Filmmaker and television host Farah Khan has addressed the online criticism she faced during the second season of the reality show Lock Upp. Viewers accused her of showing favouritism towards the winner, Shreya Kalra. The allegations came after Shreya was declared the winner of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa.
Farah Khan recently visited Shreya Kalra at her Mumbai home. The visit was part of a vlog for Farah’s YouTube channel. During their conversation, Farah directly asked Shreya whether they had ever met before the show. The exchange gave both women a chance to clear the air about the bias claims.
The Question That Started the Conversation
Farah Khan did not hold back when she sat down with Shreya Kalra. She asked the winner a direct question.
“I want to ask on record, Shreya, have we ever met before? Before I saw you on stage?”
Shreya replied that they had never met before the show. This answer became the foundation of Farah’s defence against the bias allegations.
Farah then explained when she first learned about a possible connection between them. She said she only found out two weeks into the show. The information came from social media users who started calling her a “biased host”.
The Qyuki Connection Explained
The controversy started because both Farah Khan and Shreya Kalra have ties to the same digital media company. The company is called Qyuki.
Farah explained that Qyuki manages around 70 content creators. She had no idea that Shreya was one of them when the show began. After viewers pointed out the connection, Farah called Qyuki’s Chief Innovation Officer, Sagar Gokhale, to confirm the information.
“They have 70 content creators! So I called them and asked if Shreya is under them, and they said yes. But I didn’t know, so how was I biased?”
Farah made it clear that she had no reason to favour Shreya. She did not know about their professional connection until after the show had been running for two weeks.
Shreya Kalra’s Take on Farah’s Behaviour
Shreya Kalra had a different perspective on how Farah treated her during the show. She reminded the host that Farah had been quite hard on her from the very beginning.
“But the fact is that you were the one who picked on me from the beginning! In the first week you shouted on me and even when I was doing good, you were only shouting at me!”
Shreya also brought up a specific incident involving fellow contestant Akanksha Choudhary. She recalled that Farah told her not to be too happy because she looked better only in comparison to someone else, not on her own merit.
“Even when the Akanksha Choudhary fight happened, you told me not to be too happy because I was looking better in comparison to her but not by myself!”
Farah rolled her eyes at Shreya’s comments. She said she never told Shreya that she did not do well. The two women then laughed about the situation.
How the Lock Upp 2 Finale Unfolded
The second season of Lock Upp streamed on Netflix. It premiered on June 27, 2026. The show ran for six weeks and featured 15 contestants. Farah Khan co-hosted the show with actor Riteish Deshmukh.
The grand finale took place on August 5, 2026. The top five finalists were Shreya Kalra, Shivangi Joshi, Yogesh Rawat, Ram Kapoor, and Shilpa Shinde.
The finale included several rounds of elimination. The first contestant to leave was Ram Kapoor. He was eliminated after a puzzle task. The competition then moved to the Bluff Master round. Yogesh Rawat was eliminated next. Shilpa Shinde followed after picking the wrong box.
The final two contestants were Shreya Kalra and Shivangi Joshi. The winner was decided through a combination of votes. The jailers, ex-inmates, and the Janta Ki Jury all cast their votes.
Shreya Kalra won by a narrow margin of just seven votes. She lifted the trophy and took home a cash prize of Rs 1 crore. Shivangi Joshi finished as the first runner-up.
Emotional Moments After the Win
Shreya Kalra was overwhelmed with emotion after her name was announced as the winner. She broke down in tears on stage.
Her close friend and fellow contestant Shilpa Shinde was also seen crying. Shilpa celebrated Shreya’s victory with tears of joy.
Shivangi Joshi, who finished second, appeared visibly disappointed with the result. The competition between the two finalists was extremely close, which made the outcome even more tense.
Shreya’s Journey on the Show
Before entering Lock Upp 2, Shreya Kalra was known as a digital content creator and social media influencer. She had previously participated in MTV Roadies in 2020 as a wildcard contestant.
During her time on Lock Upp, Shreya became one of the most talked-about contestants. She was involved in several arguments and heated exchanges. Her gameplay divided opinions among viewers.
Despite the criticism, Shreya remained a strong contender throughout the season. She later said that being cornered by other contestants only pushed her to fight harder.
The First Season Comparison
The first season of Lock Upp was hosted by Kangana Ranaut. Munawar Faruqui emerged as the winner of that season.
The second season, titled Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, was a collaboration between Netflix and Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms. The show streamed from Saturday to Wednesday at 8 p.m..
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What This Means for the Show’s Reputation
The bias allegations against Farah Khan have sparked discussions about fairness in reality television. Viewers often question whether hosts and judges show favouritism towards certain contestants.
Farah Khan’s decision to address the allegations directly in her vlog shows that she takes these claims seriously. By asking Shreya Kalra on record whether they had ever met, Farah attempted to put the speculation to rest.
The lighthearted exchange between the two women at the end of their conversation suggests that there are no hard feelings. Shreya joked about how Farah had shouted at her throughout the show. This playful moment helped diffuse the tension around the controversy.
Lock Upp 2 has now concluded, and Shreya Kalra has taken home the trophy and the prize money. The show’s second season generated significant buzz on social media. With the bias allegations now addressed by the host, the focus can shift back to the contestants and their journey on the show.
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