Gaurav Khanna is one of the biggest names of Indian television, whose fame skyrocketed when he essayed the role of ‘Anuj Kapadia’ in Anupama. The actor grew even more popular when he won two shows, Celebrity MasterChef and Bigg Boss 19. Gaurav has been a part of the television industry for decades, from kids to their grandmas recognising him at a glance. Besides his career, his personal life with his nine-year-younger wife, Akanksha Chamola, is also widely discussed.
Recently, in June 2026, Akanksha revealed on Lock Upp Season 2 that she and Gaurav have been estranged for a year and are headed for divorce. It has brought back her comments about Gaurav “acting” out his love for her and pretending to be a green flag.
Akanksha Chamola cited issues in marriage with Gaurav Khanna, called him a ‘red forest’
Towards the end of Gaurav Khanna‘s Bigg Boss stint, Akanksha Chamola appeared in an interview with Telly Masala, where she was asked about her thoughts on her husband being a green flag. She jovially took a dig at Gaurav, saying that he was a “very good actor” whose performance as a green flag seemed very believable to the audience. He further stated that, as a wife, it was quite natural for her to be focused on his shortcomings rather than his goodness. As per her, it was the wrong question to ask of a wife. Akanksha’s comments, made in jest, are now being seen in a more serious light, given their split. Her exact words were:
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