Akanksha Chamola Opens Up on Divorce From Gaurav Khanna, Says He Wanted Kids

Television actor Akanksha Chamola has revealed the bitter truth about her separation from husband and actor Gaurav Khanna. The couple split up because they had a fundamental difference of opinion about having a child.

The couple got married in November 2016 in Gaurav’s hometown, Kanpur, and are often quoted as one of the most loved and stable couples of the television industry. But behind their warm smiles in public, the couple privately wrestled with a deeply personal problem that many couples face: wildly divergent visions of their future.

Loving one Another, Working towards different Futures

Akanksha, without any reservation, admitted the main reason for their separation was Gaurav’s strong desire to have children, which she felt she couldn’t give him.

“I just can’t give kids to Gaurav, and he wants them. It was a tough decision to end my marriage,” said Akanksha. Sometimes two people can love and respect each other a lot, but if your expectations for the future are not the same, it is not fair to either person to be together.

It was about being true to her own boundaries, rather than shoving herself into a role she didn’t want to be in, for Akanksha. But she knew she couldn't ask Gaurav to give up his dream of being a father. They decided that the most caring and mature thing they could do for each other was to split up before bitterness took hold.

A Mutual Choice of Respect

Fans of the couple have been posting emotional responses on social media since the news broke. There was grief at the end of an eight year marriage, but the overwhelming emotion has been one of deep respect for Akanksha's openness.

Public breakups are rarely smooth, but viewers have appreciated the way Akanksha and Gaurav have handled their personal lives. Online commentators have said it’s a heartbreaking but incredibly brave choice; deciding to bring a child into the world or walk away in respect to each other’s life goals is one of the most profound decisions a person can make.