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Bigg Boss 19: From an Age Gap of 9 Years to Their Love Story- All About Gaurav Khanna’s Wife Akanksha Chamola and Their Relationship

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Nov 8, 2025, 17:26 IST
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Bigg Boss 19: From an Age Gap of 9 Years to Their Love Story- All About Gaurav Khanna’s Wife Akanksha Chamola and Their Relationship

Gaurav Khanna has been making headlines for his journey in the reality show Bigg Boss 19. His recent fight with Farrhana Bhatt in the show has been widely circulating on social media. Gaurav married actress Akanksha Chamola in 2016. However, not many people know how the two first met and how their beautiful love story began. Here’s a look:

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About Akanksha Chamola

Akanksha Chamola, who was born and raised in Mumbai, has been in the spotlight ever since Gaurav Khanna entered Bigg Boss 19. Akanksha completed her post-graduation in Commerce before deciding to pursue acting. She followed her passion and made her television debut in 2015 with the popular show Swaragini. Viewers appreciated her performance, and later she appeared in shows like Bhootu (2017), Can You See Me? (2022), and Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.

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How Gaurav and Akanksha First Met

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola first met during an audition. In several interviews, the Anupamaa actor revealed that it was love at first sight for him when he saw Akanksha. He started their first conversation by pretending to be new to the industry, and Akanksha gave him tips about acting. Later, Gaurav offered her a ride, and she soon realised that he was already an established actor. The two became close friends soon after.

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The Dreamy Proposal and Marriage

After developing a strong friendship, Gaurav and Akanksha began dating. After dating for a while, Gaurav proposed to her with a romantic setup featuring 100 balloons. The couple tied the knot on 23rd November 2016 in Gaurav’s hometown, Kanpur. Many popular TV stars, including Hussain Kuwajerwala, Tina Kuwajerwala, Puja Banerjee, Anuj Sachdeva, and others, attended the grand celebration.

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The Age Gap

In one of the Bigg Boss 19 episodes, Gaurav Khanna mentioned that he and his wife, Akanksha, have an age gap of nine years. Both have always been open about it and shared that the difference has never affected their relationship. In interviews, Akanksha stated that while she is spontaneous and impulsive, Gaurav is calm and composed a balance that makes them a perfect pair.

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Gaurav’s Wish to Become a Father

Gaurav Khanna made headlines when he opened up about his married life in Bigg Boss 19. During a conversation with YouTuber Mridul Tiwari, he expressed his wish to become a father and revealed that he and Akanksha would complete nine years of marriage this November. He added that although he loves children, Akanksha isn’t ready for that step yet. Gaurav said that since theirs is a love marriage, he fully respects her decision.

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Supporting Wife Akanksha’s Decision

In the same conversation, Gaurav further explained that he understands Akanksha’s concerns about parenting responsibilities, especially since both of them have busy careers. When Mridul suggested that perspectives might change over time, Gaurav replied, “Yes, of course, we will see then. Never say never.” The conversation went viral on social media, with fans praising Gaurav for his maturity and respect toward his wife’s decision.

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