Shreya Kalra wins Lock Upp 2, takes home ₹1 crore trophy
Synopsis
Shreya Kalra walked out of Lock Upp 2 with both the trophy and ₹1 crore, defeating strong contenders including Shivangi Joshi and outlasting fan favourites Ram Kapoor and Shilpa Shinde who fell just before the finish line. The Indore-born Roadies wildcard has now pulled off the biggest win of her career.
Key Takeaways
Shreya Kalra won Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2 on 5 August , taking home the trophy and ₹1 crore .
Shivangi Joshi finished as the first runner-up ; Yogesh Rawat was the second runner-up .
Ram Kapoor and Shilpa Shinde were evicted just before the finale despite being strong contenders.
The show was hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh , running for 6 weeks with 14 inmates .
Kalra, originally from Indore , first appeared on MTV Roadies in 2020 as a wildcard on Nikhil Chinapa's team.
Shreya Kalra clinched the winner's trophy and a ₹1 crore prize on 5 August after emerging victorious on the reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa (Season 2). The Indore-born contestant, who made her mark on competitive reality television via MTV Roadies in 2020, called her win a moment she had long dreamed of — and dedicated it to everyone who stood by her through the competition.
Kalra's Victory Statement
Sharing a series of photographs with the trophy on social media, Kalra wrote: 'From dreaming about this moment to finally holding the trophy in my hands. But this victory isn't mine alone. It belongs to every person who stood by me, believed in me, prayed for me, and loved me through every high and low, Especially my family.'
She added: 'This trophy carries every sacrifice, every tear, every fight, every comeback and every moment when I chose to keep going. I came to play my game, I stayed true to myself, and today… I leave as the WINNER. To my family, my supporters and every single person who stood with me, This one is for all of us. Forever grateful. Forever blessed.'
Final Standings and Key Eliminations
Television actress Shivangi Joshi finished as the first runner-up, while Yogesh Rawat claimed the second runner-up spot. Notably, Ram Kapoor and Shilpa Shinde — considered strong contenders throughout the season — were evicted just short of the finale, making their exits among the most talked-about moments of the closing stretch.
About Lock Upp Season 2
The second edition of Lock Upp was hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. The format featured 14 inmates, 2 jailers, and a single lock-up running across 6 weeks. Contestants were required to complete tasks to earn in-game currency, which they then used to secure basic necessities such as food, supplies, and privileges — a survival mechanic that kept pressure high throughout the season.
Who Is Shreya Kalra?
A native of Indore, Kalra first came to national attention as a wildcard contestant on MTV Roadies in 2020, where she competed as part of Nikhil Chinapa's team. She has also appeared in the music video 'Zariya Tu' alongside actor Paras Kalnawat. Her Lock Upp win marks her highest-profile achievement in the entertainment industry to date, and is likely to open new doors in television and digital projects.
Point of View
Music video credits, and now a reality show trophy — but it also reflects how Lock Upp's survival format rewards consistency over spectacle. The late exits of Ram Kapoor and Shilpa Shinde, both with far larger pre-show fanbases, suggest that audience voting patterns on the platform skewed younger and more digitally active this season. Whether Kalra can convert this moment into sustained screen presence is the real question; reality show wins have a short shelf life in Indian entertainment unless backed by immediate project announcements.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Lock Upp Season 2?
Shreya Kalra won Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2 on 5 August, claiming the winner's trophy and a ₹1 crore prize. She dedicated the win to her family and supporters.
Who were the runners-up on Lock Upp 2?
Shivangi Joshi finished as the first runner-up and Yogesh Rawat as the second runner-up. Ram Kapoor and Shilpa Shinde, both considered strong contenders, were eliminated just before the finale.
Who hosted Lock Upp Season 2?
Lock Upp Season 2 was hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. The show ran for 6 weeks and featured 14 inmates competing in a survival-task format.
Who is Shreya Kalra?
Shreya Kalra is a reality television personality from Indore. She first gained national attention as a wildcard contestant on MTV Roadies in 2020, competing in Nikhil Chinapa's team, and has also appeared in the music video 'Zariya Tu' with Paras Kalnawat.
What is the format of Lock Upp?
Lock Upp places contestants — called inmates — in a lock-up setting where they must complete tasks to earn in-game currency used to acquire food, supplies, and privileges. Season 2 had 14 inmates, 2 jailers, and ran for 6 weeks.
