Actor Akanksha Chamola confirms divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2
Akanksha Chamola said on Lock Upp Season 2 that she and Gaurav Khanna have been living separately for a year and are headed for divorce. The actor's latest revelation has also renewed attention on the couple's earlier conversations about parenthood.
Actors Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola are headed for divorce after 10 years of marriage. The development was confirmed by Akanksha on Lock Upp Season 2 premiere, where she revealed that the couple have been living separately for the past year and are now ending their marriage.
Speaking on the reality show, Akanksha said, "Me and Gaurav are getting a divorce. We have been living separately for the last one year and it's not been public." She also stressed that there is no bitterness between them. "Things are not bad between me and Gaurav. We still talk to each other. We don't think we are compatible as partners because we both see a very different future. And, unfortunately, it's not with each other," she added.
The revelation has renewed attention on the couple's earlier conversations about choosing not to have children. Soon after Akanksha's statement aired, an old clip of Gaurav from Bigg Boss 18 resurfaced online, in which he spoke about respecting his wife's decision despite initially wanting to become a father.
What did Gaurav Khanna say about not having children?
During a conversation with Mridul on Bigg Boss 18, Gaurav shared that while he had once wanted children, he eventually accepted Akanksha's decision.
"I have been married for nine years now, but we don't have kids as I am carrying forward the wish of my wife. Till a certain time, I wanted to have kids, but then she didn't, and I understood her point. Once you have loved someone, you have to see it through, right?" he said.
The actor also spoke about the responsibilities that come with parenthood, saying that raising a child requires complete commitment and that he did not believe in leaving a child in someone else's care while both parents remained busy with work.
Why did Akanksha Chamola decide against becoming a parent?
Akanksha had previously spoken about her decision during family week on Bigg Boss 18. She said she never felt the desire to have children and did not think she was ready for the responsibility of raising a child.
"So far, I haven't felt that inclination, and even in the future, it feels very difficult for me because it hasn't come from within me. I don't feel the need to have a kid," she had said.
Explaining her reasons further, Akanksha said she wanted to focus on her career and ambitions. She added that if people viewed her decision as selfish, they were entitled to their opinion. Gaurav, who later joined the conversation, defended his wife, saying she was not being "selfish".
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola got married on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur after dating for several years.
Actors Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola are headed for divorce after 10 years of marriage. The development was confirmed by Akanksha on Lock Upp Season 2 premiere, where she revealed that the couple have been living separately for the past year and are now ending their marriage.
Speaking on the reality show, Akanksha said, "Me and Gaurav are getting a divorce. We have been living separately for the last one year and it's not been public." She also stressed that there is no bitterness between them. "Things are not bad between me and Gaurav. We still talk to each other. We don't think we are compatible as partners because we both see a very different future. And, unfortunately, it's not with each other," she added.
The revelation has renewed attention on the couple's earlier conversations about choosing not to have children. Soon after Akanksha's statement aired, an old clip of Gaurav from Bigg Boss 18 resurfaced online, in which he spoke about respecting his wife's decision despite initially wanting to become a father.
What did Gaurav Khanna say about not having children?
During a conversation with Mridul on Bigg Boss 18, Gaurav shared that while he had once wanted children, he eventually accepted Akanksha's decision.
"I have been married for nine years now, but we don't have kids as I am carrying forward the wish of my wife. Till a certain time, I wanted to have kids, but then she didn't, and I understood her point. Once you have loved someone, you have to see it through, right?" he said.
The actor also spoke about the responsibilities that come with parenthood, saying that raising a child requires complete commitment and that he did not believe in leaving a child in someone else's care while both parents remained busy with work.
Why did Akanksha Chamola decide against becoming a parent?
Akanksha had previously spoken about her decision during family week on Bigg Boss 18. She said she never felt the desire to have children and did not think she was ready for the responsibility of raising a child.
"So far, I haven't felt that inclination, and even in the future, it feels very difficult for me because it hasn't come from within me. I don't feel the need to have a kid," she had said.
Explaining her reasons further, Akanksha said she wanted to focus on her career and ambitions. She added that if people viewed her decision as selfish, they were entitled to their opinion. Gaurav, who later joined the conversation, defended his wife, saying she was not being "selfish".
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola got married on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur after dating for several years.
