'I am not answerable to anyone...' Ankita Lokhande on accusations of using Sushant Singh Rajput's name for sympathy

Ankita Lokhande was one of the most popular contestants on Bigg Boss 17. While she was considered a strong competitor, the actress also made it to the headlines for a number of other reasons. From heated fights with her husband Vicky Jain to becoming the target of accusations by her mother-in-law, Ankita’s journey inside the house was indeed a tough one. Among all of this, the actress grabbed attention for another thing, i.e., bringing up her ex, the late Sushant Singh Rajput. The Pavitra Rishta actress was seen on several occasions talking about SSR with co-contestants. However, this also became a target of scrutiny, as many claimed that she was doing it to gain sympathy. Days after such accusations were made, Ankita Lokhande has finally broken her silence and refuted the claims of using Sushant Singh Rajput’s name for sympathy. In a recent conversation with ETimes, Ankita asserted that she doesn’t need anyone’s permission to discuss Sushant Singh Rajput and that she is not answerable to anyone. Ankita Lokhande on bringing up SSR in Bigg Boss 17 Speaking to the outlet about the accusations, Ankita said, “Yes, I have read about them, and I would like to say that I don’t need anyone’s fan following or anyone’s permission to talk about someone. If someone has done something good in life, I would definitely discuss it. I used to discuss my father a lot in the Bigg Boss 17 house because I felt he was an important part of my life. Yes, I have also discussed Sushant because if there is a guy in front of me who sees Sushant as an inspiration, and if I know about him, why won’t I speak or share any information? I will definitely motivate that person. A person is gone, and if he has done a lot of good things in his life, I don’t have any problem discussing him. My husband does not have any problems. I’m not answerable to anyone.” This is not the first time that the actress has reacted to the accusations. Earlier, when the media entered the house and grilled the actress for using the late actor’s name for attention, Ankita said that she feels proud of talking about him and that she only says good things.