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Lock Upp Season 2 Premieres on Netflix with New Hosts and Confirmed Contestants

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Lock Upp Season 2 Premieres on Netflix with New Hosts and Confirmed Contestants

Analysed 23 Jun 2026·8 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Lock Upp Season 2 Premieres on Netflix with New Hosts and Confirmed ContestantsPreviousNext

Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, produced by Ekta Kapoor, returns for a second season premiering on Netflix June 27. The reality show features a jail-based survival format with contestants including Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, and Pamela Serena, among others. Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, the revamped season introduces a new creative vision distinct from the original. The show will run for six weeks, challenging participants to complete tasks and navigate alliances in a confined setting.

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 positive (73/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
73%
AI analysis of 6 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 23 Jun 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 presents entertainment industry perspectives without explicit political framing. Coverage focuses on the show's production details, contestant announcements, and creative changes, reflecting viewpoints from producers, hosts, and participants. There is no evident political bias, as the sources emphasize factual updates and industry-related developments.

Sentiment — Positive (73/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting excitement around the show's return, new format, and contestant lineup. While some mention past controversies involving participants, the sentiment remains neutral to favorable, focusing on promotional aspects and audience engagement without critical or negative language.

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
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatodayEktaa Kapoor reveals why Kangana Ranaut won't host Lock Upp on NetflixCenterPositive
freepressjournalNetflix's Lock Upp Contestants: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamela Serena Confirmed For Farah Khan Riteish Deshmukh's ShowCenterPositive
timesnowLock Upp Season 2 Contestants REVEALED! Harshad, Shivangi ,Dheeraj More Join the ShowCenterPositive
timesnowLock Upp 2 Confirmed Contestants: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi And Pamala Serena Join Netflix ShowCenterPositive
indianexpressRam Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi and Pamela Serena join Lock Upp: Sach Ya SazaaCenterPositive
englishLock Upp 2 Contestants Revealed: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamela Serena Join Netflix ShowCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 22 Jun, 03:01 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    english22 Jun, 03:01 pm
    Lock Upp 2 Contestants Revealed: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamela Serena Join Netflix Show
  2. 2
    indianexpress22 Jun, 03:07 pm
    Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi and Pamela Serena join Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa
  3. 3
    timesnow22 Jun, 04:39 pm
    Lock Upp 2 Confirmed Contestants: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi And Pamala Serena Join Netflix Show
  4. 4
    timesnow22 Jun, 05:00 pm
    Lock Upp Season 2 Contestants REVEALED! Harshad, Shivangi ,Dheeraj More Join the Show
  5. 5
    freepressjournal22 Jun, 05:06 pm
    Netflix's Lock Upp Contestants: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Pamela Serena Confirmed For Farah Khan Riteish Deshmukh's Show
  6. 6
    indiatoday22 Jun, 05:36 pm
    Ektaa Kapoor reveals why Kangana Ranaut won't host Lock Upp on Netflix

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
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
8
Last analysed
23 Jun 2026
Key entities
Riteish DeshmukhNetflixFarah KhanReality televisionLock Upp (season 1)Ram KapoorShivangi JoshiHarshad ChopdaKangana RanautEkta KapoorMumbaiDheeraj Dhoopar