Lock Up 2 contestant controversy

In late July 2026, actress Akanksha Chamola, a participant on the Indian reality series Lock Up Season 2, expressed that she would have welcomed a family member—or even her dog—over the unexpected surprise visit from her estranged husband, actor Gaurav Khanna. She reiterated that they were in the process of divorcing, citing disagreements over having children.

A few days later, former Bigg Boss 19 contestant Nehal Chudasama visited the show to counsel Chamola. Chudasama urged her to drop the game façade and show her “real personality,” noting that Chamola had recently disclosed her bisexuality and that advice taken from Khanna might have been misinterpreted. The exchange sparked debate about personal authenticity and the public scrutiny of television personalities.

Together, the snapshots trace a short‑term arc: from Chamola’s emotional reaction to a surprise marital encounter, to a subsequent push from a fellow reality‑TV figure for greater openness and self‑presentation amid ongoing divorce and identity revelations.