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Conflict and Personal Revelations Between Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra on Lock Upp 2

Analysed 1 Jul 2026·2 sources analysed·Kanpur, India·Entertainment
Conflict and Personal Revelations Between Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra on Lock Upp 2PreviousNext

In Netflix's Lock Upp 2, tensions rose between cellmates Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra after Akanksha chose not to save Shreya from elimination, leading to accusations of disloyalty. Shreya also revealed on the show that Akanksha is bisexual, a disclosure linked to game mechanics affecting Akanksha's lifelines. Akanksha's team defended her decisions and highlighted her past support for Shreya. Neither Akanksha nor the show's producers have commented further on the revelation.

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 neutral (42/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
42%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 Jul 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 interpersonal dynamics within a reality TV show, presenting perspectives from both contestants and Akanksha's supporters. Coverage includes accusations and defenses without political framing, reflecting entertainment media's emphasis on personal conflict and game strategy rather than political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Neutral (42/100)

The tone across the articles is mixed, combining elements of conflict, personal disclosure, and defense. While Shreya's revelations and criticisms introduce tension, Akanksha's team's responses provide a counterbalance, resulting in coverage that neither fully condemns nor endorses either party.

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
news18Akanksha Chamola Slams Lock Upp 2 Cellmate Shreya Kalra, Says 'Sacrificed Biggest Truth For...'CenterNeutral
freepressjournal'She Is Bisexual': Shreya Kalra REVEALS Akanksha Chamola's Secret; Costs Her Two Lifelines On Netflix's Lock UppCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 30 Jun, 04:43 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal30 Jun, 04:43 pm
    'She Is Bisexual': Shreya Kalra REVEALS Akanksha Chamola's Secret; Costs Her Two Lifelines On Netflix's Lock Upp
  2. 2
    news181 Jul, 04:47 am
    Akanksha Chamola Slams Lock Upp 2 Cellmate Shreya Kalra, Says 'Sacrificed Biggest Truth For...'

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
Kanpur, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
1 Jul 2026
Key entities
Lock Upp (season 1)NetflixRugby union positionsBisexualityStreaming mediaSocial mediaSufismGaurav KhannaDivorceKanpur
Conflict and Personal Revelations Between Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra on Lock Upp 2