Ram Kapoor, Sunita Ahuja To Harshad Chopda: A Look At All *Lock Upp* Contestants

Published: Jun 28, 2026 12:50 IST | Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026 12:51 IST
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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.

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