'Proud to be a television actor, will always raise my voice for the people I love' Ankita Lokhande hits back at Shibani Dandekar's '2 seconds of fame' remark in a lengthy note

VJ-Model Shibani Dandekar came out in support of her friend Rhea Chakraborty after she was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Shibani called Sushant's ex girlfriend Ankita Lokhande the "princess of patriarchy" and accused her of never solving her issues with SSR. (Ankita and Sushant were in a six-year relationship). Shibani also said that Ankita earned her "two minutes of fame" by "targeting Rhea" and also stated: "Sushant loved Rhea. period." She also wrote: "Please note that no one has more hate in their heart (?) Than you!" Ankita Lokhande has replied to Shibani Dandekar's accusations and released a long note in response to her: Read on: (Photo: Instagram)

Ankita started her note by writing: '2 seconds of fame', this phrase got me thinking today. Coming from a tier 2 city and belonging to a humble background, I had no fancy education to show for myself. I entered the television industry in the year 2004 with a show called Zee Cine Star Ke Khoj. But my real journey began in 2009 with the show "PAVITRA RISHTA" which went on till 2014. I would be doing an injustice if I don't mention that it was among one of the best shows for 6 consecutive years with the highest GEC TRP on television till date."(Photo: Instagram)

"Fame is only a byproduct of the love and warmth that an actor receives from the masses. Along with all the viewers, I, too still feel connected to the character of "ARCHANA". Both, my fate and the people have been kind enough to me shower their blessings and love upon me," wrote the Pavitra Rishta actress.(Photo: Instagram)

"The aspiration of an actor trying to portray as many different roles and characters as possible, led me to explore. Luckily, I got the opportunity to work in Manikarnika as well as Baaghi 3," asserted Ankita Lokhande.(Photo: Instagram)

She concluded by saying, "To conclude, I have been an ACTOR in Television & Bollywood for the past 17 years & now, when I am trying to support justice for my late friend, a view has been expressed that I am seeking JUSTICE because I need 2 seconds of fame and cheap publicity! I cannot fathom as to why any person would take such a stand."(Photo: Instagram)

The actress questioned, "Is it because I have worked mostly on television and not in Bollywood? Is that why you would take a stand for the person with whom you have had a relationship for almost a decade?"(Photo: Instagram)

Ankita wrote, "Stop looking down on we television actors if that was your reason for describing my words as 'GROTESQUE'. It takes an equal amount of hard work and dedication for the actors in the television industry as it would take in Bollywood. (Photo: Instagram)

Ankita, who is synonymous with her onscreen character Archana, added, "I am proud to be a television actor. And if not for anything, I shall always raise my voice for the people I love and care about. #proudtobeatelevisionactor #WarriorsRoar4SSR #justiceforsushant. (Photo: Instagram)