'Gaurav Khanna Wants to Have Kids': Akanksha Chamola Reveals the REAL Reason Behind Divorce with 'Bigg Boss 19' Winner
Actress Akanksha Chamola confirms her divorce from actor Gaurav Khanna on 'Lock Upp Season 2', revealing that their differing views on having children led to the separation. Chamola stated her desire to be child-free, while Khanna expressed his wish for kids. The couple, married for nearly a decade, had been living separately for a year.
In a candid and emotional confession that has sent shockwaves through the television industry, actress Akanksha Chamola confirmed her impending divorce from her husband, Anupamaa star Gaurav Khanna. Breaking her silence on the premiere of Lock Upp Season 2: Sach Ya Sazaa this past week (June 27, 2026), Chamola revealed that the couple has been living separately for a year and are now formally ending their nearly decade-long marriage. ‘Jhoothi’: Rakhi Sawant REACTS After Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce From Gaurav Khanna on ‘Lock Upp’ Season 2.
Speaking to fellow contestants on the Netflix India reality show, Chamola delved deeper into the heartbreaking reason behind their split, pointing to a fundamental difference in their life goals: Gaurav's desire to have children versus her own wish to remain child-free.
Akanksha Chamola Reveals Why She and Gaurav Khanna Decided to File for Divorce
Akanksha Chamola’s revelation on Lock Upp Season 2 has finally put an end to months of speculation surrounding her relationship with Gaurav Khanna. While initially stating their incompatibility and differing visions for the future, she later disclosed the specific and deeply personal reason. "When we were married, I never had any maternal instinct. But I was open to discovering it; it was never shut down. Gradually, I realised I am not meant for it," Akanksha shared on the show.
She further explained that while Gaurav was initially understanding, his desire for children eventually intensified. "Now he wants to have kids, and when I see that, I cannot give him that ever… I had told him long back, when I had realised I was not cut out to be a mother, that I would never become a mother," she stated, clearly pained by the situation.
Chamola candidly admitted to suggesting to Gaurav that he could leave her, acknowledging that the desire for children is a primary reason for marriage for many. "99 per cent of people get married because they want to have kids and continue their family. Then Bigg Boss happened, and I realised that he wants to have a kid badly, and I cannot do it. I didn't want to put him in that situation," she added, emphasising her decision to be "child-free for a reason" – a desire to be free.
The actress also clarified that her stance on parenthood extends to adoption, stating she does not wish to adopt either. The decision to part ways was mutual, with Akanksha stressing that there is no bad blood between them and they still communicate.
Akanksha Chamola Opens Up About Why She Decided to Part Ways with Gaurav Khanna
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A Look Back at Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola's Relationship
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola tied the knot on November 24, 2016, in a grand three-day ceremony held in Kanpur, Gaurav's hometown. Their love story began after reportedly meeting and falling in love during an audition. Their marriage, which lasted for nine years, seemed strong to many fans, especially after Gaurav's stint on Bigg Boss 19, which premiered in August 2025.
During his time on Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav Khanna had openly spoken about his personal wish to have children, while also publicly supporting Akanksha's decision not to. He had stated, "I have been married for nine years now, but we don't have kids as I am carrying forward the wish of my wife. Once you have loved someone, you have to see it through, right?" However, it appears that this difference in perspective eventually became irreconcilable. Are Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna Getting Divorced Because He Couldn’t Provide Financial or Moral Support? Unverified Viral Comment Sparks Buzz.
While Akanksha is currently a contestant on Lock Upp Season 2, Gaurav Khanna is also participating in another reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, which will premiere on July 25, 2026. The couple's journey from a seemingly strong union to a public divorce announcement underscores the complex realities of personal choices, even in the glare of the entertainment world.
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