Lock Upp: Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola get emotional; She opens up about being shamed for not wanting children, says, 'I'm Being Publicly Lynched'

Lock Upp season 2's latest episode witnessed an emotional reunion of Akanksha Chamola and her husband Gaurav Khanna, their first since publicly announcing their separation. During the episode, Gaurav shared how the news of their separation snowballed into a major controversy, and people are calling him fake. From speculations, trolling, and backlash surrounding their relationship, the estranged couple finally discussed everything. (Photo: Instagram)Gaurav entered the show and both Akanksha and he got emotional meeting each other. During their conversation, Gaurav revealed that she discussed their separation seven days before he left for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. Later, Farah Khan asked Gaurav and Akanksha to have a private conversation. Gaurav told Akanksha, "It (the divorce) is the biggest news right now. We discussed this in May before I left for KKK. Everyone thinks that we have already been divorced for a year or so. They are saying that Akanksha was giving auditions in that show (Bigg Boss) and I was doing it for sympathy. So I had to come, I haven't told a single soul until today." (Photo: Instagram)Akanksha on her part shared, "But maine show mein clearly bola hai ki ham separate reh rahe the 18 mahine se, abhi humne legal kiya hai right before I entered the show." Gaurav added that people had misunderstood their situation and formed their own opinions. He said, "They have misunderstood and think that I'm taking you everywhere with me just to make you famous and all that." (Photo: Instagram)Gaurav Khanna further spoke about the trolling, "I'm just avoiding media. Everybody wants a piece of this pie. People are calling it fake. People think that I'm just acting. I was so surprised with the way people have taken it. They got an open ground to party, making up whatever stories they want." (Photo: Instagram)During his conversation with Akanksha, Gaurav clarified that she is still legally his wife and it is difficult for him to hear negative things about her. She said, "I can't take anything against you because legally you are still my wife and I am still your husband. I don't like when speak ill of anyone I've been with or I'am with." (Photo: Instagram)While Gaurav talked about the trolls, Akanksha chimed in and said that they have never validated trolls in the past. "If people cannot accept the fact that two people in a mature relationship, can separate happily, with a smile, and as friends without fighting, then that is their problem." (Photo: Instagram)Gaurav also expressed how he did not like seeing her cry on the show, he said, "Getting separated is not an easy thing for me. I'm holding my self very strongly. It is very difficult when you don't have anyone to speak to." Akanksha broke down emotionally and said, "I don't have anyone to speak to. You're still in your house. You can still call your parents and talk. Main kisi se baat nahi kar sakti." (Photo: Instagram)Jailer Farah Khan asked Gaurav, "When her second secret was revealed, I even asked her, "Does Gaurav know about it?" Akanksha shared that Gaurav was well aware of her secret. "Yeah, he accepted me," she said. Gaurav told Farah Khan that he believes in accepting someone wholeheartedly. "I have always said that if you like someone like them completely. So, I have always been that guy," the 'Bigg Boss Season 19' winner shared. Akanksha went on to praise Gaurav and said, "He was very open-minded. He understood my feelings and everything and he accepted graciously." (Photo: Instagram)After Gaurav made an exit, Akanksha spoke to Pamela about being shamed for not wanting to have kids. “For almost a year, I have been taking s***. I have been taking grief from everyone. I have been condemned and shamed for not wanting to have kids. These guys told me to leave him and said things like he wants to be a father. I am ruining his life, his chance to be a parent. But now you can't accept that we are separating also?” (Photo: Instagram)Later, when Ram Kapoor tried to make her understand, Akanksha said, “It just keeps getting worse and worse for me every day. I am being publicly lynched. It is like a witch trial.” (Photo: Instagram)