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

Analysed 23 Jun 2026·16 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Lock Upp Season 2 Premieres on Netflix with New Hosts and ContestantsPreviousNext

Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, the revamped second season of Ekta Kapoor's reality show, premieres on Netflix on June 27. Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, the show features 14 celebrity contestants including Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, and Pamela Serena. The format has been completely reimagined, moving away from the original jailer-host structure and Kangana Ranaut's involvement. Contestants will compete in a prison-style setting with challenges and social dynamics over six weeks.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 10 sources

We measured how 10 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (69/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • timesnow— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
69%
AI analysis of 10 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 16 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a largely entertainment-focused perspective without explicit political framing. Coverage centers on production changes, contestant announcements, and host replacements, reflecting industry and fan interests. The sources include official statements from producers and participants, with no partisan viewpoints or political commentary, maintaining a neutral stance on the show's developments.

Sentiment — Positive (69/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to positive, emphasizing excitement and anticipation for the show's new season. While some articles mention past controversies, such as Kangana Ranaut's exit and Ram Kapoor's reconciliation with Ekta Kapoor, the sentiment remains focused on the show's fresh format and celebrity lineup, highlighting entertainment value without significant criticism or negativity.

How 10 sources covered this story

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Why Is Kangana Ranaut Not Returning To Host Lock Upp 2? Ektaa Kapoor Reveals Real ReasonCenterNeutral
hindustantimesEktaa Kapoor reveals why Kangana Ranaut isn't returning to host Lock Upp Season 2: 'I'm sure she would have understood...'CenterPositive
news18Lock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi And Desi Bling's Pamala Serena Confirmed As First Three ContestantsCenterPositive
news18Ram Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor Reunite At Lock Upp Launch After Fallout Over Intimate Scene In Bade Achhe Lagte Hain?CenterPositive
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
  7. 7
    news1823 Jun, 02:00 am
    Ram Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor Reunite At Lock Upp Launch After Fallout Over Intimate Scene In Bade Achhe Lagte Hain?
  8. 8
    news1823 Jun, 02:58 am
    Lock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi And Desi Bling's Pamala Serena Confirmed As First Three Contestants
  9. 9
    hindustantimes23 Jun, 04:36 am
    Ektaa Kapoor reveals why Kangana Ranaut isn't returning to host Lock Upp Season 2: 'I'm sure she would have understood...'
  10. 10
    news1823 Jun, 05:44 am
    Why Is Kangana Ranaut Not Returning To Host Lock Upp 2? Ektaa Kapoor Reveals Real Reason

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
16
Last analysed
23 Jun 2026
Key entities
Reality televisionRiteish DeshmukhNetflixFarah KhanKangana RanautRam KapoorLock Upp (season 1)Lock Upp: Badass Jail, Atyaachari Khel!MumbaiShivangi JoshiStreaming mediaDrama