Lock Upp host Kangana Ranaut says she wants to lock up ‘best friend’ Karan Johar in her jail

 

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During the launch of Lock Upp, Kangana Ranaut said that she wanted to do something exciting for a long while. “I loved the concept and Ekta had developed a brilliant show. This is why I said yes to it.” Calling her a disrupter, Ekta Kapoor also revealed that Kangana was the first choice for her as this show required an unabashed personality. The actor also revealed that like most of her projects, she is very involved with Lock Upp. “I have already seen every contestant’s profile and want to know their history. It’s going to be an intense show,” she added.

Given that many Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar have already hosted reality shows, indianexpress.com at the launch had quizzed Kangana if she took inspiration from them, and who she considers competition.

“Aapko lagta hai mai kisi se insipiration lungi? (Do you think I would take inspiration from anyone?). I don’t think I need inspiration, especially when it’s a reality show. You have to be yourself on these shows and it’s not in my character to even try and copy someone. No, never, it’s below my dignity,” she said.

 

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As per the makers, Lock Upp promises to be an engaging captive reality show that will keep one glued to their seat. With Kangana as the host, contestants will go through compelling tasks and dramatic situations as they fight to survive in the jail. Calling it the ‘biggest reality show’ at the launch, the makers had also promised that the show would be quite controversial.

Starting February 27, the reality show will stream 24X7 on ALTBalaji and MX Player.