Overview
- In Episode 5, contestant Shreya Kalra repeatedly attacked co‑participants on camera, calling Harshad Chopda 'arrogant' and claiming 'no woman would marry a guy like him,' and saying she would reveal a personal detail about Akanksha Chamola.
- Viewers and industry figures quickly reacted online, with social media posts and public criticism urging Netflix and the producers to remove Shreya for what many called disrespectful and personal attacks.
- Shreya lost a task in the latest episode and multiple outlets report she is 'at risk' of elimination this week because of both the loss and the backlash to her conduct.
- Producers released a 'Janta Ki Awaaz' promo showing Kangana Ranaut grilling contestants, notably Ram Kapoor, and the episode in which she reviews performances is set to stream on July 4 as the show prepares its first eviction.
- Lock Upp's format encourages confrontations and public voting, so the combination of on‑air revelations, host rebukes and online pressure could shape contestants' careers and who leaves the show this week.