Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna's Wife Akanksha Chamola NOT Planning To Have Children Even If World Calls Her 'Selfish'

The latest episode of Bigg Boss 19 has sparked a conversation around parenthood, personal choice and societal expectations, after Akanksha Chamola opened up about not wanting to have children anytime soon.

Married to actor Gaurav Khanna for nine years, Akanksha has often been questioned about her choice. But for the first time on national television, she spoke at length about her feelings, asserting that it is a deeply personal choice and not something she is ready for, despite external pressure or labels. This happened during her visit to BB19 house during family week.

Gaurav Khanna's wife Akanksha not ready to embrace motherhood

While chatting with Malti and Praneet, Akanksha said she simply does not feel the inner impulse to become a mother. She shared, "Future me bhi mujhe difficult lag raha hai. Mujhe nahi aa raha hai andar se, I don't feel the need to have a kid. Mere bohot saare reasons hain aur mujhe lagta hai jab aap itne saare reasons dhundte ho, then you are not ready. I am not scared of it. Baccha paida karna halwa banana nahi hota hai. Bohot badi responsibility hai. Mujhe nahi lagta hai main wo job ko utne ache se justify kar sakti hoon - at this age, at any age. Mujhe apna career banana hai, mere ambitions hain bohot saare, ab log usko selfish bole."ALSO READ: Bigg Boss 19 Live Updates Episode 88

Gaurav supports wife Akanksha's decision

Gaurav later joined the discussion and immediately dismissed the idea that Akanksha is being 'selfish.' The two then had a private conversation, during which Akanksha urged him to ask what he had asked celebrity astrologer Jai Maidaan earlier. Gaurav responded, "Tere answer se darr hai mereko, isiliye to nahi pooch raha. Mujhe pata tha but dil behkane ke liye khyaal acha hai Ghalib." He added, "If work is coming your way and when I have agreed to your thing itne saal. When you are not ready to main kyon change karunga? Wo to sawaal hai aise hi."For context, Gaurav had earlier asked a visiting astrologer, "Do I have kids, me and my wife? I have not planned kids yet. Do I have it in future?" The astrologer replied, "She (Gaurav's wife) is thinking about it seriously."Gaurav and Akanksha, despite being happily married for nearly a decade, have openly acknowledged their differing timelines regarding parenthood. In a previous interview with Siddharth Kannan, Gaurav had said, "Of course, I love kids. I want to have children, but my wife doesn’t want a child. We are very open about it. I love kids, and she doesn’t want to bear a child as of now. I want to respect that decision. It’s been nine years since our marriage. She doesn’t want kids. I have to respect that decision. If a woman is not ready, then you should not force her."Their honest, respectful approach to the topic has earned widespread praise. In the midst of societal pressure, Akanksha’s clarity and Gaurav’s unwavering support have sparked an important conversation about agency, readiness and mutual respect in marriage.