Akanksha Chamola has responded to the online backlash over her controversial remark about Gaurav Khanna during Lock Upp 2. The actress clarified that her estranged husband did not enter the reality show to support her but rather to clear his own image. She also called out what she described as “selective moral policing” from social media users who criticised her comment while ignoring the broader context of her statement.
Lock Upp 2 brought many personal stories into the spotlight, but Akanksha Chamola’s revelations about her marriage became one of the season’s biggest talking points. During the premiere episode, she announced that she and Gaurav Khanna were heading for divorce. The couple, who married in November 2016, had been living separately for nearly a year before the show. The primary reason for their separation was a fundamental disagreement over having children—Akanksha chose to remain child-free, while Gaurav wanted to become a parent.
Akanksha Chamola Explains Why She Did Not Want Gaurav Khanna’s Support
In an interview with Zoom, Akanksha Chamola opened up about why she made the remark that she would have preferred her parents or even her dog to visit her on the show instead of Gaurav Khanna. She explained that at the time of his visit, they were already in the process of separating, and she did not want the person she was separating from to come across as a source of support.
“At that point, I was getting divorced from Gaurav, so I didn’t want the person you are separating from to come and support you. Because you don’t know, right, in what way they have come. And vo apna naam clear karne ke liye vaha pe aaye the (He came to clear his name). He was not there to support me because he didn’t give me any information for me to feel that ‘Oh, I am doing really well with the game’. No, that was not the thing that had happened.”
Akanksha made it clear that Gaurav had come on the show just to clarify his stance, and she felt he did not come to encourage her during the game. She stated that she did not receive any information from him that would have made her feel supported in her performance on the reality show.
The Viral ‘Kutta Aa Jata’ Remark and Its Backlash
The controversy began during the third week of Lock Upp 2 when Gaurav Khanna entered the show as a guest. He told Akanksha that her divorce revelation had shocked both families and that he had to deal with the situation with relatives from both sides. Later, near the finale, Akanksha told a fellow contestant that she would have preferred her parents or even her dog to visit her instead of Gaurav.
The remark sparked strong reactions online, with many viewers criticising Akanksha for comparing her husband to a dog. However, she has now explained that her words were taken out of context and that people ignored the part where she also mentioned her parents.
Akanksha Chamola questioned why people were offended by her comparison involving Gaurav but did not take similar offence when she mentioned her parents and dog. She argued that people were choosing to focus only on the part of her statement that involved Gaurav.
Akanksha Chamola Calls Out ‘Selective Moral Policing’
Calling out what she described as selective moral policing, Akanksha Chamola hit back at trolls who criticised her remark. She made it clear that if people want to judge her, they should do so fairly and not pick and choose which parts of her statements to criticise.
“Don’t moral-police everything so much. And if you are going to do it, then do it for everything. Don’t do it selectively. Then applaud the fact that she is getting divorced from Gaurav, but she has placed him on the same level as her parents. Don’t get offended only on Gaurav Khanna’s name. Don’t be picky. You want to morally police me, do that. Accepted. But don’t get selective. If you want to lynch me, lynch me for all the right reasons. Don’t be selective about it. That’s what I am saying. I am ready to apologise if I am wrong, but prove it to me that I am wrong.”
Akanksha further explained that she was simply expressing that her pet dog and parents are her loved ones. She stated that she did not wish to impose a hierarchy in which her parents were seen as above her pet. For her, everyone was equal, and she felt that people were selectively holding on to one part of her sentence.
How Gaurav Khanna’s Entry Affected Akanksha’s Game
Akanksha Chamola also spoke about how Gaurav Khanna’s entry into Lock Upp 2 deeply affected her gameplay. During an appearance on Farah Khan’s YouTube channel, she revealed that information about problems at home shared during Gaurav’s visit left her feeling shattered.
“When I came to Lock Upp, I came with the mindset that okay everything is okay at home. Though they didn’t know about the secret that there will be something huge. So when the information was passed on to me that things are not right back home, that is what shattered me. My home. It wasn’t right, what I got to know.”
Akanksha explained that her confidence inside the show was closely connected to the belief that her family supported her choices. Knowing that her loved ones understood and accepted her gave her the strength to be herself publicly. Once she received the information about her family, she began constantly thinking about what might have happened, which made it difficult for her to remain focused on the competition.
Farah Khan, who was a co-host on Lock Upp 2, had a different take on the relationship. She described Gaurav Khanna as an ideal husband. During her vlog, Farah told Akanksha:
“I love Gaurav, he is a wonderful guy. He is also a very good husband. Aise bahut kum husbands milte hain (You rarely find husbands like him), he has taken you for what you are and I think that’s a very nice example to tell.”
Farah also noted a clear difference in Akanksha’s gameplay before and after Gaurav entered the show.
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Divorce Details and Current Status
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna first met during an audition in 2015. After dating for a brief period, the couple married within eight months of their first meeting. They tied the knot on November 24, 2016, in Gaurav’s hometown, Kanpur, with their wedding festivities spread over three days.
During her appearance on Lock Upp, the actress revealed that they had been living separately for nearly a year. She also clarified that despite their decision to part ways, they were yet to officially sign the divorce papers.
In August 2026, Akanksha Chamola stated that her divorce from Gaurav Khanna is definitely happening but is taking time due to hectic work schedules. She had previously revealed in June 2026 that they had been living separately for a year and were getting divorced soon.
Akanksha also dismissed rumours that her divorce announcement was a publicity stunt for the show. She made it clear that this was not something they were doing for TRPs.
The Broader Conversation Around Akanksha Chamola’s Revelations
Akanksha Chamola’s journey on Lock Upp 2 became one of the most talked-about aspects of the reality show. She frequently spoke about her relationship, her decision to remain child-free, and her bisexuality. She also spoke about the reasons behind her decision to divorce Gaurav, clarifying that she does not want to have children even through adoption.
Akanksha has become an important voice for women, and she stated that she has been receiving a lot of love from people. She believes that the attention she is receiving is based on her own story and not because she is using Gaurav Khanna’s popularity.
The actress also responded to Orry’s claim that she is using Gaurav Khanna’s fame for attention. She insisted that the audience is choosing to support her.
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