Love At First Sight To A 9 Year Age Gap Marriage Actress Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce From Husband Gaurav Khanna On Lock Upp Season 2 A Look At Their Relationship Timeline

The revelation came during the premiere episode of Lock Upp Season 2, which is currently streaming on Netflix. In the episode, the actress spoke candidly about the end of their nearly 10-year marriage. Her announcement has left fans surprised, especially because the couple had often spoken publicly about their relationship and the choices they made together over the years.Speaking on the reality show, Akanksha revealed that she and Gaurav have been living separately for the past year. She explained that they had deliberately kept the separation private. The actress also made it clear that there is no hostility between them. According to her, they continue to stay in touch, but eventually realised they were no longer compatible as life partners because they wanted different things from the future.Akanksha Chamola confirms separation after nearly a decade of marriageAkanksha's statement quickly became one of the biggest talking points online. While confirming the divorce, she also shared that the relationship had not ended because of bitterness or conflict. Instead, she said they had mutually understood that they were no longer on the same path.Soon after her comments aired, an old video of Gaurav Khanna from Bigg Boss 18 resurfaced on social media. In the clip, the actor spoke openly about one of the biggest decisions in their marriage, not having children.132044420Gaurav admitted that there was a time when he wanted to become a father. However, he eventually chose to respect Akanksha's wishes. He said that once you truly love someone, you also learn to understand their perspective. The actor added that raising a child is a huge responsibility and should only happen when both partners are completely ready for it.Akanksha had earlier shared her own reasons during Bigg Boss 18's family week. She said she had never felt the natural desire to become a mother and wanted to focus on her career and personal ambitions. She also acknowledged that some people might consider her decision selfish, but she believed everyone has the right to choose the life they want. Gaurav had publicly supported her at the time, insisting that respecting such a personal choice should never be viewed negatively.From love at first sight to a fairytale wedding: A look at their relationshipLong before they became one of television's well-known couples, Gaurav and Akanksha first met at an audition. Their love story had a filmi beginning.According to Gaurav's earlier interviews, he instantly fell for Akanksha the moment he saw her. Since she was new to the television industry, she did not recognise him. Gaurav playfully pretended to be a newcomer, and Akanksha even gave him tips on how to crack the audition.Afterwards, he offered to drop her off at another audition. During the drive, he jokingly asked her to search his name on Google, leaving her surprised when she realised he was already a familiar face on television.The two soon became friends and spent more time together. Their friendship gradually turned into love, and Gaurav later proposed in a romantic setting surrounded by nearly 100 balloons.After dating for several years, the couple tied the knot in Kanpur on November 23, 2016. Their intimate wedding was attended by close family members, friends and several television celebrities, including Hussain Kuwajerwala, Anuj Sachdeva and Puja Banerjee.132029218Another aspect of their relationship that often made headlines was their nine-year age difference. Gaurav was born in 1981, while Akanksha was born in 1991. Akanksha had spoken openly about the age gap in earlier interviews, saying it never bothered her because she always wanted a partner who was mature and understanding. She revealed that while her parents were initially unsure about the relationship because of the age difference, Gaurav's family had no such concerns. Over time, both families accepted their relationship.Throughout their marriage, the couple often appeared together at public events and on television. Fans admired their chemistry and the mutual respect they showed each other, especially while discussing sensitive topics like parenthood and career choices.Now, nearly a decade after exchanging wedding vows, Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola have decided to part ways. Although their marriage is ending, both have maintained that the decision comes from mutual understanding rather than resentment.