Shilpa Shinde reflected on an emotional moment from Lock Upp Season 2, revealing why she remembered Salman Khan while speaking about her equation with Shivangi Joshi.
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Shilpa Shinde opens up on Lock Upp 2 fallout with Shivangi Joshi (PC: Twitter)
Reality shows are known for intense emotions, strong opinions and unexpected conflictsLock Upp Season 2 was no different, with several contestants grabbing attention because of their arguments inside the houseAmong the most discussed rivalries was the ongoing clash between television actors Shilpa Shinde and Shivangi JoshiEven after the show ended, the disagreements have continued to make headlinesShilpa has now opened up about her experience, saying there were several moments viewers never got to see and revealing why she missed superstar Salman Khan during her time on the reality show.
Shilpa Shinde recalls missing Salman Khan during Lock Upp Season 2
Speaking to the media after the show, Shilpa Shinde became emotional while discussing her journey on Lock Upp Season 2The actor claimed that several incidents from inside the house were never shown to viewers and said she particularly remembered Salman Khan because of how he handled similar situations while hosting Bigg Boss.
Sharing her experience, Shilpa said, “Very frankly, a lot of things were not telecastThe way I was spoken to, especially Shivangi Joshi’s age-shaming and work-shaming, was very insultingThat reminded me of how Salman ji used to take a stand on such issuesI missed that here.” Her statement has since sparked fresh conversations among fans of both reality shows.
Shilpa questions the hosts’ reaction
Shilpa also shared that although she felt Farah Khan treated her fairly as a contestant and did not show any favouritism, she was disappointed with how Shivangi Joshi’s behaviour was perceived during the show.
Explaining her point, Shilpa said, “After that, when you say that you are playing the game really well, you are also sending a message to today’s youth that speaking disrespectfully and responding in this manner means you are playing a good gameI didn’t like that, and I genuinely missed Salman sir because there is no one like him.”
What led to the Shilpa Shinde and Shivangi Joshi rivalry?
Throughout Lock Upp Season 2, Shilpa Shinde and Shivangi Joshi frequently found themselves involved in heated argumentsShivangi often questioned Shilpa’s career and suggested that her personality had affected her work opportunities.
In response, Shilpa accused Shivangi of presenting a fake personality inside the house and alleged that she was using her equation with Harshad Chopda to strengthen her gameTheir rivalry escalated further after another argument in which personal allegations were exchanged, making them one of the season’s most talked-about contestants.
Shilpa’s reality show experience
Unlike Shivangi Joshi, who entered a reality show format for the first time, Shilpa Shinde had previous experience after participating in and winning Bigg Boss 11Because of that experience, many viewers expected her to handle the competitive environment with confidence.
Despite facing several challenges inside the house, Shilpa remained one of the strongest contestants and often became the centre of discussions because of her outspoken personality.
Who won Lock Upp Season 2?
Lock Upp Season 2 concluded on August 5 with content creator Shreya Kalra emerging as the winnerShe defeated Shivangi Joshi in the grand finale to lift the trophyShilpa Shinde was seen breaking down emotionally after Shreya’s victory, as the two had developed a close friendship during the competitionShivangi Joshi and ex-Roadies and Splitsvilla contestant Yogesh Rawat finished the season as the runners-up.
