Akanksha Chamola fears third secret will cause public lynching of her and Gaurav Khanna
Synopsis
Akanksha Chamola's dread of her third secret being exposed on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa goes beyond game strategy — she says the fallout would publicly destroy both her and husband Gaurav Khanna, and could alienate her own family. With rival Shreya Kalra already having revealed her bisexuality on air, the stakes around what comes next are unusually high for a reality format.
Key Takeaways
Akanksha Chamola fears her undisclosed third secret on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa could cause severe public backlash against her and husband Gaurav Khanna .
Rival Shreya Kalra previously exposed Akanksha's second secret — that she is bisexual — and Akanksha fears a similar move with the third.
Akanksha said her family is unaware of the secret and fears they could distance themselves from her if it is revealed.
The current season streams on Netflix and is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh .
The original 2022 season was hosted by Kangana Ranaut , with Munawar Faruqui as the winner.
Actress Akanksha Chamola, currently a contestant on the reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, has revealed that her undisclosed 'third secret' is so explosive it could trigger severe public backlash against both her and her husband, popular television actor Gaurav Khanna. The disclosure came during a candid conversation with fellow contestant Pamala Serena inside the Lock Upp house.
The Fear Behind the Third Secret
Akanksha's anxiety stems from her on-show rivalry with Shreya Kalra, who previously exposed Akanksha's second secret — that she is bisexual. Akanksha reportedly fears that Shreya could reveal her third secret as well, with consequences she describes as far more damaging.
'My husband is a big name in the industry. We'll both get publicly lynched. People will forget her for sure. Who did it, they'll not remember. They will definitely remember Gaurav Khanna and me. And yes, I am answerable to my entire family now,' Akanksha said.
Family Fallout Also a Concern
Beyond public opinion, Akanksha expressed deep concern about how her own family would react to the revelation. She acknowledged that even her relatives were unaware of this secret, adding a personal dimension to the professional stakes.
'Once this third secret comes out, my family will really slap me or something once I reach home. They will say, just leave the family if you won't tell us anything,' she admitted.
She also called herself 'a public figure no matter what,' underscoring her awareness of the heightened scrutiny that comes with her and Gaurav Khanna's combined visibility.
The Shreya Kalra Rivalry
Akanksha also addressed the shifting dynamic with Shreya, questioning her rival's consistency. 'That night, when she was talking to us, she said that before leaving Lock Upp, she became friends with Chamola too. And last night she said, you're not even my friend. She doesn't realise even once that she is so inhumane,' Akanksha said.
The rivalry between the two has been one of the more charged subplots of the current season, with secrets and alliances shifting rapidly.
About Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa
The current season of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa streams on Netflix and features a cast that includes Shilpa Shinde, Akanksha Chaudhary, Ram Kapoor, Shreya Kalra, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopra, Dhoopar, and Varun Yadav (also known as Laila). The show is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh.
The first edition of Lock Upp, aired in 2022, was hosted by Kangana Ranaut, with Karan Kundrra serving as Jailor and Munawar Faruqui crowned as the winner. The franchise has built its identity around contestants being compelled to reveal personal secrets under pressure.
With Akanksha's third secret still under wraps, its eventual disclosure is poised to be a pivotal moment in the season ahead.
Point of View
And Akanksha Chamola's visible distress illustrates exactly why the show generates traction — and why it courts controversy. The framing of personal disclosures as secrets that could lead to public lynching normalises a punitive audience relationship with contestants' private lives. That Gaurav Khanna, who is not a contestant, is already being drawn into the fallout calculus says something about how the show's pressure mechanics extend beyond the house. Reality television in India has increasingly blurred the line between entertainment and public shaming, and this season of Lock Upp appears to be pushing that boundary further than most.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akanksha Chamola's third secret on Lock Upp?
Akanksha Chamola has not disclosed the content of her third secret on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. She has only said that its revelation would cause severe public backlash against her and husband Gaurav Khanna, and could also lead to a rift with her family.
What was Akanksha Chamola's second secret revealed on Lock Upp?
Rival contestant Shreya Kalra revealed on the show that Akanksha Chamola is bisexual. This was framed as Akanksha's second secret within the Lock Upp format.
Who is Gaurav Khanna and why is he mentioned?
Gaurav Khanna is a well-known Indian television actor and Akanksha Chamola's husband. Akanksha mentioned him because she fears that exposure of her third secret would damage both their public reputations significantly.
Who hosts Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa?
The current season of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh and streams on Netflix. The original 2022 season was hosted by Kangana Ranaut.
Who won the first season of Lock Upp?
Munawar Faruqui was named the winner of the first season of Lock Upp in 2022, which was hosted by Kangana Ranaut with Karan Kundrra serving as Jailor.
