Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra: Rivals cornered me, handed me the ₹1 crore trophy
Synopsis
Shreya Kalra's Lock Upp 2 win comes with a sharp twist: she credits her rivals, not her allies, for handing her the ₹1 crore trophy. By collectively isolating her, her housemates built the underdog story that audiences rewarded — a cautionary tale every future reality contestant should study.
Key Takeaways
Shreya Kalra won Lock Upp Season 2 along with a ₹1 crore cash prize.
She credited her victory to rivals who 'cornered' her, arguing their hostility made her a sympathetic finalist.
Shivangi Joshi finished as the first runner-up; other finalists included Ram Kapoor , Shilpa Shinde , and Yogesh Rawat .
Akanksha Chamola and Varun Yadav were eliminated just before the finale.
Shreya exempted only Madhuri Jain Grover and Shilpa Shinde from her criticism of housemates.
Shreya Kalra has won the second season of the streaming captive reality show Lock Upp, and in a candid post-victory interaction with the media on 6 August in Mumbai, she credited her triumph squarely to her rivals — saying they 'cornered' her and, in doing so, made her the champion.
What Shreya Said About Her Rivals
Speaking to reporters after claiming the title, Shreya was unapologetic and pointed. 'I was never one versus all, they made it, and that is their fault,' she said. 'I have said this that they have cornered me and made me a finalist and gave me a trophy. That is their fault.'
She maintained that she repeatedly extended olive branches to her housemates — sharing food, winning tasks for them, and even cheering for Shivangi the day after a fight when she was becoming gang leader. 'I have given a premium plate to Shivangi Harshad when I could have eaten it myself,' she added.
The Friendship That Never Was
Shreya also spoke about feeling unseen by her co-contestants. 'I have tried to be their friend, but they never tried enough to even know me,' she said. 'They used to sit and tell only about themselves — I have done this show, I have done this here, I have had such a journey. You can ask the interviewers how much they know about me.' The only contestants she did not include in her criticism were Madhuri Jain Grover and Shilpa Shinde.
Final Standings and Eliminations
Shreya walked away with the coveted trophy and a ₹1 crore cash prize. Shivangi Joshi finished as the first runner-up. The other finalists were Ram Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde, and Yogesh Rawat.
Ahead of the finale, Varun Yadav and Akanksha Chamola were eliminated from the competition. Akanksha was evicted after Yogesh, Shreya, and Varun unanimously voted her out — a collective decision prompted by host Riteish Deshmukh.
What This Win Signals
Shreya's victory underscores a recurring pattern in Indian captive reality formats: contestants who are collectively targeted often consolidate audience sympathy and emerge as winners. Her narrative of isolation turned vindication is likely to keep Lock Upp 2 in the conversation well beyond the finale night.
Point of View
And her rivals appear to have missed that lesson entirely. What is striking is her precision: she names gestures — the shared food, the premium plate, the cheer after a fight — as evidence of effort, while her rivals, by her account, were too absorbed in their own narratives to notice. Whether that reads as genuine warmth or calculated optics, it worked. The real story here is not who won, but why collective targeting keeps backfiring in this format.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Lock Upp Season 2?
Shreya Kalra won Lock Upp Season 2, taking home the title and a ₹1 crore cash prize. The finale aired with Shivangi Joshi finishing as the first runner-up.
What did Shreya Kalra say about her rivals after winning?
Shreya said her rivals 'cornered' her and, in doing so, made her the winner. She argued that their refusal to befriend her built the underdog narrative that ultimately secured her the trophy.
Who were the other finalists in Lock Upp 2?
The finalists alongside Shreya Kalra were Shivangi Joshi, Ram Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde, and Yogesh Rawat. Varun Yadav and Akanksha Chamola were eliminated just before the finale.
Who hosted Lock Upp Season 2?
Lock Upp Season 2 was hosted by Riteish Deshmukh, who also presided over the elimination of Akanksha Chamola after a unanimous vote by her co-contestants.
Why was Akanksha Chamola eliminated before the Lock Upp 2 finale?
Akanksha Chamola was eliminated after Yogesh Rawat, Shreya Kalra, and Varun Yadav unanimously voted her out when host Riteish Deshmukh asked the group to make a collective decision.
