Actor Akanksha Chamola has said she has no plans to marry again after announcing her divorce during the premiere episode of Lock Upp. Speaking on the show, Akanksha shared that she now wants to embrace an independent life.
During a conversation with fellow contestant Pamela, Akanksha reflected on marrying at a young age. "I got married so young; I was 24 when I married." Pamela responded, "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."
In later episodes of the reality show, Akanksha also spoke about the reasons that ultimately led to the end of her decade-long marriage.
While interacting with co-contestants Shreya Kalra and Sufi Motiwala on Lock Upp Season 2, 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."
Akanksha also addressed discussions around her sexual orientation on the show. As speculation intensified, she revealed that she had been in relationships with women before marrying Gaurav Khanna, saying, "Mujhe ladkiya pasand hain. Main admire karti hoon, main attract hoti hoon unki taraf. I think woh mera safe space hai (I love women; I admire and am attracted to them. They are my safe space)."
The issue had also surfaced during Bigg Boss 19 last year, when Gaurav Khanna faced allegations of using his personal life to gain sympathy after speaking about his wife's decision not to have children.
During a media interaction in the show's finale week, a reporter asked Gaurav whether disclosing details of his private life had been a calculated move.
Responding to the question, Gaurav said he would always support his wife's decision, even though he personally hopes to have a family.
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola were married on November 24, 2016, in Gaurav's hometown of Kanpur. Over the years, Akanksha has appeared in television shows including Santoshi Maa, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Crime Patrol.
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