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Rajiv Adatia Responds to Shreya Kalra's Remarks on Shivangi Joshi's Career in Lock Upp 2

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Rajiv Adatia Responds to Shreya Kalra's Remarks on Shivangi Joshi's Career in Lock Upp 2

Analysed 2 Jul 2026·5 sources analysed·Entertainment
Rajiv Adatia Responds to Shreya Kalra's Remarks on Shivangi Joshi's Career in Lock Upp 2PreviousNext

Lock Upp 2 contestant Shreya Kalra faced backlash after calling co-contestant Shivangi Joshi a 'flop' and alleging her last show underperformed, also criticizing Harshad Chopda's career. These remarks sparked criticism from viewers and fellow contestants. Rajiv Adatia, a close friend of Shivangi Joshi, publicly defended her, condemning Shreya's comments as disrespectful and questioning her credibility. The controversy highlights tensions among participants and differing views on career success within the show.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 5 sources

We measured how 5 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (36/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • 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
36%
AI analysis of 5 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 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily reflects entertainment industry perspectives, focusing on interpersonal conflicts within a reality show. It includes viewpoints from contestants, fans, and industry peers, with no evident political framing. The coverage centers on defending established actors versus a newer contestant's critical remarks, presenting both sides without political alignment.

Sentiment — Neutral (36/100)

The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining criticism of Shreya Kalra's comments with supportive responses for Shivangi Joshi. While Shreya's remarks are portrayed negatively, the coverage also includes her perspective and the ensuing social media reactions, resulting in a balanced but tension-filled sentiment.

How 5 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
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
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'

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
2 Jul 2026
Key entities
Lock Upp (season 1)Shivangi JoshiHarshad ChopdaReality televisionInstagramBade Achhe Lagte HainGoogleYeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiViral videoSocial mediaInternet celebrityCrass