Gaurav Khanna Akanksha Chamola divorce 2026, Anuj Sachdeva Lock Upp 2 controversy, Anupamaa actor separation reason

The personal life of Anupamaa actor Gaurav Khanna, beloved by audiences as ‘Anuj Kapadia’, has become a subject of intense public debate after his estranged wife, actress Akanksha Chamola, made a surprise on-air revelation during her appearance on Lock Upp 2 in June 2026. Akanksha disclosed that the couple has been living separately for over a year and that their decade-long marriage is heading toward divorce — citing a fundamental disagreement over having children as the primary cause. Now, Gaurav’s close friend and fellow TV actor Anuj Sachdeva has spoken out, directly challenging Akanksha’s narrative and accusing her of using the separation to generate publicity.

Anuj Sachdeva Calls Out Akanksha — Gaurav Was Blindsided

In a candid conversation with podcaster Vicky Lalwani, Anuj Sachdeva revealed that even he had been kept in the dark about the couple’s estrangement, and that Gaurav had no prior knowledge of Akanksha’s plan to go public on the reality show. Anuj stated:

Anuj further dismissed the widely reported claim that the couple’s split was caused by a conflict over having children, suggesting the real reasons remain unknown and far more private. He also pushed back against Akanksha’s characterisation of her marriage, asserting that she had never appeared unhappy or restricted during their relationship. His more pointed criticism came when weighing in on her motivations for the public disclosure: