Immediately following her eviction from the reality show Lock Upp 2, contestant Akanksha Chamola addressed the controversy surrounding her remarks about her husband Gaurav Khanna and her pet dog. Breaking her silence in front of the media, she clarified that her words were misrepresented and taken completely out of context. She emphasized that her intentions were entirely different from how the public interpreted her comments during her stay on the show.
Clarification on Husband and Pet Dog Statement
The controversy stemmed from an episode where Gaurav Khanna entered the show to meet Akanksha Chamola. A few episodes after his visit, Akanksha remarked that she would have preferred if someone who made her feel a sense of warmth and familiarity had visited, or if her pet dog had come instead. Addressing reporters after her elimination, she stated that her comments were twisted by viewers and media reports alike.
Akanksha explained that although Gaurav Khanna is her husband and they are currently in the process of separating, he does not represent her comfort zone. She shared that while inside the show, she longed to meet individuals with whom she felt genuinely comfortable and at ease. According to her, receiving a visit from her parents or her pet dog would have brought her far greater joy. She added that she had no prior knowledge of why Gaurav entered the show, suggesting he likely decided to appear on his own accord.
Two Major Personal Secrets Revealed on the Show
Upon her entry into Lock Upp 2, Akanksha Chamola made a major personal disclosure that grabbed widespread attention. She revealed that she and Gaurav Khanna had been living separately for the past 1 year and were preparing to finalize their divorce soon.
Later in the season, fellow contestant Shreya Kalra brought another personal secret to light by disclosing that Akanksha is bisexual. Akanksha openly acknowledged the fact and clarified that her husband Gaurav was fully aware of her sexual orientation long before the show. These revelations kept her at the center of media attention throughout her stint.
Shreya Kalra Wins Trophy in Star-Studded Finale
Hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, this season of the reality show featured a star-studded lineup of contestants, including Shilpa Shinde, Shivangi Joshi, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Ram Kapoor, and Harshad Chopda.
The season concluded with a high-voltage finale. Contestant Shreya Kalra emerged victorious by defeating fellow finalists Shivangi Joshi and Yogesh Rawat. Shreya claimed the coveted Lock Upp 2 trophy along with the prize money of Rs 1 crore.
