What Led to the Shocking Split of Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola?
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola's Separation Announcement
Gaurav Khanna and his wife, Akanksha Chamola, are reportedly heading towards a divorce. Akanksha, who was a contestant on the Netflix series Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, made this revelation during her appearance on the show, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan. This unexpected announcement left their fans in shock and sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. During the premiere of Lock Upp 2, she revealed that the couple has been living separately for the past year, a fact they had kept private until now.
Insights into Their Divorce
In the first episode of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, Akanksha emphasized that she is more than just Gaurav's wife. She addressed the accusations of being an 'attention seeker' and affirmed her self-worth. When invited to the stage alongside Shreya Kalra and Shresta Iyer, Akanksha was encouraged to pick a card. After receiving a private card, she chose to publicly share her situation. The spouse of the Bigg Boss 19 winner stated, “Gaurav and I are getting divorced. While we share many compatible traits, we also have our differences. We have been living apart for the last year and kept this private until now. This is my first time discussing it on camera.”
💔 SHOCKING! Day 1 of #LockUpp delivers the biggest headline as Akanksha Chamola reveals she and Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna are getting divorced. pic.twitter.com/9vziwOKAYF
— BBTak (@BiggBoss_Tak) June 27, 2026
Akanksha's revelation not only took Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh by surprise but also left their followers stunned. As of now, Gaurav Khanna has not made any official comments regarding the divorce.
Background on Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola
For those who may not know, Akanksha and Gaurav got married in 2016 and were often viewed as a couple that set relationship goals for their fans. During Gaurav's stint on Bigg Boss 19, he mentioned in a press conference that Akanksha was not ready to start a family. He expressed his respect for her decision and clarified that he never pressured her into having children. The news of their separation has genuinely saddened their fanbase.
On the professional front, Gaurav Khanna is set to participate in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, having recently completed filming for the show hosted by Rohit Shetty in Cape Town, South Africa.