After announcing that the couple was moving towards divorce, Akanksha faced intense public attention, especially after a few of her comments about Gaurav sparked criticism on social media.

One particular statement that attracted backlash was when Akanksha said she would rather have had her parents, or even her dog, visit her inside the show. Responding to the criticism now, the actress has explained the context behind her words and questioned why only one part of her statement was being targeted.

Akanksha says Gaurav came to address his side

In a Zoom conversation, Akanksha Chamola spoke about Gaurav Khanna’s appearance on Lock Upp 2 and explained why she did not view his visit as an act of support.

According to Akanksha, the couple was already separating at that point, which made Gaurav’s entry emotionally complicated for her. She said she did not know his purpose and felt his appearance was more about clearing his image after her divorce revelation.

Akanksha explained that Gaurav did not offer her any reassurance or encouragement about her journey in the game. Because of this, she did not feel that he had entered the show to support her.

‘Don’t judge only one part of what I said’
Reacting to the controversy surrounding her comment about preferring her parents or dog to visit her, Akanksha questioned the reaction she received online. She pointed out that people focused only on the comparison involving Gaurav while ignoring the rest of her statement.

The actress called out what she described as selective moral policing and said that criticism should not be directed at someone by picking only one portion of what they have said. Akanksha maintained that she was open to apologizing if she had genuinely made a mistake, but wanted people to consider the full context before judging her.

She also argued that those criticizing her should apply the same standards to every part of her statement instead of reacting only when Gaurav Khanna’s name was involved.

How did the controversy begin?

Akanksha first revealed during the Lock Upp 2 premiere that she and Gaurav were heading towards divorce. The revelation reportedly came as a shock to both their families.

Gaurav later appeared on the show as a guest in the third week, where he spoke to Akanksha about how her announcement had affected their families and how he had to navigate conversations and reactions from both sides.

Towards the end of the season, Akanksha was heard telling a fellow contestant that she would have preferred her mother or father to come and meet her, adding that even her dog visiting her would have been preferable. The comment soon became a major talking point and led to criticism from a section of viewers.

Akanksha and Gaurav’s marriage

Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna reportedly met during an audition and eventually fell in love. The two got married on November 24, 2016, with a grand three-day wedding celebration held in Gaurav’s hometown, Kanpur.

The couple has reportedly been living separately for nearly a year. While Akanksha has spoken about their marriage heading towards divorce, the two are yet to sign the divorce papers.