Imagine the surprise and joy when Gaurav Khanna, currently a fan favorite on Bigg Boss 19, was reunited with his wife, Akanksha Chamola, right there in the Bigg Boss house! The internet practically exploded with adoration for their undeniable chemistry. Now, everyone's asking: Who is Akanksha Chamola, the woman who captured Gaurav's heart?
Akanksha Chamola isn't just Gaurav Khanna's wife; she's a talented Indian television actress with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry. She launched her career with a role in the popular show Swaragini, alongside Helly Shah and Tejasswi Prakash. Following this, she took on roles in shows like Bhootu in 2017 and Can You See Me in 2022. More recently, viewers could spot her in the daily soap opera, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye. Beyond television, Akanksha has also showcased her talents in web series such as Rewind Wala Love and Mafia King.
While Akanksha was raised in the bustling city of Mumbai, she recently shared a little-known fact about her heritage during a Bigg Boss 19 live feed. She proudly revealed her Garhwali roots, tracing her origins back to the beautiful state of Uttarakhand. She's a Mumbai girl at heart, having completed her postgraduate studies in Commerce, but her connection to her ancestral homeland remains strong.
Their love story? It's straight out of a Bollywood movie! Gaurav and Akanksha’s paths crossed nine years ago at an audition. It was love at first sight for Gaurav, the Anupamaa actor, but here's where it gets controversial... Akanksha had no idea about Gaurav's established acting career! Seeing an opportunity for some playful fun, Gaurav introduced himself as a fellow newcomer.
And this is the part most people miss: Gaurav even managed to snag her number during that very first meeting! After the audition, he offered her a ride to her next audition, as she was running late. During the car ride, he casually suggested she Google "Gaurav Khanna," claiming he had a meeting with that person after dropping her off. Can you imagine her surprise when she discovered she was sitting next to a well-known actor who had been playfully teasing her the entire time? What a charmer, right?
While their adorable love story is well-known, a detail that often goes unnoticed is the ten-year age difference between them. Gaurav was born in 1981, while Akanksha was born in 1991. But here's the thing: age is just a number!
Akanksha addressed the age gap in a conversation with India-forums, saying, "Honestly, I’ve always connected well with mature people. I’ve been quite emotionally mature for my age and never found a guy of the same age being compatible with my thoughts. I was ecstatic to marry Gaurav who is almost ten years older to me. He would understand me better and sometimes handle me well. I don’t think I've met any one of my age with that sense of maturity and sensibility. I was very sure to take the plunge with Gaurav." It sounds like their connection goes way beyond superficialities.
Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola sealed their love in a beautiful wedding ceremony on November 24, 2016. The celebration wasn't just a one-day affair; it was an elaborate three-day extravaganza held in Gaurav’s hometown of Kanpur, adding an extra touch of sentimentality to the occasion.
Now, for a more sensitive topic... During an episode of Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav openly discussed Akanksha's decision not to have children. He shared, "We will complete 9 years in November. My wife doesn’t want to. I want to, but it’s a love marriage. Whatever she says, manna padega. Pyaar kiya hai toh nibhaana toh padega (I have to agree to whatever she says. If I have loved, then I have to fulfill it). Her thinking is also valid. There are a lot of responsibilities. And it’s only the two of us for each other. If I go for work the entire day and she also gets work, with whom will we keep the kids? We don’t want anyone else to take care of them. I had told her that I wanted to, but I understood when she explained.”
This brings up an interesting point about societal expectations and individual choices. What do you think about their decision? Is it admirable that Gaurav respects Akanksha's wishes, or do you believe they should reconsider in the future? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
