Ankita shared this picture. (courtesy: AnkitaLokhande)

New Delhi:

Ankita Lokhande, who’s all set to play Yamunabai within the movie Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, not too long ago revealed that director Randeep Hooda (who performs the titular character within the movie as properly) wasn’t keen to forged her as he thinks she’s “too pretty” for the half.  Ankita Lokhande and Randeep Hooda not too long ago paid a go to to Pune and launched the Marathi trailer of the movie. They additionally visited the place the place Veer Savarkar lived from 1902 to 1905. At the promotional occasion, Ankita praised Randeep and stated he had performed intensive analysis on the topic. Ankita stated in Marathi (translated by ETimes): “Randeep said, ‘I don’t think I want you in the film.’ I asked, “Why?” ‘He was like, ‘You are too pretty for the character (Yamunabai Savarkar).’ I was like, ‘Please don’t say that.”

Ankita also stated, “He (Randeep) had done so much research, he was so sure about what he wanted in the film, he knew everything about what she (Yamunabai Savarkar) was like. She was the successful woman behind a successful man (Veer Savarkar).” FYI, Yamunabai was the spouse of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

Sharing the images from the occasion, Ankita wrote within the caption, “Dear Pune,#SwatantryaVeerSavarkar Marathi trailer is out now, let your love pour in.[Ankita, Ankita Lokhande, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, Marathi Trailer Launch, Event]” Take a glance:

Earlier in an interview with Pinkvilla, Ankita revealed the distinction between the characters of Yamunabai and Jhalkaribai (Manikarnika). Ankita Lokhande informed Pinkvilla, “It’s not right to compare the characters as both are completely different. Jhalkaribai fought battles being on the front foot, while Yamunabai was on the back foot. Her battle was different than Jhalkarbai. But yes, both the characters are very powerful in their own ways.” FYI, Ankita Lokhande made her debut in movies with Manikarnika. Ankita AKA Jhalkarbai performed the position of a commander in Rani Laxmibai’s military.

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar has been directed and co-written by Randeep Hooda alongside Utkarsh Naithani. It additionally stars Ankita Lokhande and Amit Sial in pivotal roles.