During a segment of Lock Upp Season 2, contestant Orry (Orhan Awatramani) criticizes Akanksha Chamola after she publicly discussed her divorce from Gaurav Khanna. Orry accuses Chamola of trying to tarnish Khanna’s image and of using his fame to gain attention, calling her “a real snake” in his comments.

Both outlets also refer to wider allegations around the same period. Shagun Sharma, a Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestant, says she was bullied by Gaurav during filming and claims he singled her out when other contestants quit tasks. Orry responds by saying he teased or “bullied” Shagun more during the Khatron Ke Khiladi shoot and that they remain friends, describing it as part of the show’s entertainment.

Akanksha’s response, as described by the outlets, is that her separation from Gaurav is genuine rather than a publicity stunt. She also previously links the split to personal differences, including views on having children. The coverage centers on Orry’s sharp remarks, Shagun’s bullying claims, and Akanksha’s denial of any strategic motive.