For years, Akanksha and Gaurav had cultivated the image of a close, supportive couple on social media, often sharing glimpses of their life together. That perception shifted dramatically when Akanksha revealed during the premiere of Netflix's "Lock Upp Season 2" that she and Gaurav were heading toward divorce, disclosing that the two had already been living separately for a year without making the separation public.
Since that revelation, the couple's relationship has remained a subject of ongoing public and media interest, with fans closely tracking developments as the situation has evolved.
Why It Matters: Public Relationships Under Constant Scrutiny
Akanksha's decision to unfollow and remove shared content reflects a broader pattern seen among public figures navigating personal separations in the social media era, where even small digital actions-like an unfollow-are quickly interpreted as significant relationship signals by fans and media alike. For celebrities whose relationships have played out publicly, these online cues often carry as much weight as formal statements, shaping ongoing narratives even in the absence of direct commentary.
Addressing the Alimony Rumors
Alongside these social media developments, Akanksha also used a recent interview to directly confront persistent rumors that had been circulating for some time-specifically, claims that she had demanded ₹10 crore in alimony from Gaurav as part of their divorce proceedings.
Speaking to Mashable India, Akanksha firmly pushed back against this narrative. "If I had asked for it and if I had gotten it, I would be sitting here. If I really had that much money, I would have left this country long ago," she said, using a pointed, sarcastic response to dismiss the speculation outright.
A Mutual, Amicable Separation
Despite the visible tension reflected in her recent social media activity, Akanksha has consistently maintained that the split itself was mutual and free of bitterness. During her original revelation on "Lock Upp Season 2," she emphasized that she and Gaurav continued to remain cordial with each other, explaining that they simply envisioned different futures as individuals. The two had reportedly been together for close to a decade before choosing to part ways.
Industry and Fan Reaction
Given both actors' prominent standing in Indian television- Gaurav Khanna is widely known for his role in "Anupamaa"-their separation has remained a closely watched story among fans and entertainment media alike. Akanksha's latest actions, paired with her direct denial of the alimony claims, suggest she is choosing to address the narrative on her own terms, correcting misinformation while allowing the practical details of their separation to unfold privately.
What's Next
As both actors continue to navigate their separation individually, further updates are likely to emerge, particularly given the sustained public interest in their story. For now, Akanksha's latest social media move signals a clearer step toward emotional and digital distance, even as she continues to publicly maintain that the split remains free of animosity.
