Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Ram Kapoor Sparks Controversy on Lock Upp 2
Ram Kapoor, a contestant on the reality show Lock Upp 2, has sparked controversy by hugging and kissing fellow contestant Akanksha Chaudhary.
This comes after another contestant, Shreya Kalra, accused him of crossing personal boundaries by kissing her on the cheek.
Many viewers and Shreya herself expressed discomfort with Ram Kapoor's behavior.
However, Ram Kapoor's wife, Gautami Kapoor, defended him, stating that he is compassionate and that the edited footage might not show the full context.
She also urged viewers to be considerate of the mental challenges the contestants face and to avoid passing harsh judgments.
Ram Kapoor hugged and kissed Akanksha Chaudhary while consoling her on Lock Upp 2.
Shreya Kalra accused Ram Kapoor of crossing personal boundaries after he kissed her on the cheek.
Viewers criticized Ram Kapoor's behavior, calling him 'sleezy' and 'a pervert'.
Gautami Kapoor defended her husband, stating he is compassionate and that edited footage might not show the full context.
Gautami Kapoor also highlighted the mental challenges contestants face and urged viewers to be considerate.
- Who
- Ram Kapoor, Akanksha Chaudhary, Shreya Kalra, Gautami Kapoor
- What
- Controversy over Ram Kapoor's physical interactions with female contestants
- When
- During the latest episode of Lock Upp 2
- Where
- On the reality show Lock Upp 2
- Why
- Ram Kapoor's actions were perceived as inappropriate by some viewers and contestants
Critics
Defenders
Appropriateness of Physical Contact
Critics
Critics argue that Ram Kapoor's actions were inappropriate and made contestants uncomfortable.
Defenders
Defenders, including his wife Gautami Kapoor, claim he is compassionate and his actions are misunderstood due to edited footage.
Support for Shreya Kalra
Critics
Critics believe Ram Kapoor should have supported Shreya Kalra more as she had helped him in tasks.
Defenders
Defenders argue that his lack of support was a personal decision and not indicative of inappropriate behavior.
- Show
- Lock Upp 2
- Contestants Involved
- Ram Kapoor, Akanksha Chaudhary, Shreya Kalra, Shivangi Joshi
- Hosts
- Farah Khan, Riteish Deshmukh
- Controversial Actions
- Hugging and kissing Akanksha Chaudhary, kissing Shreya Kalra on the cheek
- Defender
- Gautami Kapoor (Ram Kapoor's wife)
- Critics
- Online viewers, Shreya Kalra