Was Gaurav Khanna Clueless About Akanksha Chamola’s Divorce Confession on 'Lock Upp' Season 2? Actor’s Close Friend Reveals
Anuj Sachdeva, close friend of Gaurav Khanna, reveals Khanna was 'completely unaware' of Akanksha Chamola's public divorce confession on 'Lock Upp Season 2'. The actress cited differing views on children as the reason for their year-long separation.
Television screens and social media have been abuzz since actress Akanksha Chamola made a shocking revelation at the premiere of Lock Upp Season 2: her impending divorce from popular actor Gaurav Khanna. While Chamola cited irreconcilable differences over starting a family as the core reason for their year-long separation, a new twist has emerged with actor Anuj Sachdeva, a close confidant of Gaurav Khanna, claiming that Khanna was entirely blindsided by the public disclosure of their marital status. Gaurav Khanna Makes First Public Appearance Amid Wife Akanksha Chamola's Divorce Announcement, Says, 'Pyaar Abhi Bhi Utna Hi Hai' (Watch Video).
Gaurav Khanna's Close Friend Anuj Sachdeva Reveals Actor Was Clueless About Akanksha Chamola's Divorce Confession
In an exclusive interview with entertainment journalist Vickey Lalwani, Anuj Sachdeva shed light on Gaurav Khanna's reaction to the bombshell announcement. Sachdeva admitted that the news of their separation, which had been private for nearly a year, came as a surprise even to him. "I did not know that Gaurav and Akanksha were not staying together since the last 9 months," Sachdeva stated.
However, the more startling revelation from Sachdeva concerned Khanna's lack of knowledge regarding the public confession. "But yes, I spoke to Gaurav after the news got splashed. Gaurav was completely unaware that Akanksha is going to go public about the current status of their marriage in Lock Upp," Anuj Sachdeva told Lalwani. Sachdeva further emphasised Khanna's private nature, adding, "And yes, I must say that Gaurav is not washing his dirty linen in public."
Akanksha Chamola, who married Gaurav Khanna on November 23, 2016, revealed on 'Lock Upp 2' that she and Khanna have been living separately for a year, with the primary reason for their divorce being differing views on parenthood. She confessed that while Gaurav desired children, she does not possess maternal instincts and wishes to remain child-free. In her emotional confession, Chamola highlighted that despite the separation, there was "no bad blood" between them, and they continued to talk, with their families hoping for reconciliation.
Anuj Sachdeva also addressed Akanksha's statement on the show about wanting to "enjoy her freedom." He dismissed any suggestion that she was restricted during her marriage, asserting, "Not at all. Gaurav really loved her a lot and gave her all that she wanted." Towards the end of his interview, Sachdeva questioned the timing of Akanksha's revelation, speculating, "So far, Akanksha had never gone public about this. I wonder if she's doing it to increase the eyeballs on the show." ‘Lock Upp S2’: Is Gaurav Khanna’s Wife Akanksha Chamola Bisexual? Shreya Kalra Reveals Big Secret to Sufi Motiwala (Watch Video).
Akanksha Chamola, Gaurav Khanna's Friend Opens Up On Their Separation
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Currently, Gaurav Khanna is also participating in the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. As the drama unfolds inside the 'Lock Upp' house, the industry waits to see if Gaurav Khanna will publicly address his close friend's claims.
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