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Akanksha Chamola's 'red forest' remark about Gaurav Khanna resurfaces after split

An old interview in which Akanksha Chamola jokingly called Gaurav Khanna "a red forest" has resurfaced after she confirmed their separation. The clip has drawn fresh attention as fans revisit their past exchanges after news of the divorce.

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Akanksha Chamola opened up about her separation with Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp. Photo: Instagram @akankshagkhanna)

An old interview of Akanksha Chamola has resurfaced on social media after she confirmed that she and actor Gaurav Khanna are heading for divorce. The clip, in which she jokingly called him a "red forest", has gone viral again after her recent comments about their separation.

Akanksha said the couple had been living separately for nearly a year and had mutually decided to end their marriage. She said the two gradually realised they wanted different things from life, with their differing views on parenthood becoming a major reason behind the split.

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The interview that is now being widely shared was recorded during Gaurav Khanna's stint on Bigg Boss 19. Speaking to Telly Masala, Akanksha was asked in a light-hearted exchange whether she considered her husband a "green flag". Laughing, she replied that Gaurav was "a very good actor" and joked that he had convinced the world that he was a green flag.

She also said it was not entirely fair to ask a wife such a question, adding that wives are more likely to notice their husbands' shortcomings than speak only about their strengths. The tone of the exchange was playful, and those present were laughing along.

When the discussion turned to Gaurav's so-called "red flags", Akanksha said, "Should I call him a red forest?" She then explained that he was very particular about food and would become irritable if he did not eat on time or was unhappy with his meal. She clarified that it was never a major issue in their relationship and said the remark was made entirely in jest, with both her and the host laughing through the conversation.

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The interview has drawn renewed attention after Akanksha's comments on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. She said there was no bitterness between them and that they still respect and care for each other, but eventually accepted that they were no longer the right partners for one another.

Akanksha said she never developed a maternal instinct and realised that she did not want children, while Gaurav wanted to become a father. She said this difference was one of the main reasons behind their decision to part ways. She also said both families had asked them to spend time apart before taking a final decision, and that period helped them gain clarity.

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola had largely kept their marriage away from the public eye, even as Gaurav became more widely known through Anupamaa, Celebrity MasterChef and Bigg Boss 19.

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola got married on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur. Akanksha has appeared in television shows such as Santoshi Maa, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Crime Patrol.

Their separation has therefore come as a surprise to many fans, who are now revisiting their old interviews in a different light.

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shweta keshri
Published On:
Jun 30, 2026 17:03 IST

An old interview of Akanksha Chamola has resurfaced on social media after she confirmed that she and actor Gaurav Khanna are heading for divorce. The clip, in which she jokingly called him a "red forest", has gone viral again after her recent comments about their separation.

Akanksha said the couple had been living separately for nearly a year and had mutually decided to end their marriage. She said the two gradually realised they wanted different things from life, with their differing views on parenthood becoming a major reason behind the split.

The interview that is now being widely shared was recorded during Gaurav Khanna's stint on Bigg Boss 19. Speaking to Telly Masala, Akanksha was asked in a light-hearted exchange whether she considered her husband a "green flag". Laughing, she replied that Gaurav was "a very good actor" and joked that he had convinced the world that he was a green flag.

She also said it was not entirely fair to ask a wife such a question, adding that wives are more likely to notice their husbands' shortcomings than speak only about their strengths. The tone of the exchange was playful, and those present were laughing along.

When the discussion turned to Gaurav's so-called "red flags", Akanksha said, "Should I call him a red forest?" She then explained that he was very particular about food and would become irritable if he did not eat on time or was unhappy with his meal. She clarified that it was never a major issue in their relationship and said the remark was made entirely in jest, with both her and the host laughing through the conversation.

The interview has drawn renewed attention after Akanksha's comments on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. She said there was no bitterness between them and that they still respect and care for each other, but eventually accepted that they were no longer the right partners for one another.

Akanksha said she never developed a maternal instinct and realised that she did not want children, while Gaurav wanted to become a father. She said this difference was one of the main reasons behind their decision to part ways. She also said both families had asked them to spend time apart before taking a final decision, and that period helped them gain clarity.

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola had largely kept their marriage away from the public eye, even as Gaurav became more widely known through Anupamaa, Celebrity MasterChef and Bigg Boss 19.

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola got married on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur. Akanksha has appeared in television shows such as Santoshi Maa, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Crime Patrol.

Their separation has therefore come as a surprise to many fans, who are now revisiting their old interviews in a different light.

- Ends
Published By:
shweta keshri
Published On:
Jun 30, 2026 17:03 IST

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