The discussion unfolded after Vinny Arora, wife of contestant Dheeraj Dhoopar, entered the house during the emotional family week. Seeing contestants reunite with their loved ones, fellow contestant Shreya jokingly said she hoped her boyfriend would also get a chance to visit. The conversation then shifted towards Akanksha Chamola, whose visitor happened to be her former partner, Gaurav Khanna.
As the contestants joked about the unexpected visit, Akanksha Chamola clarified that the person who came to meet her was her ex and not a current family member. During the exchange, Varun Laila playfully teased her about a “stranger” coming inside the house instead of someone close.
Speaking about the visit, Akanksha Chamola admitted that she had been hoping someone from her immediate family would walk through the doors. She explained that being inside the Lock Upp 2 house had been emotionally challenging and that she would have preferred the support of her parents during such a vulnerable phase.
It was during this conversation that Akanksha Chamola made the statement that has since gone viral. She remarked that she would have preferred her pet dog to visit rather than Gaurav Khanna. Although the comment appeared to be made casually, it quickly drew attention across social media platforms.
Several viewers felt the remark was unfair, especially because Gaurav Khanna looked visibly emotional during his appearance on the show. Many fans pointed out that he seemed genuinely affected by the reunion, making Akanksha Chamola’s comparison appear dismissive. Others, however, argued that she was expressing who she would have found more comforting during an emotionally difficult period.
The incident has now divided Lock Upp 2 viewers, with social media continuing to debate whether Akanksha Chamola’s comment was an honest expression of her feelings or a remark that unintentionally crossed the line.
