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"I would have preferred my dog instead of Gaurav Khanna," says Akanksha Chamola on her ex's visit –

Akanksha Chamola sparks controversy with remark about ex Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2, saying she'd prefer her dog over him.

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Editorial Team
July 24, 2026
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Akanksha Chamola faces backlash after saying she preferred her dog over ex Gaurav Khanna on Lock Upp 2, as viewers call her remark insensitive (Movie Talkies). New Update Akanksha Chamola Prefers Dog Over Gaurav Khanna: Akanksha Chamola has landed in controversy after her remarks about ex-partner Gaurav Khanna during Lock Upp 2 sparked strong reactions online. What was initially seen as a casual conversation inside the house has now drawn criticism, with many viewers calling her statement disrespectful. "Sonam, I'll send you food from home," says Salman Khan in his latest post on NEET protest – The moment took place after Vinny Arora, wife of Dheeraj Dhoopar, entered the show as part of the family visit segment. During a chat with fellow contestants, Shreya joked about how everyone was getting to meet their loved ones and said she too wanted her boyfriend to come inside. Responding to this, Akanksha clarified that the person who came for her was actually her ex, adding a humorous remark along with Varun Laila, who teased her about a “stranger” visiting instead of family. However, things took a serious turn when Akanksha expressed that she would have preferred someone from her family over Gaurav Khanna. She explained that she was seeking emotional comfort and said she would have rather had her parents visit. In a comment that has now gone viral, she added that she would have even preferred her dog over him. The statement did not go down well with viewers. Many netizens took to social media to express their disappointment, pointing out that Gaurav Khanna appeared emotional and teary-eyed during the meeting, making her remark seem insensitive. While Akanksha may have intended the comment casually, it has clearly struck a nerve with audiences, who feel the comparison crossed a line and disrespected Gaurav’s emotions. Dhurandhar actor R. Madhavan trolled by FTII students; Stickers of "Gayab," "NEET for sale," pasted on his cabin door – Stay tuned to Movie Talkies’ website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), along with our YouTube channel, for the latest updates, breaking news, box office reports, movie reviews, celebrity spotting, and interviews from Bollywood, television, OTT, Hollywood, and regional cinema, including South Indian films.

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