Before exiting Lock Upp 2, Akanksha Choudhary made an shocking revelation about an alleged casting couch experience from the early days of her modelling careerShe shared how financial struggles pushed her into a difficult situation but said she chose not to compromise her self-respect
Published: August 2, 2026, 12:43 PM IST
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Reality shows often become a platform for contestants to share stories they’ve never spoken about publicly, and that’s exactly what happened in the latest episode of Lock Upp 2Just before her journey on the show came to an end, Akanksha Choudhary opened up an alleged casting couch incident from her early modelling days. She alleged that she had once faced a casting couch situation early in her careerAccording to her, an influential individual linked to the beauty pageant industry allegedly asked for sexual favours in return for financial supportHer revelation has since sparked conversations online, with many praising her for speaking openly about an issue that continues to affect aspiring artists.
Lock Upp 2: What Akanksha Choudhary revealed about the alleged casting couch incident?
During the latest episode of Lock Upp 2, Akanksha Choudhary spoke about her struggling days as a model when she urgently needed around Rs 1-2 lakhShe said she approached a well-known person from the beauty pageant industry, hoping to receive professional guidance and financial support.
She revealed, “I was going to participate in a pageant and needed around Rs 1-2 lakhs to buy garments, pay for training fees, etcWe didn’t have that kind of money; my parents couldn’t afford itThere is one very influential personI don’t want to give full details because he is a huge nameI knew him for many years because he had come as a judge in our pageants beforeI reached out to him because he has financially helped a lot of people in pageants, so I asked him if he could do so for me for two monthsI offered to work off the debtI have done engineering and have good speaking skills, so I could do a job for himHe agreed instantly and invited me to his place.”
Akanksha alleged that the conversation took an unexpected and disturbing turnShe said, “Jab main gayi, woh aayeUnhone pehle mujhe hug karne ke liye approach kiya, lekin hug karne ke bajaye unhone mujhe push kiya… aur mujhe grab kar liya.” She further revealed, “Main tumhe itne paise de raha hoon, but in return you’ll have to have sex with meMatlab unhone pura aise timeline de di thi mujhe ki ek mahine mein tumhe 5-6 baar karna padega.”
Her emotional confession highlighted the difficult choices many newcomers can face while trying to build a career in the entertainment and modelling industriesThe revelation resonated with viewers and fellow contestants, adding another heartfelt moment to the reality show.
Akanksha Choudhary eliminated from Lock Upp 2
Shortly after sharing her story, Akanksha’s journey on Lock Upp 2 came to an endShe was eliminated from the competition alongside Pamela Serena after the latest round of evictions.
Akanksha had been one of the contestants who frequently found herself at the centre of discussions, whether because of her gameplay, friendships or emotional revelationsHer exit marks the end of an eventful stint in the reality show, with fans reacting to her elimination across social media.
Lock Upp Season 2 date
Lock Upp Season 2 is in its final week leading up to the grand finale on August 8, 2026, following recent high-stakes double evictions of Akanksha Choudhary and Pamala Serena.
