Reality show Lock Upp 2 witnessed a significant escalation of personal attacks recently when contestant Shilpa Shinde made several allegations regarding fellow participant Shivangi Joshi's past relationships. During a conversation with Shreya Kalra in the latest episode, Shinde asserted that Joshi had a history of dating multiple former co-stars, including Kushal Tandon. Shinde further claimed that Joshi feigned friendliness while harboring underlying dislike, suggesting a pattern of acting 'sweet and innocent' after being 'cozy' with male co-stars on various sets.
Immediately following the broadcast, a segment of the episode circulated widely online, triggering a strong backlash across social media platforms. Viewers quickly divided, with many condemning Shilpa Shinde for publicly discussing Shivangi Joshi's private life. A significant portion of the audience also questioned the show's producers for their apparent inaction, especially given previous instances of similar incidents.
This incident gains further complexity given Joshi's developing camaraderie with contestant Harshad Chopda inside the Lock Upp house. Earlier in the season, when Shilpa Shinde served as Shivangi's 'controller,' she instructed Joshi to distance herself from Chopda. This directive reportedly left Joshi in tears and led her to avoid Harshad, causing him confusion and hurt.
The show's perceived inaction has drawn sharp criticism from its audience. Many point out that both Shilpa Shinde and Shreya Kalra have previously made questionable or personal digs without consequence. Viewers are now demanding to know why producers allow such behavior to persist, especially when other contestants have faced penalties for lesser infractions. Some have even tagged host Farah Khan online, urging her to address Shilpa Shinde's comments in an upcoming episode.
As the debate rages across social media, neither Shivangi Joshi's representatives nor the Lock Upp production team have issued public statements regarding the allegations. The audience awaits to see if the show will intervene or permit the ongoing controversy to unfold.
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📰 Source: Bollywood Life