Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Vikas Gupta Clarifies Intentions Amid Lock Upp 2 Face‑Off
Vikas Gupta is a TV producer who joined a reality show called Lock Upp 2.
He met his old rival, Shilpa Shinde, and they had a big argument on the show.
Vikas said he didn’t want to hurt anyone, just give his thoughts.
He also talked about meeting old friends like Ram Kapoor.
Vikas thinks Shilpa could still make it to the final round of the show.
The show made people talk about who should win and who should stay.
Vikas’s comments made the show more interesting for viewers.
He also said the show felt like a fun treat with many flavors.
The whole thing shows how TV shows can bring people together and also create drama.
Vikas Gupta entered Lock Upp 2 as a ‘blast from the past’ to face Shilpa Shinde.
He said he was not there to pull anyone down but to give perspective on contestants.
Gupta praised Shilpa Shinde’s potential to reach the finale, listing finalists he expects.
He recalled reconnecting with old friends, including Ram Kapoor, during the show.
The episode sparked controversy over Shilpa’s remarks about Shivangi Joshi and Ram Kapoor.
- Who
- Vikas Gupta, Shilpa Shinde, Shivangi Joshi, Ram Kapoor, other Lock Upp 2 contestants
- What
- Vikas Gupta explains his role and intentions in Lock Upp 2, addressing a feud with Shilpa Shinde
- When
- July 2026 (interview published July 30, 2026)
- Where
- Lock Upp 2 reality show house, India
- Why
- To clarify that he was not targeting anyone and to give perspective, while supporting Shivangi
- Show
- Lock Upp 2
- Participant
- Vikas Gupta
- Rival
- Shilpa Shinde
- Key Contestant Mentioned
- Shivangi Joshi
- Producer Mentioned
- Ram Kapoor