'I Am Asexual Now': Akanksha Chamola Opens Up on Divorce with Gaurav Khanna in Lock Up 2

Television actress Akanksha Chamola has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry with her candid and bold revelations on the reality show Lock Up Season 2. Married for nearly a decade to popular TV actor and Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna, Akanksha recently confirmed their impending divorce. In a deeply personal confession on national television, the actress also opened up about her evolving sexual identity, revealing that she currently identifies as asexual.

'My Sexuality is Changing': The Asexual Revelation

In a heart-to-heart conversation with co-contestant Varun Yadav inside the show's jail setup, Akanksha discussed the emotional toll of her separation. When probed about her sexuality and future relationship plans, she shared that her feelings have undergone a significant shift. "Sexuality keeps changing; it depends on your phase," she explained. Addressing her current state of mind amidst the divorce, she added, "I don't want intimacy with anyone right now—neither girls nor men. I'm going through a different phase, and it's called asexual." When asked if she would ever consider remarrying, she firmly said no, admitting that the prospect simply scares her.

The Real Reason Behind the Separation

Shedding light on the primary reason for her split from Gaurav Khanna, Akanksha shared that their fundamentally differing views on parenthood caused the rift. The actress, who has previously spoken about identifying as bisexual and finding a "safe space" among women in a male-dominated world, confessed to lacking a maternal instinct. "99% of people get married because they want kids and a family. Gaurav isn't wrong for wanting that. But after Bigg Boss happened, I realized he deeply wants children, and I don't. I didn't want to keep him trapped in a situation that didn't align with his life goals," she stated honestly.

A Decade-Long Romance Comes to an End

Akanksha, widely recognized for her roles in television dramas like Santoshi Maa and Yeh Hai Aashiqui, married Gaurav on November 24, 2016. Their love story began after they met at an audition, eventually culminating in a lavish three-day wedding ceremony in Gaurav's hometown of Kanpur. As Akanksha fearlessly navigates her personal truth on Lock Up 2, the conclusion of their decade-long romance has sparked widespread conversations across social media regarding individual choices, sexuality, and the realities of modern marriages.