Lock Upp 2 Contestants Clash Over 'Lovebirds' Remark; Ram Kapoor Faces Criticism
In Lock Upp Season 2, a heated confrontation unfolded when Shilpa Shinde repeatedly called contestants Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi "lovebirds," prompting them to defend their friendship and reject romantic rumours. The dispute began over a gym mat and escalated with personal remarks, with Harshad emphasizing his platonic bond with Shivangi and urging respect for their families. Separately, Ram Kapoor faced criticism online after consoling contestant Akanksha Chaudhary with a hug and kiss, sparking debate about appropriate boundaries on the show.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (41/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, ndtv, timesnow, freepressjournal, ndtv, indiatvnews, news18, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Jul, 04:34 am. Other outlets followed.