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Lock Upp 2 Contestants Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra Clash Amid Personal Revelations

Analysed 1 Jul 2026·4 sources analysed·Kanpur, India·Entertainment
Lock Upp 2 Contestants Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra Clash Amid Personal RevelationsPreviousNext

In Netflix's Lock Upp 2, tensions rose between contestants Akanksha Chamola and Shreya Kalra after Akanksha chose not to save Shreya from elimination, leading to public disputes. Shreya revealed on the show that Akanksha is bisexual, a personal detail shared in confidence, which she disclosed as part of the game's strategy. Akanksha had earlier announced her divorce from actor Gaurav Khanna, adding to the show's dramatic developments. Both contestants have expressed grievances, reflecting the competitive and personal dynamics within the show.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (48/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

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

  • wion— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • freepressjournal— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
48%
AI analysis of 4 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 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily focus on entertainment and reality TV content without explicit political framing. They present perspectives from both contestants—Akanksha's team defending her decisions and Shreya revealing personal information as a game tactic. The coverage includes official statements and contestant interactions, maintaining a neutral stance typical of entertainment reporting.

Sentiment — Neutral (48/100)

The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining elements of conflict, personal disclosure, and competitive gameplay. While some coverage highlights tension and criticism between contestants, other parts emphasize factual reporting of events and statements. The sentiment reflects the dramatic nature of reality TV without overtly positive or negative bias toward either participant.

How 4 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
wionLock Upp 2 'She is bisexual': Shreya Kalra's revelation about Akanksha Chamola sparks buzz onlineCenterNeutral
ndtvi Lock Upp 2 i Contestant Shreya Kalra Makes Shocking Claim About Akanksha Chamola: "She Is Bisexual"CenterNeutral
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...'
  3. 3
    ndtv1 Jul, 06:58 am
    i Lock Upp 2 i Contestant Shreya Kalra Makes Shocking Claim About Akanksha Chamola: "She Is Bisexual"
  4. 4
    wion1 Jul, 10:04 am
    Lock Upp 2 'She is bisexual': Shreya Kalra's revelation about Akanksha Chamola sparks buzz online

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
4
Last analysed
1 Jul 2026
Key entities
Lock Upp (season 1)NetflixBisexualitySufismGaurav KhannaSocial mediaDivorceReality televisionBigg Boss (Malayalam season 2)Riteish DeshmukhFarah KhanBigg Boss