Following their surprising split announcement on Lock Upp 2, Akanksha Chamola has found herself at the center of intense public scrutiny. After capturing attention with their strong chemistry on Bigg Boss 19 last year, the sudden revelation of her separation from Gaurav Khanna shocked fans and immediately placed the actress in the crosshairs of social media trolls. In a recent interview, the television personality addressed the wave of criticism head-on and cleared the air regarding various financial rumors surrounding their broken marriage.
Addressing the INR 10 Crore Alimony Rumors
A persistent rumor had been circulating across social media platforms claiming that Akanksha Chamola demanded a massive settlement of INR 10 crore as alimony from her estranged husband Gaurav Khanna. During her latest interview with Mashable India, the actress broke her silence to debunk these claims entirely. Akanksha remarked that if she had ever received that kind of money, she would have left the country long ago. She clarified that since she never asked for such a large amount, the question of actually receiving it is completely baseless.
Reacting to Trolls and the Age Gap Criticism
Ever since the divorce announcement became public, internet users have targeted Akanksha with harsh remarks, with some claiming she married the 10-year older Gaurav purely for financial reasons when she was just 24 years old. Responding sharply to these accusations, the actress pointed out how society labels men in their 30s, 40s, and 50s as sugar daddies. Pulling up the trolls, Akanksha Chamola stated firmly that an age gap of 10 years does not automatically make someone a sugar daddy.
Clarifying Their Time on Bigg Boss
Critics also accused Akanksha of being fake, questioning why the couple displayed affection on Bigg Boss last year if they were already experiencing marital discord. Defending her stance, the actress explained that whatever she did on the reality show was done genuinely with her husband at a time when they had not yet separated. Akanksha stated that she is not as artificial as people make her out to be, adding that they were fully together during their stint on the show, which is why their warm interactions were entirely authentic.
Why She Has Not Changed Her Surname Yet
Despite parting ways, Akanksha Chamola still retains Gaurav Khanna as part of her username on Instagram. Explaining this choice, she shared that while she wants to update her name, Meta is currently restricting her from making the change. Furthermore, the actress noted that she wishes to update her official documents like her Aadhaar card, but she cannot legally do so until their divorce proceedings are officially finalized.
