The highly anticipated second season of the reality series Lock Upp returned to Netflix on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Bringing a whirlwind of fresh twists, the premiere night unveiled new hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, who have officially stepped in for Kangana Ranaut. However, the biggest shockwave of the evening did not come from the show's structural changes, but from contestant Akanksha Chamola, who chose the grand premiere stage to reveal a massive, closely guarded personal secret.The actress announced to a stunned audience that she is currently divorcing her husband, television star and reigning Bigg Boss champion Gaurav Khanna.The unexpected revelation caught everyone completely off guard. It prompted co-host Riteish Deshmukh to ask if the ultimate breakdown of their marriage coincided with Gaurav’s recent high-profile stint on Bigg Boss. Akanksha confirmed the timeline, admitting that even their families remained largely in the dark about the severity of the situation until this very public moment.Families Kept in the Dark About the SeparationExplaining the quiet nature of their split, Akanksha shared the emotional reality behind closed doors.“Our parents thought we were just living separately for a while because sometimes couples need space to sort things out. Since we continued to talk to each other, attend events together, support one another, and share everything, everyone believed things would work out. But the feeling of being a married couple was no longer there. I think this will be big news even for our families,” she said.The television actress, widely known for her prominent roles in Santoshi Maa and Yeh Hai Aashiqui, married Gaurav in a traditional ceremony in Kanpur in November 2016 after initially meeting at an audition. Despite dropping a cryptic social media hint back in January with a note about relationships built on needs sacrificing the heart, the couple had managed to keep their deep marital troubles entirely out of the public eye until now.An Amicable Split Due to IncompatibilityReflecting on the quiet split, Akanksha stated clearly, “Gaurav and I are getting a divorce. We have been living separately for the last year, and it’s not been public.”She further clarified that the decision to end their decade-long journey together was mutual and amicable, stemming from fundamentally different life goals rather than any explosive hostility.“Things are not bad between Gaurav and me. We still talk to each other. We don’t think we're a good fit as partners because we see very different futures. And, unfortunately, it’s not with each other.”What Gaurav Khanna Said in the Bigg Boss HouseThis heavy news contrasts sharply with the personal insights Gaurav had recently shared while in the Bigg Boss house. Speaking with YouTuber Mridul Tiwari in the garden, Gaurav opened up about approaching their ninth marriage anniversary. He explained why they did not have children, saying he completely respected his wife’s stance on family planning.“No, my wife doesn’t want. I want, but it’s a love marriage. Whatever she says, manna padega. Pyaar kiya hai toh nibhaana toh padega,” Gaurav had shared affectionately during the broadcast.He had previously supported her perspective on the matter, citing heavy career responsibilities and their busy entertainment schedules.“Her thinking is also valid. There are a lot of responsibilities. And it’s only two of us for each other. If I go to work the entire day and she also gets work, with whom will we keep the kids? We don’t want anyone else to take care of them. I had told her that I wanted, but I understood when she explained.”Following the emotional and brave disclosure on the premiere episode, co-host Riteish Deshmukh wrapped up the intense segment by offering the actress his warmest wishes as she embarks on this raw, new chapter inside the digital jail.
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