In a startling revelation that has sent shockwaves through the television industry, actor Akanksha Chamola has officially announced her divorce from her husband, popular Anupamaa actor Gaurav Khanna. The actor shared the news during the high-voltage premiere of the reality show Lock Upp Season 2, which began streaming on Netflix on June 27, 2026.
During the show’s premiere, as part of a task requiring contestants to reveal a deeply guarded secret, Akanksha chose to address the state of her personal life. She confirmed that she and Gaurav have been living separately for the past year—a development that had been successfully kept away from the public eye until now.
“Me and Gaurav are getting a divorce,” Akanksha stated candidly to hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. “We have been separated and living separately for the last year. It hasn’t been public, but now that I am here, I wanted to share it.”
Addressing the reasons behind the split, Akanksha emphasized that the decision was a collective one made after extensive discussions and reflection. She was quick to dismiss rumours of any animosity, clarifying that there is no “bad blood” between the two.
“Things are not bad between me and Gaurav,” she explained. “We still talk to each other. We don’t think we are compatible as romantic partners because we both see a very different future, and unfortunately, it’s not with each other.”
She further revealed that their families had previously encouraged them to take space and attempt to work through their differences, noting that even during Gaurav’s time on Bigg Boss, they were navigating this separation. Despite their efforts, they eventually concluded that the romantic foundation of their marriage had changed, leading them to pursue separate paths.
The couple, who tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Kanpur on November 24, 2016, had often been a subject of public interest. Following the announcement, old clips and interviews have resurfaced on social media, specifically those discussing their differing perspectives on family planning.
In previous candid discussions, including moments during Gaurav’s tenure on Bigg Boss, the couple had been open about their varying views on having children. While Gaurav had expressed a desire for fatherhood, he had also spoken about respecting Akanksha’s professional ambitions and her personal choice to remain child-free. These resurfaced discussions have reignited conversation among fans about the complexities of their nine-year marriage.
Akanksha Chamola, who is currently competing as a contestant on Lock Upp Season 2, expressed that she is ready to focus on her own journey. Her participation in the show marks a significant step toward carving an individual identity independent of her previous marital label.
As the news continues to circulate, the couple has maintained a dignified silence outside of Akanksha’s initial public statement, signalling their mutual desire to navigate this transition privately. Fans and colleagues alike have flooded social media with messages of support for both actors as they embark on this new chapter of their lives.
With the legal and personal process of their divorce underway, both Akanksha and Gaurav remain focused on their respective professional careers while navigating their new realities.
