Actor Ankit Anil Sharma had a blast filming the historical epic Chhaava, where he played the fearless warrior Santaji Ghorpade. The movie stars Vicky Kaushal and was a dream come true for Ankit, who looks up to Sambhaji Maharaj, on whom the film is based.
To prepare for the warrior role, Ankit got serious with his training. He joined a traditional akhada, focusing on hardcore exercises like dand-bethak and uthak-bethak to build strength and speed.
He didn’t stop at gym routines. Ankit also learned horse riding and traditional sword fighting, known as shastra vidya. By the time they rolled the cameras, his moves were sharp and instinctive.
Ankit shared a great bond with Vicky Kaushal on set. He described Vicky as humble and helpful, often giving cues during scenes and uplifting co-stars every step of the way.
He also praised Rashmika Mandanna for her dedication. Despite Hindi not being her first language, she nailed her lines with ease and impressed the whole crew.
Currently, Ankit is working on another big project, Toxic, with Kannada superstar Yash. He admires Yash’s intense focus and fun-loving nature, calling the experience both enjoyable and inspiring.
With two major films in his pocket, Ankit’s journey from TV to the big screen is looking brighter than ever.