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Akanksha Chamola breaks silence on rumour of taking 10 crore alimony amid ongoing divorce with Gaurav Khanna

Akanksha Chamola rules out assumptions about her marriage and subsequent separation from Gaurav Khanna.

Updated on: Sep 13, 2026, 07:13:52 IST
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Lock Upp 2 contestant Akanksha Chamola grabbed headlines with her secrets on the show. Her marriage to Gaurav Khanna became one of the biggest talking points of the season after she revealed that they were heading for a divorce. However, some of her subsequent remarks about Gaurav drew criticism online, amid speculation that she had demanded a large sum of 10 crore in alimony.

‘Agar sach me mere pas itne paise hote…’

Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna's separation came as a shock to many.
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna's separation came as a shock to many.

In an interview with Mashable India, Akanksha cleared the air about her divorce from Gaurav and whether she demanded a large sum as alimony. Responding to the question, she said, “Agar manga hota aur agar mil gaya hota to main yaha baithti. Agar sach me mere pas itne paise hote na to main kab ka ye desh chor kar chali gayi hoti (If I had demanded and received that amount, then I would not have cared to sit here. If I had that much money, I would have left the country by now).”

She went on to clarify that she would explore various other places in the world and travel with that money.

What did Akanksha Chamola say?

After Akanksha revealed on the premiere of Lock Upp 2 that she and Gaurav were heading for a divorce, Gaurav entered the show as a guest in the third week. He told Akanksha that her revelation had shocked their families and that he had to deal with both sides of the family following the announcement. Later, she revealed that she was bisexual before her marriage to Gaurav and did not want to become a mother. Then she shared that she has become asexual.

Akanksha and Gaurav Khanna married in 2016 after reportedly meeting and falling in love during an audition. They tied the knot on 24 November 2016 in a lavish three-day wedding celebration held in Gaurav's hometown, Kanpur.

 
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Santanu Das

Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha

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