Lock Upp 2: Apoorva Makhija tells Shivangi Joshi Harshad Chopda is 'in love' with her
Synopsis
Lock Upp 2's newest wildcard Apoorva Makhija wasted no time igniting controversy — telling Shivangi Joshi that Harshad Chopda is in love with her, then revealing that Shilpa Shinde allegedly mocked Shivangi's virginity and personal life behind closed doors. Shivangi's emotional reaction to the latter has put the show's boundaries of decency squarely in the spotlight.
Key Takeaways
Wildcard contestant Apoorva Makhija entered Lock Upp 2 and immediately revealed backstage conversations to Shivangi Joshi .
Apoorva claimed Harshad Chopda is 'in love' with Shivangi; Shivangi denied any romantic connection, calling them 'just good friends and co-stars.' Shilpa Shinde and Shreya Kalra allegedly mocked Shivangi's personal life, including remarks about her virginity and her former relationship with Kushal Tandon .
Apoorva alleged Shinde engaged in 'character-shaming' of Shivangi and that both Shinde and Kalra disliked her.
A visibly emotional Shivangi called it 'extremely wrong' to discuss such personal matters on national television.
Wildcard contestant Apoorva Makhija stirred up fresh drama inside the Lock Upp 2 house on 23 July, informing actress Shivangi Joshi about conversations allegedly taking place behind her back — including a claim that co-contestant Harshad Chopda has romantic feelings for her, and a separate, more unsettling revelation about remarks allegedly made by Shilpa Shinde concerning Shivangi's personal life.
Apoorva's Claim About Harshad Chopda
Shortly after entering the show as a wildcard, Apoorva was seen chatting with Shivangi and complimenting her appearance, saying, 'You are really beautiful.' The moment took a lighter turn when Harshad Chopda, who was leaving the room, stepped back and remarked that he was enjoying listening to the conversation. Apoorva teased him, suggesting he obviously would.
After Harshad exited, Apoorva turned to Shivangi and said directly: 'No, no, he is in love with you. It looks as if he's really in love with you. You may not have feelings for him but he does have.' Shivangi dismissed the claim, maintaining that the two are 'just good friends and co-stars' with nothing romantic between them.
The Shilpa Shinde Controversy
The conversation took a more serious turn when Apoorva revealed details of an alleged exchange between Shilpa Shinde and fellow contestant Shreya Kalra from a previous week. According to Apoorva, the two had discussed Shivangi's former relationship with actor Kushal Tandon and had made remarks about her virginity. Apoorva alleged that Shinde had been 'character-shaming' Shivangi throughout the conversation and that both Shinde and Kalra reportedly disliked her.
Notably, footage from a few days prior showed Shilpa and Shreya apparently imitating Shivangi. In what appeared to be a mockery, Shilpa was heard saying: 'Oh man, mere paas toh koi secret hi nahi hai. Kitna act karun? Main bahut innocent hoon. Mujhe kuch nahi chahiye. Main virgin hoon. Main shaadi ke baad hi karungi' — roughly translating to: 'Oh Man! I don't have any secrets. How much do I act? I am very innocent. I don't want anything. I am a virgin. Will do it only after marriage.'
Shreya then reportedly enacted Harshad, saying, 'Shivangi, tum kya soch rahi ho?' before mimicking Shivangi's alleged reply: 'Pata nahi. Lekin jab yeh secret reveal hoga na, tab main bahut hasungi. Kyunki isme tha hi kuch nahi.'
Shivangi's Emotional Reaction
Hearing Apoorva's account, Shivangi Joshi was visibly emotional. She said it was 'extremely wrong' to discuss such a personal aspect of someone's life on national television. Her reaction underscored the broader debate around the boundaries of reality television and the kind of personal commentary that contestants and producers allow to air.
What This Means for the House Dynamic
The revelations have sharpened the fault lines inside the Lock Upp 2 house, with Shivangi now aware of the alleged hostility from Shinde and Kalra. Apoorva's entry as a wildcard has already proved consequential, surfacing backstage conversations that had remained concealed. How Shivangi responds — and whether Shilpa Shinde addresses the allegations on camera — is likely to define the next phase of the show's narrative.
Point of View
Yet the show's format rewards exactly this kind of conflict. Audiences should ask whether their engagement with such content implicitly endorses it.
NationPress
23 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Apoorva Makhija reveal to Shivangi Joshi in Lock Upp 2?
Apoorva Makhija told Shivangi Joshi that co-contestant Harshad Chopda appeared to be in love with her, and separately revealed that Shilpa Shinde and Shreya Kalra had allegedly discussed Shivangi's personal life — including remarks about her virginity — behind her back. Shivangi dismissed the romantic claim but was visibly upset by the latter revelation.
What did Shilpa Shinde allegedly say about Shivangi Joshi?
According to Apoorva Makhija, Shilpa Shinde mocked Shivangi's personal life during a conversation with Shreya Kalra, making remarks about Shivangi's virginity and her former relationship with actor Kushal Tandon. Footage also showed Shilpa apparently imitating Shivangi in a manner Apoorva described as 'character-shaming.'
How did Shivangi Joshi react to the revelations?
Shivangi Joshi was visibly emotional after hearing Apoorva's account. She said it was 'extremely wrong' to discuss such personal aspects of someone's life on national television.
Are Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda in a relationship?
Shivangi Joshi has denied any romantic involvement with Harshad Chopda, stating the two are 'just good friends and co-stars.' The claim of romantic feelings came from wildcard contestant Apoorva Makhija, not from either party directly.
Who is Apoorva Makhija in Lock Upp 2?
Apoorva Makhija entered Lock Upp 2 as a wildcard contestant. Her entry proved immediately consequential, as she surfaced several backstage conversations that had not previously been disclosed to the contestants involved.
