Akanksha Chamola has opened up about her Lock Upp 2 experience and recalled the moment that left her emotionally shaken during the competition.
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Akanksha Chamola opens up on Gaurav Khanna’s entry in Lock Upp (PC: Twitter)
Akanksha Chamola’s journey in Lock Upp Season 2 took an emotional turn when her husband Gaurav Khanna entered the show for a brief meetingUntil that point, Akanksha had entered the competition believing that things were fine at home even though she was keeping a major personal matter privateGaurav’s visit changed that sense of securityInformation he shared about her family left her confused and emotionally disturbedLooking back at her time on the reality show, Akanksha has now explained that she struggled to focus on the game after learning that things were not as she had believed outside.
Gaurav Khanna’s entry changed Akanksha’s mindset
Speaking about her Lock Upp 2 experience on the show’s co-host Farah Khan’s YouTube channel, Akanksha recalled that she entered the show believing everything was fine at home. She said she knew there was a major secret that viewers would eventually learn about but she did not expect to receive troubling information during her stay.
Akanksha said, “What had happened was there was some information which was passed on to me when he [Gaurav] enteredWhen I came to Lock Upp, I came with the mindset that okay everything is okay at homeThough they didn’t know about the secret that there will be something huge.”
What left Akanksha deeply shaken?
Akanksha opened up about the impact of that conversation and said the information concerning her home left her deeply shakenShe said, “So when the information was passed on to me that things are not right back home, that is what shattered meMy homeIt wasn’t right, what I got to knowThe way I am infront of the world is because I have that much confidence in my family.”
Akanksha’s personal revelations on Lock Upp
During her stint on the reality series Akanksha had spoken openly about her personal lifeShe revealed that she and Gaurav were separated and also discussed her decision to remain child-freeAkanksha had shared that she is bisexual and does not want childrenShe also said she did not want to adopt a child while Gaurav wanted to have kidsThese differences became an important part of the conversations surrounding their marriage.
How far did Akanksha go in the competition?
Akanksha eventually reached the semi-final stage before being eliminatedShreya Kalra went on to win the seasonLooking back at the experience Akanksha has acknowledged that Gaurav’s appearance came at a difficult point in her journeyFarah Khan also told her that she had sensed the situation could become complicated after Gaurav entered the show.
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna’s marriage
Akanksha and Gaurav reportedly met during an audition and later began datingThe couple married on November 24, 2016 after being together for some timeTheir wedding celebrations were held over three days in Gaurav’s hometown KanpurAkanksha is known for her appearances in television shows including Santoshi Maa, Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Crime PatrolHer candid revelations on Lock Upp Season 2 brought renewed attention to her personal life and relationship.
