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

Analysed 28 Jun 2026·30 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce from Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2Next

Television actors Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna have confirmed their 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 and mutually decided to part ways due to differing life goals. Both maintain a cordial relationship without bitterness. The couple had previously discussed their differing views on parenthood, with Akanksha choosing not to have children, a decision Gaurav respected.

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 (45/100).
Lens Score 36/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • mint— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
45%
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 30 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents personal and entertainment news without explicit political framing. Coverage focuses on the actors' relationship and personal decisions, reflecting perspectives from the couple, reality show hosts, and fans. Sources emphasize mutual consent and amicability, with no partisan viewpoints or political commentary evident.

Sentiment — Neutral (45/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly somber, reflecting the sensitive nature of a divorce announcement. While the revelation surprised fans and hosts, the coverage avoids sensationalism, highlighting mutual respect and understanding between the couple. Some articles include empathetic reflections on their differing life choices, contributing to a balanced emotional tone.

How 15 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
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 RevelationCenter

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 28 Jun, 01:20 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow28 Jun, 01:20 am
    Gaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola Divorce: Actress Once Refused To Have Kids, 'Baccha Paida Karna Halwa...'
  2. 2
    timesnow28 Jun, 01:40 am
    Gaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola Divorce: Love At First Sight To 9-Year Age Gap Marriage
  3. 3
    news1828 Jun, 01:59 am
    Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Divorce: When Anupamaa Actor Defended Wife's Decision Not To Have Kids
  4. 4
    english28 Jun, 02:19 am
    'We Both Want Different Things': Akanksha Chamola Announces Divorce From Gaurav Khanna On Lock Upp 2
  5. 5

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
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
30
Last analysed
28 Jun 2026
Key entities
Gaurav KhannaBigg BossLock Upp (season 1)Reality televisionNetflixSocial mediaBigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)Farah KhanKanpurDivorceLock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!Riteish Deshmukh
Negative
timesnowHow Gaurav Khanna Reacted To Being Accused Of Using Child Topic For Sympathy - Old Video Goes Viral Amid DivorceCenterNeutral
freepressjournal'Dramebaaz Couple': Gaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola Face Backlash After Divorce Reveal; Netizens Call Their Bigg Boss 19 Romance 'Fake'CenterNeutral
indianexpressAkanksha Chamola confirms divorce with Gaurav Khanna: 'Living separately for one year'CenterNeutral
ndtvTwo Months After Dismissing Split Rumours, Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce From Gaurav Khanna: 'We've Been Living Separately For A Year'CenterNeutral
zeenewsNo statement from Gaurav Khanna as wife Akanksha Chamola announces divorce on Lock Up Season 2CenterNeutral
httpswwwoutlookindiacomAkanksha Chamola Announces Divorce From Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2 Outlook IndiaCenterNeutral
timesnowMeet Akanksha Chamola: All You Need To Know About Gaurav Khanna's Wife Amid DivorceCenterNeutral
economictimesLove at first sight to a 9-year age gap marriage: Actress Akanksha Chamola confirms divorce from husband Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2. A look at their relationship timelineCenterNeutral
english'We Both Want Different Things': Akanksha Chamola Announces Divorce From Gaurav Khanna On Lock Upp 2CenterNeutral
news18Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola Divorce: When Anupamaa Actor Defended Wife's Decision Not To Have KidsCenterNeutral
timesnowGaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola Divorce: Love At First Sight To 9-Year Age Gap MarriageCenterNegative
timesnowGaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola Divorce: Actress Once Refused To Have Kids, 'Baccha Paida Karna Halwa...'CenterNeutral
economictimes28 Jun, 02:30 am
Love at first sight to a 9-year age gap marriage: Actress Akanksha Chamola confirms divorce from husband Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp Season 2. A look at their relationship timeline
  • 6
    timesnow28 Jun, 03:00 am
    Meet Akanksha Chamola: All You Need To Know About Gaurav Khanna's Wife Amid Divorce
  • 7
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom28 Jun, 04:06 am
    Akanksha Chamola Announces Divorce From Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2 Outlook India
  • 8
    zeenews28 Jun, 04:09 am
    No statement from Gaurav Khanna as wife Akanksha Chamola announces divorce on Lock Up Season 2
  • 9
    ndtv28 Jun, 04:46 am
    Two Months After Dismissing Split Rumours, Akanksha Chamola Confirms Divorce From Gaurav Khanna: 'We've Been Living Separately For A Year'
  • 10
    indianexpress28 Jun, 05:59 am
    Akanksha Chamola confirms divorce with Gaurav Khanna: 'Living separately for one year'
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