Ankita Lokhande channels Sridevi’s iconic ‘Chandni’ look with a modern twist

Mumbai– Television star **Ankita Lokhande** captivated her fans on Sunday as she paid a stunning tribute to the late legendary actress **Sridevi**, recreating her unforgettable look from the classic film *“Chandni.”*

Blending vintage grace with a touch of modern style, Ankita exuded elegance in a **yellow saree**, paired with a **white necklace**, **stud earrings**, a **simple bindi**, and **red bangles**. She completed her look with **subtle makeup** and a **high ponytail**, perfectly balancing traditional charm with contemporary sophistication.

The *“Pavitra Rishta”* actress shared a series of photos on Instagram, posing gracefully while channeling Sridevi’s timeless aura.

In the caption, the *“Bigg Boss 17”* contestant wrote:

> “Some stories don’t begin with words… they begin with a gaze, a breeze, a moment written by destiny. She walks in — draped in moonlight, carrying silence like poetry, and suddenly, the world forgets its noise. Maybe this is what Chandni felt like… not a person, but a feeling — soft, eternal, unexplainable.”

She accompanied the post with hashtags **#Chandni** and **#YashRajFilms**.

Ankita’s recreation instantly evoked nostalgia for Sridevi’s ethereal presence in *“Chandni”* — directed and co-produced by **Yash Chopra**, the 1989 romantic drama featured Sridevi as *Chandni Mathur*, a lively woman caught between two lovers, played by **Rishi Kapoor** and **Vinod Khanna**. The film also starred **Waheeda Rehman**, **Anupam Kher**, **Juhi Chawla**, **Sushma Seth**, **Mita Vashisht**, and **Manohar Singh** in key roles.

Released on **September 14, 1989**, *“Chandni”* became both a critical and commercial success, ranking as the **third highest-grossing Hindi film** of that year and cementing Sridevi’s status as one of Bollywood’s most beloved icons.

On the work front, Ankita was recently seen on the celebrity cooking reality show *“Laughter Chefs 2”* alongside her husband **Vicky Jain**. The show featured several well-known personalities including **Krushna Abhishek**, **Rahul Vaidya**, **Karan Kundrra**, **Nia Sharma**, **Reem Shaikh**, **Sudesh Lehri**, **Elvish Yadav**, **Rubina Dilaik**, **Aly Goni**, and **Kashmera Shah**.

Ankita and Vicky, who tied the knot in a grand Mumbai wedding in **December 2021**, also appeared together on *“Bigg Boss 17.”*

With inputs from IANS