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Shivangi Joshi Reportedly Confirmed as First Contestant on Lock Upp Season 2

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Shivangi Joshi Reportedly Confirmed as First Contestant on Lock Upp Season 2

Analysed 13 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·India·Entertainment
Shivangi Joshi Reportedly Confirmed as First Contestant on Lock Upp Season 2PreviousNext

Reports indicate that television actress Shivangi Joshi, known for her role in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is the first confirmed contestant for Netflix's reality show Lock Upp Season 2, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan. While the makers have not officially announced her participation, fans and media have expressed excitement. Shivangi previously appeared on Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. Social media discussions reflect mixed opinions on whether the show will impact her career.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 39/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • zeenews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
68%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment news without political framing. They present information about Shivangi Joshi's participation in the reality show and related public reactions, reflecting perspectives from media reports and social media users. The coverage includes both promotional aspects and critical opinions from fans, maintaining a non-political stance.

Sentiment — Positive (68/100)

The overall tone is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting excitement about the show's upcoming season and Shivangi Joshi's involvement. However, it also includes mixed reactions from netizens questioning her suitability for the reality show format, resulting in a balanced sentiment across the articles.

How 2 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
zeenewsLock Upp Season 2: Who is the first confirmed contestant on Farah Khan-Riteish Deshmukh's reality show? Guess actress's nameCenterPositive
freepressjournal'Will Lock Upp Revive Her Career?': Netizens Question As Shivangi Joshi Gets Confirmed For Farah Khan Riteish Deshmukh's ShowCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 12 Jun, 10:28 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal12 Jun, 10:28 am
    'Will Lock Upp Revive Her Career?': Netizens Question As Shivangi Joshi Gets Confirmed For Farah Khan Riteish Deshmukh's Show
  2. 2
    zeenews13 Jun, 01:30 am
    Lock Upp Season 2: Who is the first confirmed contestant on Farah Khan-Riteish Deshmukh's reality show? Guess actress's name

Lens Score breakdown

39/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
NetflixBalaji Telefilms

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
13 Jun 2026
Key entities
Reality televisionNetflixShivangi JoshiRiteish DeshmukhFarah KhanFear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata HaiIndiaLock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!Variety (magazine)Bigg BossSocial media