Ram Kapoor, Sunita Ahuja To Harshad Chopda: A Look At All *Lock Upp* Contestants
Direct fetch was blocked (403). Let me try other approaches
Let me try alternative fetch methods
The NDTV page blocks direct fetching (403), but the search returned part of it. Let me try to get the full N
The NDTV page blocks direct fetches (403), but search results captured the article’s content. Let me try the Wayback Machine to get the complete text
Here’s the full article from NDTV (fetched via a reader proxy since NDTV blocks direct requests):
Published: Jun 28, 2026 12:50 IST | Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026 12:51 IST
Read Time: 3 mins
Lock Upp Season 2 officially opened its doors with a grand premiere on Saturday. Streaming on Netflix, the reality show kicked off with fresh hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. The pair welcomed a diverse mix of television stars, social media personalities and public figures into the high-pressure, prison-style setup. The premiere has already set the tone for an entertaining season.
Here’s a look at all the contestants who entered the show:
Ram Kapoor — One of India’s most celebrated and highest-paid television actors, widely recognised for his performances in Hindi serials like Kasamh Se and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain.
Sunita Ahuja — A popular Indian digital creator and the wife of Bollywood actor Govinda. Known for her unfiltered and humorous public persona, she has carved out her own identity beyond being a star wife through her lifestyle vlogs.
Dheeraj Dhoopar — A prominent television actor, known for his portrayal of Karan Luthra in Zee TV’s hit series Kundali Bhagya. This marks his reality show debut after appearing in daily soaps like Maat-Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg, Sasural Simar Ka, Naagin, and Sherdil Shergill.
Akanksha Chamola — Wife of Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna, steps into reality TV with Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. As an actor, she has been part of serials like Bhootu and Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye.
Harshad Chopda — Best known for shows like Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, Bepannah and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Madhuri Grover — A businesswoman and digital media personality, wife of former Shark Tank India judge and fintech entrepreneur Ashneer Grover.
Varun Yadav aka Laila — A prominent digital content creator from Delhi-NCR, boasting 2.1 million Instagram followers and over 6.6 lakh YouTube subscribers.
Akanksha Choudhary — Rose to fame with her turbulent stint on MTV Splitsvilla 16. Her sudden reunion with an old flame inside the prison blocks has taken social media by storm.
Yogesh Rawat — Previously seen on MTV Splitsvilla 16 and MTV Roadies Double Cross.
Pamala Serena — Recently came into the spotlight with Netflix’s luxury docu-soap Desi Bling. She has traded her glamorous life for confinement as a contestant.
Sufi Motiwala — Skyrocketed to digital fame with his blunt and highly viral social media videos critiquing celebrity and influencer outfits. Last seen in Traitors Season 1.
Shivangi Joshi — One of the highest-paid actresses on Indian television, part of popular shows like Bade Acche Lagte Hai 4, Balika Vadhu 2 and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.
Riyaz Aly — Actor and social media influencer with 26.6 million Instagram followers, appeared in multiple music videos.
Shreshta Iyer — Sister of cricketer Shreyas Iyer, known for creating reels online.
Shreya Kalra — Brings prior hosting experience and an audience of 1.4 million followers.
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is a six-week season, with new episodes streaming from Saturday through Wednesday at 8 pm.
About The Author
