A heated exchange inside Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has sparked fresh controversy after contestant Shreya Kalra accused fellow contestant Ram Kapoor of crossing personal boundaries during the reality show. Speaking to Shilpa Shinde in the latest episode, Shreya expressed discomfort over Ram’s behaviour and said she would confront him if he tried to kiss her again, remarking, “Even my dad doesn’t kiss me this much.” The comments have triggered widespread discussion on social media, with viewers divided over the incident.
The controversy stems from a recent task in which contestants voted to select their team leaders. Shivangi Joshi emerged as the primary team leader after receiving the highest number of votes, while Akanksha Chamola was chosen as the second leader. Following the task, Shreya discussed an earlier interaction involving Ram Kapoor, claiming that his conduct had made her uncomfortable.
During her conversation with Shilpa Shinde in the locker room, Shreya recalled an incident from one of Shivangi’s tasks. According to her, Ram stood too close to Shivangi, prompting contestant Harshad Chopda to ask him to maintain some distance. Although Ram apologised, Shreya questioned the sincerity of the apology and criticised what she described as his disregard for personal space.
She went on to allege that Ram often crossed physical boundaries and said she would not tolerate similar behaviour in the future. “Maintain some boundaries. And this time, if he tries to kiss me, I’m going to hold his mouth and be like, my father doesn’t kiss me this much, don’t kiss me now,” she said, adding that she expected greater sensitivity from a senior actor.
Shreya’s remarks referred to an earlier episode in which Ram Kapoor kissed her on the cheek after she won a task that helped secure his position in the competition for the week. At the time, the gesture appeared celebratory, but Shreya’s latest comments suggest she was uncomfortable with the interaction.
The episode has reignited criticism that Ram Kapoor has faced in recent days over his conduct inside the Lock Upp 2 house. Earlier, the actor was criticised online after viewers questioned his repeated hugs, kisses and physical interactions with fellow contestants. Another moment that drew attention involved remarks he made while watching contestants Akanksha Chamola and Pamela joking about going on a “date,” with some viewers describing his comments as inappropriate.
Clips from Shreya’s conversation quickly went viral, prompting mixed reactions across social media. Several users supported her, arguing that every contestant has the right to define personal boundaries regardless of the other person’s intentions. Others felt the issue should have been addressed directly with Ram instead of being discussed with fellow contestants. Many viewers also emphasised the importance of consent and respecting personal comfort, even in a reality show environment.
Neither Ram Kapoor nor the makers of the show have publicly responded to Shreya’s latest remarks. The actor has remained one of the most talked-about contestants this season, with several of his interactions inside the house generating debate among viewers.
Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has been making headlines for its high-voltage confrontations and personal disputes. Contestants compete over six weeks through a series of tasks to earn in-game currency, which is used to access food, supplies and other privileges inside the lock-up. The current season features contestants including Ram Kapoor, Shreya Kalra, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda, Shilpa Shinde, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Akanksha Chamola, Sunita Ahuja, Sufi Motiwala and Varun Yadav, popularly known as Laila.
As the controversy continues to unfold, Shreya Kalra’s comments have added another flashpoint to an already dramatic season. The incident has also reignited conversations about personal boundaries and consent in reality television, with audiences closely watching whether the issue will be addressed in upcoming episodes.