Mumbai: Actors Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola have decided to end their marriage after nearly a decade together, with Akanksha confirming that the couple have been living separately for the past year.
The revelation came during the premiere of Lock Upp Season 2, where Akanksha publicly announced that she and Gaurav are heading for a divorce.
Couple had been living separately for a year
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 clarified that there is no animosity between them despite their decision to part ways.
“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 said.
The announcement has come as a surprise to many fans, as the couple had largely kept their personal lives away from the public eye.
Earlier comments on parenthood resurface
Following Akanksha’s statement, an old video clip of Gaurav from Bigg Boss 18 resurfaced on social media, drawing renewed attention to the couple’s discussions about not having children.
During a conversation on the reality show, Gaurav had spoken about respecting his wife’s decision not to become a parent.
“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 had said.
The actor had also spoken about the responsibilities that come with parenthood, emphasising that raising a child requires complete commitment and responsibility.
Akanksha had openly spoken about her choice
Akanksha had previously addressed her decision not to have children during the family week episode of Bigg Boss 18.
She said she had never felt an inclination towards motherhood and did not believe she was ready for the responsibilities associated with 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.
The actor also explained that she wanted to focus on her career and personal ambitions.
She added that while some people might consider her decision selfish, she was comfortable with her choice. Gaurav had defended his wife at the time, saying that her decision should not be viewed as selfish.
A decade-long relationship comes to an end
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola tied the knot on November 24, 2016, in Kanpur after dating for several years.
Over the years, the couple often shared glimpses of their relationship through interviews and television appearances, earning admiration from fans.
Their announcement has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many expressing sadness over the end of their marriage while also appreciating the mature and respectful manner in which they have addressed their separation.
Respectful separation
Despite deciding to part ways, both actors have maintained that there is no bitterness between them.
Their statements suggest that differing life goals and future aspirations led to the decision rather than any public controversy or conflict.
As the couple move forward separately, fans and well-wishers have extended their support and wished both actors happiness in their future endeavours.
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