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Akanksha Chamola Reveals Bisexuality on Lock Upp After Secret Exposed by Contestant

Analysed 5 Jul 2026·12 sources analysed·Kanpur, India·Entertainment
Akanksha Chamola Reveals Bisexuality on Lock Upp After Secret Exposed by ContestantPreviousNext

Akanksha Chamola, wife of Gaurav Khanna, revealed on the reality show Lock Upp that she identified as bisexual before marriage and had relationships with women, describing them as her safe space in a male-dominated world. Her secret was disclosed without consent by fellow contestant Shreya Kalra, leading to Akanksha losing a lifeline and confronting Shreya, whom she called 'heartless' and 'most evil.' Actress-model Nehal Chudasama criticized the revelation as unfair, emphasizing respect for personal journeys.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 6 sources

We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 1%, Centre 99%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
1%99%0%
Sentiment
54%
AI analysis of 6 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 5 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 12 sources
● Left 1%● Center 99%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents personal and entertainment news without explicit political framing. Coverage includes perspectives from Akanksha Chamola, the contestant who revealed her secret, and supportive voices like Nehal Chudasama. The narrative focuses on individual experiences and interpersonal dynamics within the reality show, avoiding political or ideological interpretations.

Sentiment — Neutral (54/100)

The overall tone is mixed, combining Akanksha Chamola's emotional vulnerability and confrontation with Shreya Kalra's strategic game move. While Akanksha's revelation and reaction evoke sympathy and support, the exposure of her secret without consent introduces tension and conflict. Supportive comments from peers add a positive note, balancing the negative aspects of betrayal and emotional distress.

How 6 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
english'I Was Bisexual Before Marriage': Akanksha Chamola Opens Up About Past Relationships With Women On Lock Upp 2CenterPositive
indiatvnewsAkanksha Chamola admits dating women before marrying Gaurav Khanna in Lock Upp Season 2 - India TV NewsCenterNeutral
timesnowAkanksha Chamola Comes Out As Bisexual On Lock Upp 2: Relationships With Females Before MarriageCenterNeutral
news18Akanksha Chamola Confirms She Is Bisexual, Had Relationships With 'Few Females': 'Shaadi Se Pehle Thi'CenterPositive
freepressjournal'Main Shaadi Se Pehle Bisexual Thi': Gaurav Khanna's Wife Akanksha Chamola Makes Shocking Confession On Lock UppCenterNeutral
hindustantimesAkanksha Chamola breaks down, reveals she was bisexual before marriage to Gaurav KhannaCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 4 Jul, 04:02 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes4 Jul, 04:02 pm
    Akanksha Chamola breaks down, reveals she was bisexual before marriage to Gaurav Khanna
  2. 2
    freepressjournal4 Jul, 04:04 pm
    'Main Shaadi Se Pehle Bisexual Thi': Gaurav Khanna's Wife Akanksha Chamola Makes Shocking Confession On Lock Upp
  3. 3
    news184 Jul, 04:20 pm
    Akanksha Chamola Confirms She Is Bisexual, Had Relationships With 'Few Females': 'Shaadi Se Pehle Thi'
  4. 4
    timesnow4 Jul, 05:15 pm
    Akanksha Chamola Comes Out As Bisexual On Lock Upp 2: Relationships With Females Before Marriage
  5. 5
    indiatvnews5 Jul, 02:15 am
    Akanksha Chamola admits dating women before marrying Gaurav Khanna in Lock Upp Season 2 - India TV News
  6. 6
    english5 Jul, 02:26 am
    'I Was Bisexual Before Marriage': Akanksha Chamola Opens Up About Past Relationships With Women On Lock Upp 2

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Kanpur, India
Sources analysed
12
Last analysed
5 Jul 2026
Key entities
Gaurav KhannaBisexualityLock Upp (season 1)Farah KhanReality televisionBigg BossSufismRiteish DeshmukhHuman sexualityNetflixMummyKarma