Ankita Lokhande’s husband Vicky Jain says SSR’s death was tough test for their relationship
In a recent appearance on a TV show, TV actress Ankita Lokhande and spouse Vicky Jain talked about the challenges they faced in the aftermath of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in 2020. Showing up on the second episode of Star Plus’ new show Smart Jodi, Vicky and Ankita talked about the ups and downs of their relationship, especially the turmoil caused by the Sushant’s sudden demise. Ankita acted alongside Sushant in Pavitra Rishta and was in a relationship with him from 2010-16.
After Sushant Singh Rajput’s passing by suicide on June 14, 2020, Ankita visited his family made many appearances in front of the media to speak about him. Speaking about this on Smart Jodi, she said, “I have forgotten my past. But in that moment, that thing needed me and I was unable to tell that to Vicky. But he understood me without me needing to say anything.”
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Vicky Jain said the episode was a tough test for their relationship. “There cannot be a tougher test for a relationship than what happened suddenly. There was a turn that shocked not just us but the whole nation. Nobody can be prepared for such a thing,” he said.
As Ankita was showing up with Sushant’s family after his demise, many even trolled Vicky via social media and some conspiracy theorists questioned Ankita’s intentions. Talking about this, Vicky said, “A lot of people had wrong notions about things. I was unable to understand it all. I am proud of Ankita that she very boldly handled it. She fulfilled whatever duties and responsibilities she had. Wherever it was needed, she said her piece for herself and that relationship. For that honesty, I always supported her.”