Akanksha Chamola’s personal life has become one of the biggest talking points of her Lock Upp Season 2 journey, particularly after she revealed that her marriage to Gaurav Khanna was heading towards divorce. Her revelations did not stop there, as the actor also opened up about her sexuality and said she had identified as bisexual before getting married. Now, Akanksha has spoken about Gaurav’s reaction to that part of her life and clarified that he already knew about it before they tied the knot.
In a new interview with Mid-Day, Akanksha said that her sexuality was never something she had hidden from Gaurav before their marriage. She explained that she had specifically told people that she was bisexual before getting married and claimed that Gaurav accepted it. According to Akanksha, her husband even found that aspect of her sexuality attractive.
Akanksha’s comments come after the subject became a major part of her Lock Upp 2 storyline. During the reality show, Shreya Kalra revealed Akanksha’s bisexuality during an argument, prompting an emotional reaction from her. Akanksha subsequently discussed her past relationships with women and explained how she viewed her sexuality at different points in her life.
What Akanksha Said About Gaurav’s Reaction
Speaking about the subject in her Mid-Day interview, Akanksha made it clear that Gaurav was aware of her bisexuality before their wedding. She said, “I have very specifically mentioned that I was bisexual before I got married. My husband accepted that because he did find it to be a very hot thing. Guys find it very hot. I don’t know why people can’t accept that. The majority of men find it to be very hot.”
Her statement adds another dimension to the discussion that began when she first spoke about her sexuality on Lock Upp 2. Rather than presenting the revelation as something that emerged after her marriage, Akanksha stressed that Gaurav knew about it before they became husband and wife. That distinction appears important to her as she continues to explain the timeline of their relationship.
Akanksha also addressed the decision she made after getting married. She said she chose to remain committed to Gaurav rather than continue pursuing relationships outside the marriage, describing it as a conscious decision to stay with one person.
She said, “I did not pull myself out of it. But I chose, as I said, I will not cheat on my husband. I have chosen to be with this one person. I will stick to that one person. And then after that, when I’m saying that I’ve reached a point where I’m asexual, there are many heterosexual females who turn asexual after a point of time. So what is a big deal when I’m saying that I was bisexual, then I got married, now I’m asexual?”
The comments also connect to another statement Akanksha made during her reality-show appearance, when she described sexuality as a phase and said she had reached a point where she considered herself asexual. That explanation attracted attention online, with some viewers questioning how she described the changes in her sexuality and relationship circumstances.
Akanksha’s Lock Upp 2 Revelations
Akanksha entered Lock Upp 2 with her personal life already attracting attention, but her revelation about her marriage changed the conversation around her participation in the show. She disclosed that she and Gaurav were heading towards divorce and had been living separately for around a year. She maintained that there was no bitterness between them, explaining that they had reached a point where they were no longer compatible as partners and wanted different things from the future.
Her comments were particularly surprising because the couple had spent years maintaining a relatively private personal life. Akanksha and Gaurav had largely kept their relationship away from intense public scrutiny while supporting each other professionally. Their separation revelation therefore came as a surprise to viewers who had followed them as a television-industry couple.
The discussion around Akanksha’s sexuality became another major moment during the show. After Shreya Kalra revealed that she was bisexual, Akanksha became emotional and subsequently confirmed that she had been bisexual before her marriage to Gaurav. She later spoke about being asexual while discussing the separation, adding another layer to a conversation that was already attracting considerable attention.
After her elimination, Akanksha continued discussing the subject during a podcast with Tejasswi Prakash. Her repeated comments about separation being a phase attracted criticism on social media, with some viewers questioning the way she described the breakdown of her marriage and her changing understanding of relationships.
The latest interview appears to be another attempt by Akanksha to put her earlier statements into context. Her explanation focuses on the timeline: she says she was bisexual before marriage, Gaurav knew about it, she chose to remain committed to him after getting married and later reached a point where she described herself as asexual.
Akanksha And Gaurav’s Marriage Timeline
Akanksha and Gaurav reportedly met while working on a television show and eventually developed a relationship. They got married on November 24, 2016, in a three-day wedding celebration in Gaurav’s hometown of Kanpur, surrounded by family, friends and colleagues from the television industry.
For several years, the couple kept their personal relationship largely away from the spotlight. Gaurav continued building his television career and became widely recognised through shows including CID and Anupamaa, while Akanksha appeared in projects such as Swaragini, Bhootu and Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.
The couple’s public image remained largely stable for years, which made Akanksha’s later Lock Upp revelation even more unexpected. In January 2026, she had dismissed rumours about problems in their marriage and said there was “absolutely no trouble” between them. Months later, however, she revealed that they had been living separately and were moving towards divorce.
Akanksha explained that the separation was not the result of bitterness between the two. Instead, she said they had realised they were no longer compatible as partners and had different visions for their futures. The revelation came after more than nine years of marriage and immediately became one of the most discussed aspects of her reality-show appearance.
Gaurav’s own public explanation during the Lock Upp 2 episode also became important to the story. According to the supplied account, he entered the show to clear his name rather than simply to support Akanksha, adding another perspective to a relationship that had suddenly become a public subject.
For now, Akanksha’s latest comments provide more insight into how she views the sexuality revelation and the timeline of her marriage. She has maintained that Gaurav knew she was bisexual before their wedding and accepted that part of her identity at the time. Her comments also show that the discussion around their separation is far more complicated than the reality-show headlines initially suggested.
Akanksha Chamola And Gaurav Khanna FAQs
When did Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna get married?
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna got married on November 24, 2016. Their wedding was celebrated over three days in Gaurav’s hometown of Kanpur.
When did Akanksha reveal that she was bisexual?
Akanksha discussed her bisexuality during her stint on Lock Upp Season 2. She said she had been bisexual before marrying Gaurav.
Did Gaurav Khanna know about Akanksha’s bisexuality before marriage?
According to Akanksha, yes. In her Mid-Day interview, she specifically said that Gaurav knew about her sexuality before they got married and accepted it.
What did Akanksha say about Gaurav’s reaction?
Akanksha said Gaurav found her sexuality attractive. She described his reaction while explaining that her bisexuality was something he was aware of before their marriage.
Why are Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna separating?
Akanksha said they had realised they were no longer compatible as partners and had different visions for their futures. She also said there was no bitterness between them.
When did Akanksha say there was no trouble in her marriage?
In January 2026, Akanksha dismissed rumours of marital problems and said there was “absolutely no trouble” between her and Gaurav. Months later, she revealed their separation on Lock Upp 2.
