Explained: What Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain's Parents Said About Sushant Singh Rajput

Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput were in a relationship for seven years before breaking up in 2016

Actress Ankita Lokhande, best known for her iconic role as Archana in the TV show Pavitra Rishta, is one of the top contenders for the Bigg Boss trophy this season. However, the actress' journey in the Bigg Boss house has been anything but smooth, compounded only by the fact that her husband, businessman Vicky Jain entered the show with her as a fellow contestant. The constant arguments between the couple during the show have trained the lens on their marriage. In a special move, the makers also brought Ankita and Vicky's mothers on the show for an intervention. While their marriage has been the subject of numerous social media posts and Reddit threads, one aspect of Ankita's past that has grabbed headlines since her entry on the show is her relationship with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Ankita has often been spotted referring to their relationship, their breakup and even his controversial death. For context, Ankita Lokhande and Sushant Singh Rajput were in a relationship for seven years before breaking up in 2016. Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his residence in Mumbai in June 2020. 

This, in turn, has led to Ankita's mother, Vandana Lokhande and Vicky's mother, Ranjana Jain, also speaking about the late actor. The Internet has been largely divided on Ankita's choice to talk about her past relationship while on the show with her husband. While one section deems it her right to speak about all aspects of her life, several viewers have accused Ankita of using Sushant's anecdotes for sympathy, a belief shared by Vicky's mother as well.