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Kashish Pandey

Gaurav Khanna's Lock Upp Appearance Raises Questions About Divorce

TV actor Gaurav Khanna is back in headlines, but this time it is not because of his show or acting. His surprise guest appearance in Netflix’s Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has grabbed everyone’s eye. He entered the show during Family week to meet his beloved wife, Akanksha Chamola, who is a contestant. The couple has an emotional conversation that makes viewers curious. Fans are wondering what is really happening between the couple.

What happened on Lock Upp

Lock Upp 2

Popular television actor Gaurav Khanna is all set to enter 'Lock Upp 2' as a special visitor.

In the first episode of Lock Upp, Akanksha chamola opened up about the divorce. TV actors Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola are signing for a divorce. She also shared that they have been living separately for the last one year and has not told anyone about it before. After this announcement, people started talking about the couple and their personal life.

A few days later, Gaurav Khanna entered the house during Family week. As soon as he met Akanksha, he smiled and said, “ Band baja diya tune.” Even though he said it jokingly, Akanksha became emotional and started crying and this led to a heartfelt conversation between the couple about their marriage.

Gaurav speaks about the divorce

Inside the Lock Upp house, Gaurav Khanna spoke about the divorce rumours for the first time. He said many people think he and Akanksha have been divorced for over a year, but that is not true. According to him, they first talked about getting a divorce in May, before he left to shoot Khatron ke Khiladi 15. He also said that no divorce paper have been signed it yet.

Akanksha also shared her side of the story. She said she and Gaurav have been living separately for the last 18 months. She added that they started the legal divorce process only a few days before she entered Lock Upp. This shows that they have decided to separate, but their divorce is not yet legally complete.

They are still Married

Divorce Rumours

Are Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola headed for divorce.


Gaurav said that Akanksha is still legally his wife, and he is still her husband. He said he cannot stay quiet if someone says something bad about her because they are still connected with this relation. His words cleared up some of the confusion, but many fans are still wondering what their relationship status really is.

Fans Queried If It was Real

After the episode got shared, many people on social media said that their emotional reunion looked fake and part of a storyline. Some even asked if the divorce was just a plan for the show. Comments like” Was the divorce scripted?” and “Is this only for the show? went viral.

Gaurav also spoke about the rumours. He said some people think he is just pretending and that he only supported Akanksha to make her more famous. He said he has heard these comments before as well but never felt the need to reply.

Gaurav khanna’s appearance on Lock Upp has become the highlights and one of the talking points of the season. It also sparked debate about how much of a celebrity’s life should be shared. The divorce story of the couple is getting followed by fans very closely.

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Frequently Asked Questions[FAQs]

  1. What is the real reason behind Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola's divorce?

    Akanksha revealed on Lock Upp that the split came down to the topic of kids. She said she never had a strong maternal instinct and Gaurav was fine with that early on, but over time he changed his mind and started wanting to become a father. That difference in what they wanted from life became the main reason things fell apart

  2. Is there any bitterness between Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola?

    No. Both have said in interviews and on the show that there is no bad blood. They still talk to each other and remain on good terms, they simply feel they want different things from life going forward.

  3. What is Gaurav Khanna's net worth?

    Reports vary quite a bit, but most recent estimates for 2026 put his net worth somewhere between roughly ₹15 crore and ₹30 crore, built mainly through his Anupamaa fee, Bigg Boss 19 prize money, Celebrity MasterChef India win, and brand endorsements.

  4. What is the age gap between Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola?

    There is a ten year age difference between them, Gaurav was born in 1981 and Akanksha in 1991

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