I was confident about a way out: Lokhande on 'Manikarnika' controversy

"Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi" is set for a release after a lot of controversy but actor Ankita Lokhande, who is making her Bollywood debut withe period drama, says she never lost faith.

Ankita, who rose to fame with her debut daily soap "Pavitra Rishta", is playing Jhalkaribai, a warrior in Rani Laxmibai's army.

"I was confident that there will be a way out. I was sure that nothing can go wrong with my debut film. I did feel bad that it went through so many ups and downs. We have been working on this film for two years. It was essential to think positive when such things were happening," Ankita told PTI.

The project changed directors midway and there were reports of money trouble as well. Film's lead heroine Kangana Ranaut has ended up sharing the directorial credits with Krrish on the film.

When asked about the perception that Kangana can be interfering, Ankita said,"Everybody has a different point of view. Kangana is an outspoken person, doesn't pretend or act out and even I am