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Akanksha Chamola Discusses Asexuality and Divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp

Analysed 14 Jul 2026·4 sources analysed·Kanpur, India·Entertainment
Akanksha Chamola Discusses Asexuality and Divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock UppPreviousNext

Akanksha Chamola, a contestant on Lock Upp, has publicly shared that she identifies as asexual amid her ongoing divorce from actor Gaurav Khanna. Previously identifying as bisexual, she explained that her sexuality is evolving due to her current life phase, expressing no desire for sexual relationships with men or women. Akanksha also discussed her decision not to remarry, citing fear and differing expectations about parenthood as reasons for her separation.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
56%
AI analysis of 4 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 14 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on Akanksha Chamola's personal life and identity without engaging in political discourse. Coverage centers on her statements about sexuality and divorce, reflecting perspectives related to individual experience and societal norms on relationships. The sources present her views neutrally, without political framing or partisan commentary.

Sentiment — Neutral (56/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to empathetic, emphasizing Akanksha's candidness about her evolving sexuality and personal challenges. While the subject involves sensitive topics like divorce and identity, the coverage avoids sensationalism, instead highlighting her reflections and decisions with respect and understanding.

How 4 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Akanksha Chamola Makes New Claim, Calls Herself 'Asexual': 'Mujhe Abhi Kisi Se Sex Nahi Chahiye'CenterNeutral
ndtvAkanksha Chamola Says She Wants Neither Men Nor Women After Divorce From Gaurav Khanna, Calls Herself 'Asexual'CenterNeutral
indiatodayLock Upp's Akanksha Chamola, earlier identified as bisexual, now says she's asexualCenterNeutral
hindustantimesAkanksha Chamola says she has become asexual days after revealing she will divorce Gaurav KhannaCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 13 Jul, 03:29 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes13 Jul, 03:29 pm
    Akanksha Chamola says she has become asexual days after revealing she will divorce Gaurav Khanna
  2. 2
    indiatoday13 Jul, 04:45 pm
    Lock Upp's Akanksha Chamola, earlier identified as bisexual, now says she's asexual
  3. 3
    ndtv13 Jul, 05:32 pm
    Akanksha Chamola Says She Wants Neither Men Nor Women After Divorce From Gaurav Khanna, Calls Herself 'Asexual'
  4. 4
    news1814 Jul, 01:30 am
    Akanksha Chamola Makes New Claim, Calls Herself 'Asexual': 'Mujhe Abhi Kisi Se Sex Nahi Chahiye'

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Kanpur, India
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
14 Jul 2026
Key entities
AsexualityBisexualityGaurav KhannaLock Upp (season 1)DivorceBigg BossKanpurReality televisionSantoshi Maa (TV series)Yeh Hai AashiquiCrime Patrol (TV series)Human sexuality