Television actor Akanksha Chamola has directly addressed the intense online backlash and label of soft porn associated with her recent web series. In a candid interview, she defended her career decisions, questioned societal double standards regarding female actors doing bold scenes, and cleared the air about her personal life.
Bold Scenes in Dil Dhokha Aur Desire and Audience Reactions
Akanksha Chamola faced significant criticism following the release of her web series Dil Dhokha Aur Desire, which featured several bold and intimate sequences. Certain viewers categorized the project as B-grade and soft porn, targeting the actor with derogatory tags on social media platforms. Responding to these allegations, Chamola stated that she simply performed the role assigned to her and noted that her acting performance received widespread appreciation.
She highlighted that the show achieved major commercial success and claimed the top spot in viewership rankings. Rejecting the label of soft porn, Chamola asserted that as long as the government allows such content and audiences continue to watch it, she will not hesitate to accept similar acting projects in the future.
Calling Out Double Standards for Women Performers
During the conversation, Chamola criticized the prevailing hypocrisy regarding intimate scenes on screen. She pointed out that male actors rarely face moral scrutiny or judgment when performing romantic or passionate scenes. However, when a female actor performs identical scenes, she is immediately subjected to severe public judgment and name-calling.
Emphasizing that performing intimate scenes is purely a professional duty rather than a personal endeavor, she argued that women on screen are merely doing their jobs as actors. She urged audiences to stop treating female performers differently when they undertake challenging roles.
Addressing Separation from Gaurav Khanna and Alimony Rumors
Turning to her personal life, Chamola discussed her relationship with actor Gaurav Khanna, whom she married in 2016. She revealed that after marriage, Khanna expressed a desire to have children, whereas she was opposed to starting a family. News of their impending divorce surprised fans when it was disclosed on a reality show after 10 years of marriage.
She also dismissed speculative reports claiming she received 10 crore rupees in alimony during the separation process. Mocking the baseless nature of these claims, Chamola remarked that had she actually received an amount of 10 crore rupees, she would have left the country long ago to travel around the world.
