Skip to content
Get the Balanced News app for a better experience!
The Balanced News Logo
Analytics
The Balanced News Logo

Stay Balanced, Stay Informed

Menu
  • Browse News
  • Underreported Stories
  • Curated Feeds
  • Insights
  • Analytics
  • Our Writers
  • About Us
  • Download App
Learn
  • How It Works
  • Bias Detection
  • Lens Score
  • Source Bias Checker
  • Accountability
  • Custom Feeds
Newsroom
  • Writers & Analysts
  • About TBN
  • Editorial Standards
  • Corrections Policy
  • Our Partners
  • Insights
Socials
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • Facebook
News Categories
  • Trending
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Health
  • Science
  • Crime
  • Lifestyle
  • National
  • International
  • Good News
  • Crypto

Get Our App

Available for iOS and Android


LensFeedsInsightsAnalyticsTrendingGood NewsSportsPoliticsBusinessCrimeTechEntertainmentHealthNationalInternational

© 2026 The Balanced News. All rights reserved.

About UsEditorial StandardsCorrectionsHelp & SupportPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
Lock Upp 2 Contestant Shreya Kalra Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda

Categories

Categories

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

Related Coverage

Select a news story to see related coverage from other media outlets.

  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Entertainment

Lock Upp 2 Contestant Shreya Kalra Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda

Analysed 2 Jul 2026·8 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Lock Upp 2 Contestant Shreya Kalra Faces Backlash Over Remarks on Shivangi Joshi and Harshad ChopdaPreviousNext

Lock Upp 2 contestant Shreya Kalra faced backlash after calling co-stars Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda 'flop' actors who joined the show to revive their careers. Shreya claimed Shivangi's last show was unsuccessful and criticized Harshad's work opportunities. In response, Rajiv Adatia, a close friend of Shivangi, publicly defended her, condemning Shreya's remarks. Shivangi's team also responded, highlighting her support for Shreya and affirming her successful career. The controversy sparked widespread debate among fans and industry insiders.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 6 sources

We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (37/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
37%
AI analysis of 6 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 2 Jul 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 8 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily reflects entertainment industry perspectives, featuring viewpoints from reality show contestants, their supporters, and fans. It includes criticism of Shreya Kalra's comments and defenses from Shivangi Joshi's allies, without political framing. The coverage focuses on personal reputations and career assessments within the television industry, presenting both the criticism and responses fairly.

Sentiment — Neutral (37/100)

The overall sentiment in the articles is mixed but leans toward negative regarding Shreya Kalra's remarks, which sparked criticism and backlash. Defenses from Rajiv Adatia and Shivangi Joshi's team introduce a protective and supportive tone. The coverage balances controversy with responses, reflecting tension and conflict alongside solidarity and career affirmation.

How 6 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
← Previous
Ikka Film Highlights Cast Pay Differences and Director Comments on Akshaye Khanna
Next →
Rabbi Shergill Supports A.R. Rahman's Remarks on Communal Bias in Indian Cinema
SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
englishLock Upp 2: Shreya Kalra Faces Massive Backlash Over Remarks About Shivangi Joshi, Harshad ChopdaCenterNeutral
hindustantimesRajiv Adatia slams Shreya Kalra after she calls Shivangi Joshi 'flop' actor on Lock Upp: 'No one even knows you'CenterNeutral
indiatvnewsBigg Boss 15 contestant Rajiv Adatia defends Shivangi Joshi, blasts Shreya Kalra over 'flop' comment - India TV NewsCenterNeutral
news18Shreya Kalra Trolled Over 'Flop' Remark Against Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda: 'Completely Delusional'CenterNegative
news18Rajiv Adatia Slams Shreya Kalra For Calling Shivangi Joshi A 'Flop': 'No One Even Knows You'CenterNegative
timesnowRajiv Adatia Lashes Out At Lock Upp 2's Shreya Kalra For Calling Shivangi Joshi 'Flop': No One Even Knows YouCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

timesnow broke this story on 2 Jul, 03:07 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    timesnow2 Jul, 03:07 am
    Rajiv Adatia Lashes Out At Lock Upp 2's Shreya Kalra For Calling Shivangi Joshi 'Flop': No One Even Knows You
  2. 2
    news182 Jul, 04:31 am
    Rajiv Adatia Slams Shreya Kalra For Calling Shivangi Joshi A 'Flop': 'No One Even Knows You'
  3. 3
    news182 Jul, 06:38 am
    Shreya Kalra Trolled Over 'Flop' Remark Against Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda: 'Completely Delusional'
  4. 4
    indiatvnews2 Jul, 08:32 am
    Bigg Boss 15 contestant Rajiv Adatia defends Shivangi Joshi, blasts Shreya Kalra over 'flop' comment - India TV News
  5. 5
    hindustantimes2 Jul, 08:36 am
    Rajiv Adatia slams Shreya Kalra after she calls Shivangi Joshi 'flop' actor on Lock Upp: 'No one even knows you'
  6. 6
    english2 Jul, 10:11 am
    Lock Upp 2: Shreya Kalra Faces Massive Backlash Over Remarks About Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
2 Jul 2026
Key entities
Shivangi JoshiLock Upp (season 1)Harshad ChopdaReality televisionInstagramGoogleSocial mediaBade Achhe Lagte HainYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiViral videoChopda Assembly constituencyAudience measurement