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Lock Upp 2 Winner Shreya Kalra and Host Farah Khan Respond to Bias Allegations

Analysed 15 Aug 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Lock Upp 2 Winner Shreya Kalra and Host Farah Khan Respond to Bias AllegationsPreviousNext

Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra responded to accusations of the show being biased, questioning why similar concerns were not raised during contestant re-entries or advantage shifts. She challenged critics by asking, "If not me, then who?" Host Farah Khan also addressed allegations of favoritism, explaining her emotional involvement and denying bias despite shared management ties with Shreya. Both emphasized fairness amid viewer criticism of the show's conduct and hosting.

Sentiment
51%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 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 (51/100). Lens Score 28/100.

Outlets measured: hindustantimes, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 15 Aug 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Neutral (51/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 14 Aug, 05:45 pm. Other outlets followed.

14 Aug, 05:45 pm2 sources · 14 h15 Aug, 07:46 am
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· editorial standards byOjas Kale
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'Main Nahi To Kaun?': After Host Farah Khan, Lock Upp 2 Winner Shreya Kalra Hits Back At 'Biased Show' Allegation- VIDEO
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    hindustantimes15 Aug, 07:46 am
    Lock Upp 2's Shreya Kalra hits back at trolls calling her undeserving winner of 'biased' show: 'If not me then who?'
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    Category
    Entertainment
    Sources analysed
    2
    Last analysed
    15 Aug 2026
    Key entities
    Lock Upp (season 1)Mic (media company)Farah KhanYouTubeTrollYogesh RawatHarshad ChopdaVlogShivangi JoshiReality televisionInternet celebrityScreenplay