Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Akanksha Chamola Discusses Bisexuality, Marriage, Divorce And Career
Akanksha Chamola spoke about her sexuality, marriage, and divorce from Gaurav Khanna.
She said she was bisexual before they married.
According to her, Gaurav accepted this part of her identity.
She said she chose to remain committed to him after marriage.
She now describes herself as asexual, but said people’s identities can change.
Some viewers criticized her after a podcast discussion about sexuality being a phase.
Akanksha said the podcast was edited in a way that made the argument look worse.
She also said her sexuality should not decide whether she gets television or online acting work.
She and Gaurav separated partly because she wants to remain child-free while he wants to become a parent.
Akanksha Chamola said she was bisexual before marrying television actor Gaurav Khanna.
She said Khanna accepted her bisexuality and described her commitment to him after marriage.
Chamola said she currently identifies as asexual and could identify differently in the future.
She criticized the editing of her Tejasswi Prakash podcast appearance after online backlash.
Chamola said she is child-free, while Khanna wants to become a parent, contributing to their divorce.
- Who
- Akanksha Chamola and television actor Gaurav Khanna; Tejasswi Prakash is also mentioned in connection with a podcast.
- What
- Chamola discussed her bisexuality, current asexual identification, marriage, divorce, career prospects, and online backlash.
- When
- Chamola spoke to Mid-Day recently; she publicly confirmed the divorce during the premiere of Lock Upp Season 2.
- Where
- The interview and podcast discussion concerned the television and OTT entertainment industry; no specific location was stated.
- Why
- She was addressing questions about her sexuality, criticism following the podcast, the effect on her career, and her separation from Khanna.
Chamola's account
Critics' concerns
Sexuality and personal identity
Chamola's account
Chamola said she was bisexual before marriage, remained committed to one partner, now identifies as asexual, and may identify differently in the future.
Critics' concerns
Online critics objected to comments associated with the idea that sexuality can be a phase, particularly after her conversation with Tejasswi Prakash.
Podcast presentation
Chamola's account
Chamola said the podcast was heavily edited and that the argument-focused portions were selectively retained.
Critics' concerns
The edited version led viewers to criticize her for defending or discussing the remark that sexuality is a phase.
Effect on acting work
Chamola's account
Chamola said her bisexuality should not prevent her from being cast and viewed possible OTT or web work positively.
Critics' concerns
A person referenced by Chamola reportedly suggested she might receive OTT or web work but not television roles.
- Relationship
- Chamola and Khanna met at an audition in 2015 and married within eight months of meeting.
- Sexuality before marriage
- Chamola said she was bisexual before marrying Khanna.
- Current identification
- She said she has reached a point where she identifies as asexual.
- Children
- Chamola said she has chosen to remain child-free, including not pursuing adoption.
- Divorce context
- She said Khanna wants to become a parent, while she does not want children.
- Podcast backlash
- Chamola said she was criticized after a post-elimination conversation with Tejasswi Prakash.
- Career view
- Chamola said casting should depend on an actor’s craft and suitability, not sexual orientation.