Ekta Kapoor-produced Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is returning with a rebooted version on Netflix. Premiering on June 27, the reality show will be hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. While anticipation around the new season continues to build, the full contestant lineup is yet to be unveiled. At a press conference in Mumbai on Monday, the makers officially announced the first three participants. Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi and Pamela Serena have been confirmed as contestants for the upcoming season.
Lock Upp confirmed contestants
A few days ago, SCREEN had confirmed that Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja and actor Dheeraj Dhoopar will be joining the show. Now Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi and Pamela Serena join the list as confirmed contestants for this season.
Other contestants who will reportedly be seen on the show are Shivangi Joshi, Shilpa Shinde, Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Choudhary, Rashami Desai, Puneet Superstar, Archana Gautam, Urvashi Dholakia, Pranit More, Asim Riaz, Kusha Kapila and Harshad Chopra.
When and where to watch Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa
Lock Upp will stream on Netflix from Saturday to Wednesday at 8 pm for six weeks from June 27. In the show’s promo, Jailers Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh said that this year the contestants will be expected to own their truth. Talking about joining the latest season, Riteish said in a statement, “What makes Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa engaging is that it’s a reflection of the times we live in, and that can be both fun and fascinating. Every contestant enters with their truth and a strategy, but inside Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa, everything gets tested. Farah and I will have a front-row seat to every twist, conflict, and revelation. One thing is certain: nobody walks out the same.”
Farah Khan added, “Across my career, I’ve seen a lot, but Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa is a different beast. No filters, no retakes, just famous people attempting to reveal their true selves, under real pressure. That’s where the asli entertainment begins.”
The first season of Lock Upp streamed on ALT Balaji in 2022. That edition, hosted by Kangana Ranaut, saw Munawar Faruqui emerging as the winner.
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Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi and Pamela Serena will take part in Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa.