Actress Ankita Lokhande says her parents have been her pillars of strength through all the ups and downs. "I owe every bit of my career and appreciation I have been receiving to my parents, they have been my pillars of strength through all the ups and downs," Ankita told IANS.

"They have always taught me to stand for what is right and never let anyone bring you down. I am overwhelmed to see the pride in my parents eyes," she added. Ankita got popular as Archana from TV show Pavitra Rishta. She will be making her Bollywood debut with Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.