Akanksha Chamola clarifies 'kutta' remark on Lock Upp 2: 'Wanted comfort'
Synopsis
Akanksha Chamola's viral 'kutta' remark on Lock Upp 2 was never about her estranged husband Gaurav Khanna — it was about craving a comfort zone during a painful separation. Her clarification, combined with her on-air bisexuality revelation, makes her one of the season's most candid contestants.
Key Takeaways
Akanksha Chamola clarified her 'kutta' remark, saying she wanted her pet and parents as comfort, not estranged husband Gaurav Khanna .
She and Gaurav Khanna have been living separately for over a year and are heading for a divorce.
Akanksha also revealed on the show that she is bisexual and that her husband was aware of her sexuality.
Lock Upp 2 , hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan , ran for six weeks with fourteen inmates on Netflix .
Shreya Kalra won the season, taking home the ₹1 crore prize after beating Shivangi Joshi and Yogesh Rawat in the finale.
Actress Akanksha Chamola has spoken out about the remark that triggered widespread discussion after she expressed a preference for her pet dog over her estranged husband, Gaurav Khanna, as a visitor on the reality show Lock Upp 2. The clarification came during a media interaction in Mumbai on 6 August.
What Akanksha Actually Said
The actress explained that her comment was rooted in a desire for emotional comfort during a difficult personal phase, not a dig at her estranged spouse. 'I really wanted to have my comfort zone. Obviously, I am getting separated from Gaurav. I would not find him coming to the show to be a comforting thing for me,' she told reporters.
She elaborated further: 'He must have come as per his own wish, but for me, it was not a comfort zone. I wanted someone close to me. I wanted my parents and, yes, I wanted my dog.'
Personal Revelations on the Show
Akanksha had disclosed upon entering the Netflix show in July that she and Gaurav Khanna had been living separately for over a year and were heading towards a divorce. Later during the season, she also revealed that she is bisexual and that her husband had been aware of her sexuality.
About Lock Upp 2
The second season of Lock Upp, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, featured fourteen inmates, two jailers, and one lock-up across a six-week run. Contestants were required to complete tasks to earn in-game currency needed for basic necessities including food, supplies, and privileges.
Notable participants in the season included Shilpa Shinde, Shreya Kalra, Akanksha Chaudhary, Yogesh Rawat, Sunita Ahuja, Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopra, Sufi Motiwala, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Madhuri Jain Grover, Riyaz Aly, and Varun Yadav (also known as Laila), among others.
Winner and Prize
Shreya Kalra emerged as the champion of Lock Upp 2, defeating Shivangi Joshi and Yogesh Rawat in the top-three finale to take home the ₹1 crore prize money.
Point of View
Her bisexuality, and her emotional state simultaneously on a prime-time reality format. Indian entertainment media rarely pauses to examine how such disclosures affect real people; the 'controversy' over a pet comment is a reminder of how easily the personal becomes spectacle.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Akanksha Chamola say about the 'kutta' remark on Lock Upp 2?
Akanksha Chamola clarified that she wanted her pet dog and parents as her comfort zone on the show, not her estranged husband Gaurav Khanna. She said his presence would not have been comforting given their ongoing separation.
Are Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna getting divorced?
Yes, Akanksha Chamola revealed upon entering Lock Upp 2 in July that she and Gaurav Khanna had been living separately for over a year and are heading towards a divorce.
What personal revelation did Akanksha Chamola make on Lock Upp 2?
Akanksha Chamola disclosed during the show that she is bisexual and that her husband Gaurav Khanna was already aware of her sexuality.
Who won Lock Upp 2 and what was the prize?
Shreya Kalra won Lock Upp 2, defeating Shivangi Joshi and Yogesh Rawat in the top-three finale to claim the ₹1 crore prize money.
Who hosted Lock Upp 2 and where did it stream?
Lock Upp 2 was hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan and streamed on Netflix. The season ran for six weeks with fourteen inmates.
