Akanksha Chamola has addressed allegations that her separation from actor Gaurav Khanna was staged for publicity, saying she has no intention of repeatedly explaining her personal life and would rather choose peace over public validation.
Actor Akanksha Chamola has found herself at the centre of intense public discussion following her appearance on the reality show Lock Upp, where she opened up about her separation from husband Gaurav Khanna. While the revelation became one of the talking points around her stint on the show, it also led to speculation that the separation had been presented for publicity.
Akanksha, however, has firmly rejected that suggestion. In a recent interaction, the actor said she would never use something as personal as her separation for public relations or mileage.
Akanksha Chamola denies staging separation for publicity
Akanksha said the purpose of discussing her personal journey on Lock Upp was to be honest about experiences she had kept private for a long time.
“I would never do something like this for PR,” she said.
Explaining her decision to speak about her marriage and separation on the reality show, Akanksha added, “The show I was a part of was about revealing your own self and speaking about things and secrets that you may have kept with you for a long time. That is exactly what I did. It was about being honest about my own journey, not creating a narrative.”
Her comments come amid speculation from sections of the public questioning the circumstances surrounding her separation from Gaurav.
For Akanksha, however, the decision to talk about her experience was a personal one rather than a publicity strategy.
“I’ve chosen not to get into a cycle of proving myself”
The actor also pointed out that her personal circumstances involve legal aspects, making the situation more complicated than what may be visible publicly.
“There are also legal aspects involved, and I have spoken about that time and again,” she said.
Akanksha believes she has reached a point where repeatedly defending or explaining herself is neither necessary nor helpful.
“I think I’ve chosen not to get into a cycle of proving myself. There are some things in life that you don’t need to constantly justify to everyone,” she added.
Her statement reflects a conscious decision to step away from the continuing public debate instead of responding to every allegation surrounding her marriage.
Akanksha asks paparazzi not to discuss Gaurav Khanna
The constant attention around her relationship has also affected Akanksha’s interactions with the paparazzi.
The actor recently asked photographers not to question her about Gaurav. Her response indicates that she wants to establish a clear boundary between her professional life and a personal chapter that continues to attract public scrutiny.
Akanksha acknowledged that being discussed publicly is something she has experienced for years, both during her marriage and after announcing her separation.
“I’ve been dealing with public scrutiny for a very long time now. I dealt with it when I was married and I’m dealing with it even after announcing my separation,” she said.
She added that outsiders can never fully understand what happens inside a relationship.
“The reality is that there are certain things that only the people going through them truly know. I have said what I had to say. I choose peace over explanation,” Akanksha said.
Akanksha and Gaurav married in 2016
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna got married in 2016. Their relationship remained relatively private for much of their marriage, but their separation became a prominent subject of discussion after Akanksha spoke about it publicly.
Gaurav Khanna is known for his work in television, while Akanksha has appeared in shows including Swaragini and Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.
Akanksha’s appearance on Lock Upp subsequently brought renewed attention to her personal journey and introduced her to a wider reality-show audience.
The decision to discuss her separation on the show also meant that her private life became part of a much larger public conversation.
Why Akanksha is refusing to engage with the speculation
For public figures, personal revelations can often become detached from their original context once they enter the social media cycle. Akanksha’s latest comments suggest that she does not want to participate in that cycle.
Rather than trying to convince every critic or answer every accusation, she has chosen to stand by what she has already said.
Her position is particularly clear when it comes to allegations that the separation was manufactured for Lock Upp. Akanksha maintains that she spoke about her own experience because the show’s format encouraged contestants to reveal personal aspects of their lives.
Whether audiences agree with her decision to discuss her marriage publicly or not, Akanksha says she does not intend to repeatedly defend that decision.
“I choose peace over explanation”
Akanksha’s latest remarks ultimately centre on one message: she does not believe she owes everyone an explanation about her personal life.
Her decision to avoid discussing Gaurav with the paparazzi also signals a shift in how she wants her public identity to be perceived. After years of scrutiny, she appears more interested in moving forward professionally than allowing questions about her marriage to dominate every public appearance.
While speculation surrounding her separation may continue, Akanksha has made her stance clear. She has addressed the allegations, rejected the claim that the separation was created for PR, and does not want to remain trapped in a cycle of repeatedly proving her version of events.
