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Akanksha Chamola Shares Shift to Asexuality Amid Divorce from Gaurav Khanna

Analysed 13 Jul 2026·3 sources analysed·Kanpur, India·Entertainment
Akanksha Chamola Shares Shift to Asexuality Amid Divorce from Gaurav KhannaPreviousNext

Akanksha Chamola, a contestant on the reality show Lock Upp, has shared that she now identifies as asexual amid her ongoing divorce from actor Gaurav Khanna. Previously identifying as bisexual, she explained that her feelings about intimacy have evolved, stating she currently does not desire sexual relationships with men or women. Akanksha also discussed her decision to separate, citing differing views on having children and her lack of maternal instinct as key factors.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

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

  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
57%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on personal aspects of Akanksha Chamola's life without engaging in political discourse. They present her statements and experiences related to sexuality and divorce neutrally, reflecting individual perspectives rather than political viewpoints. The coverage centers on personal identity and relationship dynamics, avoiding political framing or partisan interpretations.

Sentiment — Neutral (57/100)

The tone across the articles is primarily neutral and introspective, emphasizing Akanksha Chamola's personal reflections on her evolving sexuality and marital separation. While the content touches on sensitive emotional topics such as divorce and identity, it avoids sensationalism, maintaining a respectful and factual narrative without overtly positive or negative sentiment.

How 3 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
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'

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
3
Last analysed
13 Jul 2026
Key entities
AsexualityBisexualityGaurav KhannaLock Upp (season 1)Bigg BossKanpurDivorceReality televisionSantoshi Maa (TV series)Yeh Hai AashiquiCrime Patrol (TV series)Human sexuality