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Ram Kapoor Comments on Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi's Relationship on Lock Upp 2

Analysed 17 Jul 2026·5 sources analysed·Entertainment
Ram Kapoor Comments on Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi's Relationship on Lock Upp 2PreviousNext

On the reality show Lock Upp Season 2, contestant Ram Kapoor suggested that Harshad Chopda is quietly in love with fellow contestant Shivangi Joshi and prioritizes her over his own game. He expressed concerns that this dynamic may be unhealthy and affect both players' strategies. While some viewers and contestants debated the nature of their relationship and its impact on gameplay, others defended the duo, emphasizing their friendship and denying romantic involvement. Ram Kapoor's on-screen behavior, including affectionate gestures, has also sparked online criticism.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • english— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
46%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 17 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 and reality TV perspectives without explicit political framing. It includes viewpoints from contestants, fans, and commentators, presenting both supportive and critical opinions on the Harshad-Shivangi relationship and Ram Kapoor's conduct. The coverage balances personal dynamics and gameplay strategy discussions, avoiding partisan or ideological bias.

Sentiment — Neutral (46/100)

The overall sentiment is mixed, combining speculation and concern about the contestants' relationship with supportive fan reactions. While Ram Kapoor's claims and behavior have drawn criticism and discomfort from some viewers, others express amusement or defend the interactions. The tone remains largely neutral, focusing on reporting differing opinions and audience reactions without overt judgment.

How 3 sources covered this story

AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards 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
hindustantimesRam Kapoor claims Harshad Chopda 'loves' Shivangi Joshi: 'He is unhealthy for her, she is using him'CenterNeutral
englishRam Kapoor Faces Backlash After Kissing Shreya Kalra And Making 'Spectator' Comment On Lock Upp 2CenterNegative
english'Harshad Loves Shivangi... He's Playing For Her': Ram Kapoor Makes Big Claim On Lock Upp 2CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 16 Jul, 05:18 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    english16 Jul, 05:18 pm
    'Harshad Loves Shivangi... He's Playing For Her': Ram Kapoor Makes Big Claim On Lock Upp 2
  2. 2
    english17 Jul, 09:33 am
    Ram Kapoor Faces Backlash After Kissing Shreya Kalra And Making 'Spectator' Comment On Lock Upp 2
  3. 3
    hindustantimes17 Jul, 09:36 am
    Ram Kapoor claims Harshad Chopda 'loves' Shivangi Joshi: 'He is unhealthy for her, she is using him'

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
17 Jul 2026
Key entities
Ram KapoorShivangi JoshiHarshad ChopdaReality televisionLock Upp (season 1)NetflixRiteish DeshmukhFarah KhanIndependent filmSufismJannat Zubair RahmaniCrore