Filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia and actor Ankur Bhatia have built a working relationship that has stayed steady through changing phases of Hindi cinema. Their journey started with Zanjeer in 2013, where Ankur stepped into the role of Bosco and entered the mainstream with a performance that earned him industry attention.
That early collaboration set the tone for what would become a recurring creative partnership. Both found a rhythm that blended clarity, trust, and an instinctive understanding of each other’s process.
From Zanjeer to Haseena Parkar
The bond grew stronger with Haseena Parkar. Ankur played Ibrahim Parkar, bringing weight and restraint to a part that demanded emotional control. His work stood out and affirmed his growing presence as an actor who could handle grounded character

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