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Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2

Analysed 28 Jun 2026·42 sources analysed·Kanpur, India·Entertainment
Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2PreviousNext

Television actors Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna have confirmed they are heading for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. Akanksha revealed on the premiere of Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 that they have been living separately for the past year. The separation is described as mutual and amicable, with both citing differing life goals and incompatibility as reasons. Despite the split, they maintain a cordial relationship. The couple had previously discussed their differing views on parenthood, with Akanksha not wanting children and Gaurav respecting her decision. Their separation surprised fans and hosts, sparking discussions about their public appearances during Bigg Boss 19, where Gaurav was a contestant and winner.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • timesnow— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • republicworld— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
46%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 28 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 42 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents entertainment news without explicit political framing. Coverage focuses on personal and relationship aspects of the actors, with sources emphasizing mutual decisions and personal perspectives. Some social media reactions introduce skepticism and accusations of publicity motives, reflecting varied public opinions but not political viewpoints. Overall, the sources maintain a neutral tone centered on celebrity news rather than political discourse.

Sentiment — Neutral (46/100)

The sentiment across the articles is mixed, combining factual reporting of the divorce announcement with emotional elements such as surprise and sympathy. While the couple's amicable separation is highlighted positively, some social media reactions express skepticism and criticism, suggesting a more negative or doubtful tone. The overall coverage balances respectful reporting of personal developments with acknowledgment of public reactions, resulting in a nuanced emotional tone.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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How 15 sources covered this story

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

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
timesnowRakhi Sawant Calls Gaurav Khanna's Estranged Wife Akanksha Chamola 'Jhoothi' After Divorce Confession On Lock Upp 2CenterNegative
news18Rakhi Sawant Reacts To Akanksha Chamola-Gaurav Khanna Divorce; Sunita Ahuja Opens Up About Govinda's 'Many' AffairsCenterNeutral
timesnowGaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Divorce News Leaves Awez Darbar In SHOCK: Will Call Him And TalkCenterNeutral
indiatvnewsAkanksha Chamola says she's been living apart from Gaurav Khanna for a year; fans question timeline - India TV NewsCenterNeutral
republicworldGaurav Khanna's Bigg Boss 19 Co-Contestant Awez Darbar Reacts To His Divorce From Akanksha Chamola: Bahut Bada Shocker HaiCenterNeutral
timesnowAkanksha Chamola Confirms Split From Gaurav Khanna After a Year ApartCenterNeutral
news18'Completely Shocked': Awez Darbar Reacts to Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Divorce RevelationCenterNeutral
thetribuneAre Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola headed for divorce? - The TribuneCenterNeutral
news18'Jhoothi': Rakhi Sawant Reacts To Akanksha Chamola Confirming Divorce From Gaurav Khanna On Lock Upp 2CenterNeutral
hindustantimesGaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola divorce: When actor broke down, defended wife's decision to not have kidsCenterNeutral
thetelegraphAkanksha Chamola announces divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2: 'We've been living separately'CenterNeutral
thetribuneAkanksha Chamola announces divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2 - The TribuneCenterNeutral
mintAkanksha Chamola confirms divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2, netizens shocked: 'Fooled everyone in Bigg Boss 19' MintCenterNeutral
timesnow5 Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Statements On Marriage, Kids Amid DivorceCenterNeutral
news18'It All Reeks Of A Publicity Stunt': Gaurav Khanna, Akanksha Chamola Trolled After Divorce RevelationCenterNegative

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 28 Jun, 07:34 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1828 Jun, 07:34 am
    'It All Reeks Of A Publicity Stunt': Gaurav Khanna, Akanksha Chamola Trolled After Divorce Revelation
  2. 2
    timesnow28 Jun, 08:59 am
    5 Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Statements On Marriage, Kids Amid Divorce
  3. 3
    mint28 Jun, 09:13 am
    Akanksha Chamola confirms divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2, netizens shocked: 'Fooled everyone in Bigg Boss 19' Mint
  4. 4
    thetribune28 Jun, 09:29 am
    Akanksha Chamola announces divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2 - The Tribune
  5. 5
    thetelegraph28 Jun, 09:31 am
    Akanksha Chamola announces divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2: 'We've been living separately'
  6. 6
    hindustantimes28 Jun, 10:08 am
    Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola divorce: When actor broke down, defended wife's decision to not have kids
  7. 7
    news1828 Jun, 11:03 am
    'Jhoothi': Rakhi Sawant Reacts To Akanksha Chamola Confirming Divorce From Gaurav Khanna On Lock Upp 2
  8. 8
    thetribune28 Jun, 12:34 pm
    Are Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola headed for divorce? - The Tribune
  9. 9
    news1828 Jun, 01:30 pm
    'Completely Shocked': Awez Darbar Reacts to Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Divorce Revelation
  10. 10
    timesnow28 Jun, 01:58 pm
    Akanksha Chamola Confirms Split From Gaurav Khanna After a Year Apart

Lens Score breakdown

36/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Kanpur, India
Sources analysed
42
Last analysed
28 Jun 2026
Key entities
Gaurav KhannaBigg BossLock Upp (season 1)NetflixReality televisionBigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)Farah KhanSocial mediaKanpurRiteish DeshmukhDivorceLock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!