the Pavitra Rishta actress wrote, “Respected Sanjay Sir, I’m overwhelmed with emotions and gratitude, and words fail me as I try to express what I feel for you and your incredible craft. Your dedication, passion, and vision are a constant source of inspiration to me.”

Later, she expressed her gratitude for Sanjay’s guidance which has been instrumental in her journey. She added, “Thank you for taking the time to listen to me and for providing a platform to share my thoughts and feelings. Your guidance and belief in me have been instrumental in shaping my journey, and I’m forever grateful for your mentorship and support.”

She concluded the post by writing, “Your ability to bring out the best in others is a testament to your exceptional leadership and artistry. I feel nothing but fortunate!! Thank you again for being an exemplary mentor, guide, and inspiration. I look forward to continuing to learn from you and making you proud. And Thanku sandeep for always having my back.”

Ankita’s picture made her fans speculate whether there was a collaboration happening between Ankita and Bhansali. One user wrote, “Is there something coming up?????” while another wrote, “Just imagine Ankita in sanjay sir movie look intensifying.”

Ankita’s acting projects

Ankita was last seen alongside actor Randeep Hooda in Swatantrya Veer Sawarkar where she played the role of Yamuna bai, Sawarkar’s wife. She made her acting debut with the television series Pavitra Rishta and went on to do films like Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Baaghi 3.