Shivangi Joshi reveals childhood molestation by uncle on Lock Upp 2
Synopsis
Shivangi Joshi broke down on Lock Upp 2 as she revealed for the first time that she was molested as a child by a man her family trusted deeply — a family friend they called Mama Ji. Her father intervened, threw the man out, but the trauma kept her homebound for days. It is a rare, raw moment of survivor disclosure on Indian reality television.
Key Takeaways
Shivangi Joshi publicly disclosed childhood molestation for the first time on reality show Lock Upp 2 .
The perpetrator was a close family friend addressed as 'Mama Ji' , trusted fully by her mother.
The abuse began under the pretext of teaching Joshi to drive, with the man asking her to sit in his lap.
A more serious incident occurred when she was alone at home; she pushed the man away when he attempted to kiss her on the lips.
Her father heard her screaming, intervened, and threw the man out of the house.
Joshi said she 'couldn't step out of the house for many days' after the incident.
Television actress Shivangi Joshi made a deeply personal disclosure on the reality show Lock Upp 2, revealing that she was molested as a child by a man her family addressed as 'Mama Ji' — a close family friend her mother treated as a brother. The revelation, made during a task requiring contestants to share secrets tied to 'bread and butter,' has drawn widespread attention and an outpouring of support for the actress.
How the Disclosure Unfolded
Joshi began by recounting the financial distress her family experienced after her father suffered significant business losses. She described how relatives, including the man in question, stepped in to provide basic support to her family during that period. It was in that context of trust and dependence, she said, that the abuse took place.
She recalled that as her plans to move to Mumbai to pursue acting began to take shape, the uncle used the opportunity to gain access to her. 'He was my uncle, so Mumma also used to fully trust him,' she said. He reportedly volunteered to pick her up from school, using the pretext of teaching her to drive as a way to place her in his lap.
The Incident She Described
'He used to ask me to sit in his lap and hold the steering and move it, saying, "You will learn it." I used to sit in his lap, and mujhe samajh nahi aata tha ki kya ho raha hai and with what intentions. I used to do it, but I didn't like it, so I told him that I don't want to learn it,' Joshi said, visibly emotional.
She then described a more serious incident that occurred when she was alone at home. Under the guise of explaining how the entertainment industry works, the man allegedly began kissing her on the forehead and cheeks. 'When he tried to kiss me on my lips, I pushed him and mistakenly hit him. That angered him, and he threw me on the floor,' she said.
Her Parents Intervened
Joshi said her parents returned home in time, with her father hearing her scream. 'My dad heard me screaming; he came and saw that and beat the uncle, and then threw him out of the house,' she recounted. She credited their timely arrival as the reason the situation did not escalate further. 'I don't know what would have happened that day, but by God's grace, my mom and dad arrived,' she said.
The Aftermath
The actress said the trauma left a lasting mark. 'I couldn't step out of the house for many days,' she revealed, breaking down as she spoke. Her disclosure on Lock Upp 2 marks the first time she has spoken publicly about the experience. This comes amid a broader national conversation around child sexual abuse and the importance of safe spaces for survivors to speak out — a conversation that Joshi's account is likely to amplify further.
Point of View
As is common in such televised disclosures, is any discussion of formal recourse or institutional support — a gap that producers and broadcasters have a responsibility to address when platforming such stories.
NationPress
29 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Shivangi Joshi reveal on Lock Upp 2?
Shivangi Joshi revealed on Lock Upp 2 that she was molested as a child by a family friend her mother treated as a brother, referred to as 'Mama Ji'. The disclosure came during a task where contestants were asked to share secrets related to 'bread and butter'.
Who was the person who allegedly molested Shivangi Joshi?
According to Joshi, the man was not a blood relative but a close family friend her mother treated like a brother, whom the family called 'Mama Ji'. He was described as a 'very reputed man' in their social circle.
How did Shivangi Joshi's parents respond to the incident?
Joshi said her father heard her screaming during the most serious incident, entered the room, witnessed what was happening, physically confronted the man, and threw him out of the house. She credited her parents' timely arrival for preventing further harm.
How did the abuse affect Shivangi Joshi?
Joshi said the trauma was severe enough that she 'couldn't step out of the house for many days' after the incident. Her disclosure on Lock Upp 2 is the first time she has spoken publicly about the experience.
