Akanksha Chamola has been making headlines for her honest conversations on the Netflix reality show Lock Upp 2. During different episodes, the actor spoke about her divorce from Gaurav Khanna, her decision to live independently and why she currently identifies as asexual. She also shared that while she once kept the possibility of a second marriage open, she now feels she does not want to get married again.
In one episode, co contestant Ram Kapoor suggested that if Akanksha ever wanted advice about a second marriage, she should speak to Gaurav Khanna. Ram said, “Gaurav Khanna is a good guy. He’s a good man. Did he mistreat you?” Akanksha replied, “No” to both questions.
Ram then added, “It’s similar to Gautami’s situation. Her first husband is a good guy. He did nothing wrong. That will also help you. If you need second marriage advice, Gaurav is the best.”
Akanksha immediately responded, “It’s not about society. I’d never take marriage advice from Gaurav.”
Ram:Gaurav khanna is good guy? is he a good man?
— Naz (FAN ACCOUNT) (@naz_maan2022) July 14, 2026
Akanksha agreed
Ram: He never ill treated u or did he?
Akanksha agreed GK never ill treated hr#GauravKhanna is nice man & he treated his wife well, its just,marriage didn't work#lockupp #lockupp2 pic.twitter.com/mppY6RDFho
Ram further shared his views on the challenges divorced women often face in India. He said, “But I’ll tell you one sad thing about this country. In certain communities, they won’t rent to her because she’s single, divorced, or a woman. You can’t be happy with the wrong guy. You need a guy who can do it. It is not easy to handle a girl like you. It’s challenging. Gautami challenges my a** every day. But it is a pleasure because I want to do it. That’s the kind of guy you need, and it won’t be easy in India.”
In another conversation with co contestant Pamela, Akanksha reflected on her married life and future. She said, “I got married so young; I was 24 when I married.” Pamela replied, “You are still young; you will find someone.” Akanksha then said, “I don’t want to get married again. I think I am done. But for the first time in my life, main akeli rehne waali hoon. Like, not under my parents’ roof or my husband’s roof. I am going to have my own house. I am going to ride solo for life now.”
Akanksha also spoke about one of the reasons behind her divorce during a conversation with Shreya Kalra and Sufi Motiwala. She explained that becoming a mother was never something she strongly wanted. She said, “Jab hum shaadi mein the, mera maternal instinct kabhi nahi tha (When we were married, I never had a maternal instinct). But I was open to discovering it, and it was never shut down. Gradually, however, I realised that I am not meant for it, and he was okay with that. But I guess, in time, that shifted.”
In another episode, Akanksha shared how she currently sees her personal life and relationships. She said, “Sexuality keeps changing. Aap ke phases ke upar hota hai ki… mera abhi divorce ho raha hai, mujhe abhi kisi se sex nahi chahiye. Ladkiyon ke saath bhi nahi chahiye, aadmiyon ke saath bhi nahi chahiye. Mera alag phase chal raha hai; isey asexual kaha jaata hai (It depends on your life phase. I am now going through a divorce and I don’t want sex now, neither from men nor from women. This is called asexuality).”
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna got married on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur, Gaurav’s hometown. The couple ended their marriage after nearly 10 years together. Akanksha is known for her work in television shows including Santoshi Maa, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Crime Patrol. Her recent statements on Lock Upp 2 have sparked conversations about marriage, divorce, independence and personal choices.