Gaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola Divorce: Love At First Sight To 9-Year Age Gap Marriage

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Khanna and Akanksha Chamola’s mature man marries a vivacious girl energy in the episodes of Bigg Boss 19 did not prepare their fans for the most shocking announcement. On the premiere of Lock Upp season 2, the actress revealed that they are heading for a divorce and have been living separately for a year, which means when Gaurav participated in the Salman Khan-hosted reality show, they weren’t together. While the reason behind ending their decade-long marriage hasn’t been disclosed by either, the news came as a shock to not just fans, but hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh too.

How did Akansha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna meet?

Gaurav and Akanksha were dating much before they gained popularity through television shows. While he had done a couple of projects, she was just starting her career. In various interviews, the Anupamaa actor has spoken about his first meeting with Akanksha. The couple had a filmy start to the relationship. Gaurav saw Akanksha at an audition. Since she was new to the industry, she couldn’t recognise him. He pretended to be new to acting and Akanksha gave him tips and suggestions for cracking the audition. It was love at first sight for him. Gaurav then volunteered to drop her off at the next audition. During the car ride, he asked her to search ‘Gaurav Khanna’ on Google. That’s when she realised he was teasing her.

After the car ride, Gaurav and Akanksha became friends and would meet regularly. Gradually, friendship turned into a relationship, and he proposed to her in a romantic setting with around 100 balloons. The couple tied the knot on November 23, 2016, in Kanpur.

What is the age gap between Akansha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna?

Gaurav is nine years older than Akanksha. He was born in 1981, whereas she is a 1991 born. In multiple interviews, the actress has spoken that the age gap between them shouldn’t be a concern for others, as she always wanted someone mature and who understands her better. However, she also shared that her parents were sceptical about their relationship due to the age gap and felt that it could lead to conflicts. Gaurav’s family had no concerns about the 9-year difference. On Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav experienced a vulnerable moment and told Mridul Tiwari that he wants children, but Akanksha isn’t ready. He said his wife is getting the kind of work she always wanted to be associated with and wants to prioritise her career at this point.

How long have Gaurav Khanna and Akansha Chamola been together?

Gaurav and Akanksha have been married for nine years. It is the 10th year of marriage. The ceremony was a quiet affair with family and friends in attendance. Hussain Kuwajerwala, Anuj Sachdeva, and Puja Banerjee were at the ceremony in Kanpur.

What does Akansha Chamola do?

Akanksha is also an actor. She made her acting debut in the popular TV show Swaragini, where she appeared from 2015 to 2016. Her next show was titled Bhootu from 2017 to 2018. In 2022, she appeared in the show Can You See Me, further strengthening her position in the television industry. Born and raised in Mumbai, she completed her postgraduate degree in Commerce before stepping into acting.

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