Actor Akanksha Chamola, one of the most talked-about contestants on “Lock Upp Season 2”, who dropped a bombshell about her impending "divorce" from husband Gaurav Khanna at the show's premiere, has once again found herself at the centre of attention.
This time, the television actor became emotional after her sexuality was revealed on the show without her consent, prompting her to speak openly about her past.
An earlier episode saw fellow contestant Shreya Kalra disclose that Akanksha is bisexual after allegedly overhearing her discussing the matter backstage during the show's premiere. Shreya later shared the information with Sufi Motiwala, leading to Akanksha's secret becoming public during the game.
The revelation also cost Akanksha a crucial lifeline, leaving her visibly shocked and emotional.
Addressing the issue, Akanksha admitted that she identified as "bisexual" before her marriage to actor Gaurav. She also opened up about having been in relationships with women, although she clarified that those relationships were not deeply intimate.
The actor went on to speak candidly about why she has always felt emotionally connected to women. Describing women as her "safe space", she said she has always admired feminine energy.
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"I like girls. I admire them, I am attracted to them. I think that is my safe space... I love that feminine energy, I love that comfort and thrive in that... We live in a society where people say that girls cannot be friends, that there is jealousy or competition. For me, all females are beautiful. It's a tag that society has given; for me it's pure love," she shared.
Akanksha was seen breaking down in tears soon after making the revelation. She said she felt the "most exposed" since entering the reality show and even questioned whether participating in “Lock Upp Season 2” had been a mistake.
Host Farah Khan was seen comforting the actor with a hug as she broke down on camera.
Akanksha had already made headlines during the season premiere after revealing that she and husband Gaurav were heading for divorce, making it one of the biggest bombshell moments of the season.
Akanksha is known for her work in television shows including “Santoshi Maa”, “Yeh Hai Aashiqui”, and “Crime Patrol”. She married television actor Gaurav Khanna in November 2016 after the two reportedly met during an audition and dated for some time.
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