The ongoing controversy surrounding television actors Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola has taken another dramatic turn, with social media personality Orry publicly coming out in support of Gaurav. In a strongly worded Instagram comment, Orry accused Akanksha of using her estranged husband’s popularity to attract attention and views, while also taking aim at comments made by Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestant Shagun Sharma.

Orry’s remarks have added a fresh layer to an already complicated situation involving Gaurav and Akanksha’s marriage, their reported divorce proceedings, and allegations surrounding Gaurav’s behaviour during the stunt-based reality show. Neither Gaurav nor Akanksha has publicly responded to Orry’s latest comments so far.

Orry accuses Akanksha Chamola of using Gaurav Khanna’s fame

The controversy escalated after a social media post discussed remarks made by Akanksha and Shagun about Gaurav. Responding to the post, Orry defended his Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 co-star and accused Akanksha of damaging Gaurav’s public image for personal attention.

Orry claimed that Akanksha was benefiting from Gaurav’s fame and suggested that her public comments about their relationship were being used to generate views. He went as far as describing her behaviour as “shameless” and referred to her as a “snake in the grass.”

Orry also brought his own experience with Gaurav during the filming of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 into the discussion. According to him, the two spent considerable time together while shooting in Cape Town, including sharing a vanity van for around a month. Orry said that he had not even known Gaurav was married at the time, and presented his personal experience with the actor as one of the reasons he was willing to defend him.

His comments quickly attracted attention online, particularly because they came amid an increasingly public discussion about Gaurav and Akanksha’s relationship.

What is the controversy between Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola?

Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola have been in the spotlight since Akanksha discussed their marriage and impending divorce during her appearance on Lock Upp Season 2.

The couple, who married on November 24, 2016, have reportedly been living separately. Akanksha publicly revealed that their marriage was heading towards divorce and explained that they were no longer suited to each other as partners because they wanted different things from life. Gaurav later appeared on the reality show as her supporter and clarified that the two were still legally married and had not formally completed the divorce process.

The status of their divorce has remained a recurring subject of discussion. Akanksha has maintained that the process was already underway before she entered Lock Upp and that the matter was not something she brought up merely to gain publicity.

After her eviction, she again rejected the suggestion that she had discussed her marriage to generate attention. She said legal discussions between the two sides had already taken place and that the remaining formalities included signing the necessary documents. She also explained that conflicting work schedules had made it difficult for the couple to complete the process quickly.

Akanksha has further argued that conversations about Gaurav on the show were often prompted by questions from others rather than being something she deliberately used as the central theme of her stint. She maintained that she participated in the show on her own terms and that her marriage was not the only aspect of her journey.

Shagun Sharma’s allegations against Gaurav

Orry’s comments did not focus only on Akanksha. His response also addressed Shagun Sharma, who has previously spoken about her experience working with Gaurav on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.

Shagun alleged that Gaurav frequently singled her out during tasks and criticised her for giving up or appearing weak. She described his behaviour on the show as bullying and said she could not determine whether the personality she saw during filming reflected how he behaves away from a reality-show environment.

Orry offered a very different account of his interactions with Shagun. In his social media comment, he said he had teased or “bullied” her more during the show but maintained that the two remained friends. He framed the interactions as entertainment and suggested that Shagun’s reactions made the exchanges amusing during filming.

That response has consequently drawn the two separate controversies into the same conversation: Akanksha’s public comments about Gaurav and Shagun’s allegations regarding her experience with him during Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.

Gaurav Khanna remains at the centre of the debate

Gaurav has emerged as the central figure in both controversies, although he has largely remained out of the latest public exchange.

The actor entered a new phase of popularity after his television career received another boost through his participation in Bigg Boss 19, which he won. He subsequently appeared in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, where his interactions with fellow contestants became a topic of discussion.

At the same time, his personal life was being discussed publicly through Akanksha’s appearance on Lock Upp. The combination of his professional visibility and the breakdown of his marriage has made the situation particularly difficult to separate from public scrutiny.

Orry’s intervention has now intensified that scrutiny. Rather than simply commenting on the divorce, he has questioned Akanksha’s motives and openly sided with Gaurav. However, his claims represent his personal opinion and account of events; they do not independently establish what happened within the couple’s marriage or determine whether Akanksha’s public statements were made for publicity.

Akanksha has denied using the relationship for publicity

The accusation that Akanksha is using Gaurav’s fame for attention is not new, but she has consistently rejected it.

When questioned about whether discussing her divorce on Lock Upp was a strategy to generate publicity, Akanksha strongly denied the allegation. She argued that the divorce process had begun before her participation in the reality show and that her legal team had already been involved in discussions.

She has also pushed back against criticism over her remarks comparing Gaurav with her pet dog. The comment became another talking point online, adding to the public debate around the former couple’s relationship.

From Akanksha’s perspective, the repeated attention on her comments about Gaurav overlooks the wider context of her participation in the show. She has said that she spoke about him because she was repeatedly questioned about their relationship and insisted that he was not the only subject she discussed during her time on the programme.

What happens next?

For now, the controversy remains largely a war of competing statements. Orry has publicly defended Gaurav and questioned Akanksha’s intentions, while Akanksha has previously maintained that her divorce proceedings were genuine and already in progress. Shagun, meanwhile, has stood by her account of her experience with Gaurav during Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.

The biggest unanswered question is whether Gaurav himself will respond to the latest developments. So far, he has not publicly addressed Orry’s remarks against Akanksha, nor has Akanksha directly responded to Orry’s accusations.

As the conversation continues to unfold across social media and entertainment circles, the controversy is becoming less about a single statement and more about the competing narratives surrounding Gaurav Khanna’s personal life and professional relationships.

For now, Orry’s explosive comments have ensured that the Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola controversy remains firmly in the spotlight, with audiences waiting to see whether either of the estranged couple will finally respond to the latest allegations.

With input from agencies

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