Television actress Akanksha Chamola has recently opened up about how her journey on the reality show Lock Upp Season 2 was deeply impacted by her estranged husband, actor Gaurav Khanna. Akanksha, who created widespread headlines after revealing her decision to divorce Gaurav on national television during the show’s premiere, candidly discussed the aftermath of his brief guest appearance inside the jail. Speaking on director-choreographer Farah Khan’s official YouTube channel, the actress admitted that when she entered the competition, she held a clear, secure mindset believing that everything was well-settled and under control back home with her family. However, that sense of emotional stability was completely shaken when Gaurav entered the house for a brief meeting and passed on unexpected updates about her personal life outside.
Reflecting on that pivotal moment, Akanksha shared that hearing things were not right back home left her shattered, as her overall confidence in front of the world was always rooted in the strong backing of her family. She explained that while she initially played the game without caring about outside opinions, the disturbing news made it impossible to stay focused on tasks and strategies. Instead, she spent weeks overthinking her family’s situation, which severely drained her confidence and made her doubt her own gameplay. Confirming to Farah Khan that the situation back home was indeed complicated, Akanksha expressed that receiving such unsettling updates while being isolated in a high-pressure reality show environment ruined her mental peace and performance.
During the candid conversation, host Farah Khan agreed with Akanksha’s assessment, noting that she had an intuition that things went downhill for her in the game after Gaurav’s brief visit. Throughout her stint on the controversial show, Akanksha had drawn significant media attention for her unfiltered honesty regarding her personal life, including revealing her bisexuality, her stance on remaining child-free, and the fundamental differences that led to her separation from Gaurav. Despite the emotional turmoil and her eventual elimination near the semi-finals, the actress maintained that being open about her choices was crucial for her personal journey, while fans continue to support her courage to speak her truth publicly.