Akanksha Chamola has addressed reports surrounding her ongoing divorce from actor Gaurav Khanna, firmly denying claims that she has sought ₹10 crore in alimony as part of their separation.
The Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa contestant discussed the speculation in a recent interview with Mashable India, where she was asked directly about the widely circulated figure. Chamola made it clear that the amount being discussed online was not a sum she had demanded.
Akanksha Chamola responds to ₹10 crore alimony reports
Addressing the claim, Chamola questioned why she would still be dealing with the situation publicly if she had actually received such an amount.
She said:
“Agar manga hota aur agar mil gaya hota to main yaha baithti.”
She also took a sarcastic approach to the size of the alleged payment, adding that if she genuinely had that kind of money, she would have left India long ago.
“Agar sach mein mere paas itne paise hote na to main kab ka ye desh chhod kar chali gayi hoti.”
Her remarks come amid increased public discussion around her separation from Gaurav Khanna.
How the alimony speculation began
Discussion around the alleged ₹10 crore settlement gained traction after social-media personality Orry commented on the couple’s separation. His remarks were interpreted by some as suggesting that Chamola could receive a financial settlement from Gaurav.
That speculation subsequently evolved online into claims about a specific ₹10 crore alimony amount.
Chamola’s latest comments, however, reject the figure and indicate that she has not made the demand being attributed to her.
It is important to distinguish the online claim from any verified court filing or settlement. Unless supported by official legal documents or statements from the parties involved, the ₹10 crore figure should be treated as an unverified report.
Akanksha also reacts to ‘sugar daddy’ comments
Chamola also addressed the personal criticism she has encountered on social media following news of the separation.
Among the remarks aimed at her were references to a supposed “sugar daddy”. Responding to that line of criticism, she pointed out that the term is generally associated with older men and questioned how it would apply to her marriage.
Referring to the age difference between herself and Gaurav, she remarked:
“10 saal bada sugar daddy nahi ho sakta hai.”
Her response was part of a broader attempt to address the assumptions and commentary that have followed the couple’s decision to separate.
Why Akanksha Chamola still uses the Khanna surname on Instagram
Chamola also explained another detail that has generated curiosity online: her Instagram username continues to appear as Akanksha Gaurav Khanna, despite the couple having separated.
According to the actor, she has not retained the name as a public statement about the relationship. Instead, she said she has encountered a technical issue while attempting to change it.
“Meta wale kar nahi rahe hain,”
she said, referring to the difficulty she has faced in changing the username.
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna’s separation
Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna married on November 24, 2016, following a three-day wedding celebration in Kanpur, Gaurav’s hometown.
After years of marriage, Chamola publicly confirmed their separation during the premiere of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa in June 2026.
She said the couple had been living separately for approximately a year and described the decision as mutual. According to Chamola, there was no bitterness between them and the separation came after they recognised that they were no longer compatible as partners.
She has previously indicated that the two wanted different things from their futures, making separation a considered decision rather than the result of a publicly described dispute.
Divorce speculation remains in the spotlight
With Chamola now directly rejecting the ₹10 crore alimony claim, the financial speculation surrounding the separation has once again become a talking point.
