Actress Ankita Lokhande has been cast as the female lead of Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantra Veer Savarkar'. Confirming the news, Ankita said she loves to play "challenging and pivotal characters" that leave an impact on audience. "'Swatantra Veer Savarkar' is one such inspiring story that needs to be told and I'm happy to be associated with it," she added.