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Lock Upp 2 Winner Shreya Kalra Calls Runner‑Up Shivangi Joshi a 'Backstabber' in Post‑Win Clip
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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In a post‑win clip, Lock Upp 2 champion Shreya Kalra dubbed runner‑up Shivangi Joshi a 'backstabber', only to later dance together on the show’s set.
Shreya Kalra, the newly crowned champion of the reality‑dance series Lock Upp 2, sparked controversy when she addressed her fellow contestant Shivangi Joshi as a "backstabber" in a post‑win video released on the show’s social media channels.
The clip, which was posted shortly after the finale, showed Kalra reflecting on the competition and expressing disappointment over Joshi’s perceived betrayal. Despite the sharp words, the two later appeared together on the Lock Upp 2 set, dancing side‑by‑side in a gesture that seemed to signal a reconciliation.
The incident drew mixed reactions from fans on social media, with some supporting Kalra’s candidness and others criticizing the public airing of personal grievances. The show’s producers have not issued a statement regarding the exchange.
Lock Upp 2, which aired on the streaming platform SonyLIV, has been praised for its high‑energy performances and the chemistry among its contestants. Kalra’s victory marks her first major win in the Indian dance reality circuit.
The clip, which was posted shortly after the finale, showed Kalra reflecting on the competition and expressing disappointment over Joshi’s perceived betrayal. Despite the sharp words, the two later appeared together on the Lock Upp 2 set, dancing side‑by‑side in a gesture that seemed to signal a reconciliation.
The incident drew mixed reactions from fans on social media, with some supporting Kalra’s candidness and others criticizing the public airing of personal grievances. The show’s producers have not issued a statement regarding the exchange.
Lock Upp 2, which aired on the streaming platform SonyLIV, has been praised for its high‑energy performances and the chemistry among its contestants. Kalra’s victory marks her first major win in the Indian dance reality circuit.