Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Harshad Chopda Wins Lock Upp 2 First Finalist Spot
In a reality TV show called Lock Upp 2, two contestants, Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi, had to decide who would stay in the competition.
Harshad told Shivangi that he had purposely lost a previous challenge to give her a chance.
Shivangi was upset and cried, but Harshad decided to stay.
The judge made Shivangi leave the cell, so Harshad became the first finalist.
Fans on social media said Harshad used emotional blackmail, while others thought he was just playing the game.
Harshad Chopda declared first finalist after a unanimous vote between him and Shivangi Joshi.
Shivangi Joshi was eliminated after walking out of the cell following Harshad’s decision.
Harshad admitted he had intentionally lost a prior challenge to give Shivangi a chance.
The emotional exchange led to tears from both contestants and sparked fan backlash.
Social media users accused Harshad of “emotionally blackmailing” Shivangi.
- Who
- Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi
- What
- Harshad became the first finalist and Shivangi was eliminated
- When
- August 2, 2026 (Episode 32)
- Where
- Lock Upp 2 cell on Netflix
- Why
- Harshad chose to stay after being asked to decide, Shivangi walked out
- Show
- Lock Upp 2
- Platform
- Netflix
- First finalist
- Harshad Chopda
- Eliminated contestant
- Shivangi Joshi
- Episode
- 32
- Host
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Date of episode
- August 2, 2026
Sources
Lock Upp 2 First Finalist REVEALED: Did Harshad Chopda 'Emotionally Blackmail' Shivangi Joshi For The Spot?
Lock Up 2 First Finalist Task Leaves The Internet Divided Over 'Selfish' Shivangi vs 'Manchild' Harshad
Lock Upp 2: Harshad Chopda becomes FIRST finalist, fans slam him for 'Emotionally blackmailing' Shivangi for spot