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Akanksha Chamola says she will remain single after divorce

Published 9 July 2026

In a highly publicized reunion on the reality show Lock Upp 2, actress Akanksha Chamola met with her husband, actor Gaurav Khanna, days after she revealed their separation to the public. During the emotional encounter, which aired on the show, Khanna clarified that their divorce has not been finalized and no legal petition has been filed, countering public assumptions that they were already divorced.

The meeting followed Chamola's initial revelation during the show's premiere episode last week, where she announced the couple was headed for a divorce after living separately for approximately a year. She described the decision as mutual and amicable, stemming from a realization that they wanted different things in life. A central point of divergence, which Chamola later elaborated on, was their differing desires regarding children. She stated that while Khanna wanted to become a father, she realized motherhood was not for her.

In subsequent episodes, Chamola opened up about the intense public scrutiny and shaming she has faced since news of the separation emerged. She told fellow contestant Pamala Serena that she has been condemned for not wanting to have children, with people...

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