‘Jhoothi’: Rakhi Sawant REACTS After Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce From Gaurav Khanna on ‘Lock Upp’ Season 2
Actress Akanksha Chamola's shocking divorce revelation from Gaurav Khanna on Netflix's 'Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa' Season 2 premiere (June 27, 2026) has ignited a social media storm. Akanksha confirmed the end of her nearly decade-long marriage to Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna, sparking widespread debate. The show is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.
The premiere episode of Netflix's much-anticipated reality show, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa (Season 2), on June 27, 2026, delivered an immediate bombshell when contestant Akanksha Chamola announced her separation and impending divorce from celebrated actor Gaurav Khanna. The revelation, made during a confidential secrets segment on the show, has since ignited a flurry of reactions, most notably sparking scepticism and debate among viewers and other public figures, including Rakhi Sawant. ‘Lock Upp - Sach Ya Sazaa’: Ekta Kapoor Explains Kangana Ranaut’s Absence From Reality Show.
Hosted by filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan and actor Riteish Deshmukh, who have taken over from Season 1's Kangana Ranaut, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa streams exclusively on Netflix, with new episodes airing every Saturday to Wednesday at 8 PM IST.
Akanksha Chamola Confirms Split from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2
Akanksha Chamola, known for her roles in shows like Santoshi Maa and Swaragini, surprised hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, along with fellow contestants, by disclosing details of her marital status.
"Me and Gaurav are getting a divorce. We have been living separately for the last one year, and it's not been public," Akanksha revealed on the show's premiere. She further clarified that the decision was mutual and amicable, stating, "Things are not bad between Gaurav and me. We still talk to each other. We don't think we are compatible as partners because we both see very different futures, and unfortunately, it's not with each other."
Akanksha Chamolas Heartbreaking Confession About Relationship With ‘Lock Upp’ Season 2
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The couple, who tied the knot on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur, had been married for nine to ten years. Akanksha also hinted that their separation began around the time Gaurav Khanna was participating in Bigg Boss 19, where he eventually emerged as the winner in December 2025. During her confession, Akanksha also expressed her desire to "enjoy my freedom" after marrying young and feeling she hadn't fully explored life.
Rakhi Sawant Reacts to Akanksha Chamola's Divorce Announcement
Akanksha Chamola's divorce announcement quickly sparked widespread scepticism among social media users, with some speculating that the revelation might be a publicity stunt for the show or "staged drama." While neither Akanksha Chamola nor Gaurav Khanna has directly addressed these doubts, the controversy has undoubtedly amplified the buzz around the nascent season of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. Controversial actress Rakhi Sawant, known for her outspoken nature, reacted to Akanksha Chamola's confession by dropping a comment that read "Jhoothi", accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Here's How Rakhi Sawant Reacted to Akanksha Chamola's Divorce Revelation
The highly anticipated second season of the captive reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa officially premiered on Netflix on June 27, 2026, with Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh stepping in as the new hosts. Transitioning to a revamped global format, the show locked away 15 prominent celebrity "inmates" who must battle for survival and basic necessities inside a high-pressure jail simulation. ‘Lock Upp’ Season 2 Contestants List: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamela Serena Confirmed; Who Else Is Joining Riteish Deshmukh-Hosted Reality Show?.
The diverse star-studded contestant lineup features major television actors like Ram Kapoor, Harshad Chopda, Shivangi Joshi, and Dheeraj Dhoopar, alongside internet personalities Sufi Motiwala, Riyaz Aly, and Pamela Serena. The roster also includes headline-making figures such as entrepreneur Madhuri Grover (wife of Ashneer Grover), Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja, and Splitsvilla fame Akanksha Chaudhary, all competing for the ultimate cash prize of INR 1 crore.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 29, 2026 12:39 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
