Television actress Ankita Lokhande has publicly defended her friend Mahhi Vij against online trolling, which linked Vij romantically with Salman Khan's associate, Nadim Nadz. The controversy erupted after Mahhi Vij, who recently announced her divorce from husband Jay Bhanushali after 14 years of marriage, shared an emotional birthday post for Nadim Nadz, referring to him as her "best friend, safe place, and forever." This post, coupled with the disabling of comments, fueled speculation about a new relationship. Nadim Nadz is widely recognized as a close friend and business associate of superstar Salman Khan, holding the position of CEO at Salman Khan Television (SK TV). Responding to the mounting online negativity, Ankita Lokhande took to her Instagram stories to clarify the nature of Mahhi and Nadim's relationship. Lokhande asserted that Nadim has always been a "father figure" to both Mahhi and Jay Bhanushali, as well as a father figure to their daughter Tara. She expressed her distress over the comments and urged people to stop spreading negativity, emphasizing that "Karma is watching." Jay Bhanushali reposted Ankita's story, fully endorsing her statement and agreeing with her sentiments. The incident highlights the intense scrutiny faced by public figures in India regarding their personal lives.