It took more than two years for actress Ankita Lokhande to recover from the jolt of her sudden breakup with ex-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput, the actress said during a heart-to-heart conversation on Bigg Boss 17, claiming that the late actor disappeared from her life without any explanation after a seven-year-long relationship.

Ankita, who gained fame for her role in the popular TV show Pavitra Rishta opposite Sushant, told fellow contestant Munawar Faruqui that “external” influences may have played a role in her breakup with the actor, who was then climbing the ladder of success by making his way to Bollywood from TV screen.

"Woh ek dum ek raat mein gayab ho gaya. Success mil rahi thi toh log uske kaan bhar rahe the (He disappeared overnight. He was gaining success, so people must have instigated him)," Ankita shared during the conversation.

Ankita further revealed that when a person is climbing the ladder of success, several individuals attempt to influence them. She acknowledged that she wasn't aware of the circumstances at that time and did not attempt to stop Sushant from pursuing his career aspirations.

After her breakup, Ankita couldn't imagine herself falling in love again, she said. However, the actress eventually found happiness and is now married to businessman Vicky Jain, who is also participating in Bigg Boss 17.