April 7, 2025 — Gaurav Khanna, the beloved television star known for his role as Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa, has been married to actress Akanksha Chamola for nine years, yet the couple remains without children—a topic that has sparked curiosity among fans and media alike. As of their November 24, 2016, wedding anniversary, the pair celebrated nearly a decade of marriage, but Khanna recently addressed the persistent questions about expanding their family, offering a candid glimpse into their personal journey.
The couple, who tied the knot in a grand three-day ceremony in Khanna’s hometown of Kanpur, have long been a picture of marital bliss, sharing cozy moments on social media and earning “couple goals” status. Yet, in an August 2024 interview with Ruchita Sharma, Akanksha Chamola playfully deflected baby-plan inquiries, saying she’s already “taking care of a big child” in Gaurav. “Women are working like men now,” she added, highlighting shifting priorities that have delayed their parenthood timeline. Khanna echoed this sentiment earlier, telling Times of India in 2021, “We both want to first settle our lives and then think in the direction of extending our family.”
Khanna, 43, and Chamola, about a decade his junior, met during a TV show audition where her novice advice to the then-seasoned actor sparked an instant friendship. Their romance blossomed within a year, culminating in a 2016 union that has weathered the spotlight’s scrutiny. Despite their strong bond—evident in gestures like Khanna gifting Chamola a ₹21 lakh SUV in 2023—the absence of kids has fueled speculation. In a humorous May 2023 Instagram reel, Khanna quashed pregnancy rumors, saying, “Listen, guys, my wife is not pregnant. Koi good news nahi hai,” while supporting Chamola’s choice to skip the gym and indulge in fried cheese and ice cream.
The actor, who transitioned from a marketing job to TV stardom with roles in Kumkum and CID before Anupamaa’s breakout success, admits he’s eager to be a father. “He wants kids,” Chamola confirmed in the 2024 chat, contrasting it with her own measured pace. Their differing timelines reflect a modern marriage navigating career highs—Khanna’s recent Indian Telly Award win and Chamola’s real estate ventures—and personal aspirations. “We’re different from each other, but we work on things together,” Khanna told Bombay Times in 2022, a mantra that’s kept them grounded.
As Trump’s tariffs roil markets and global headlines churn, the Khanna-Chamola story offers a quieter narrative—one of patience amid pressure. Fans on X laud their chemistry, with one posting, “Gaurav and Akanksha are goals—kids or not, they’re thriving!” For now, the couple seems content scripting their own pace, leaving the “when” of parenthood an open question in their enduring love story.
