The time has finally come when the audience will get to know whether Lock Upp is different from Bhaijaan’s show or not. On Sunday, Kangana Ranaut saw her OTT debut with the release of Ekta Kapoor’s Lock Upp. The show will feature 16 controversial celebrities locked in jail for months without the amenities that we normally take for granted. After such a long wait and hype, the names of the ‘controversial celebrities’ are finally out. Here we bring you a list of the confirmed contestants of Kangana Ranaut’s Lock Upp.
1. Nisha Rawal: Indian Tv actress, Nisha Rawal, who shot to fame with serials like Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki and Shaadi Mubarak is also part of the show. Last year, Nisha made headlines for her feud with her husband Karan Mehra that led to their divorce.
2. Munawar Faruqui: One of the most skilled stand-up comedians of the nation, Munawar Faruqui was the third confirmed contestant of the show. Last year, he was arrested by Indore police after him of hurting religious sentiments in one of his stand-up shows.
3. Sunil Pal: Sunil Pal is one of the most renowned comedians of the industry. Sunil has featured in a number of Tv shows and movies. The comedian is paired up with Munawar Faruqui.
4. Poonam Panday: Poonam Panday is popular name in the industry of modeling and internet world. She made her Bollywood debut with 2013’s Nasha. Her name has undoubtedly added more glitz and glamour to this fearless captive reality series, taking the hotness level a notch higher.
5. Babita Phogat: The popular wrestler of India, Babita Phogat, who won silver medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, 2010 Commonwealth Games, and a bronze medal at the 2012 World Wrestling Championships is all set to enter the show.
6. Karanvir Bohra: if you are an Indian Tv industry fan, Karanvir Bora is not a stranger for you. The actor made a name for himself by his performance in shows including Khatron Ke Khiladi 5, Naagin 2, Kasauti Zindagi Kay.
7. Saisha Shinde: Designer Saisha Shinde came out as a transwoman early in 2021. She was previously Swapnil Shinde. Over the past year, she has often opened up in various social media posts as well as interviews, about her struggles. Saisha was paired with Chakrapani.
8. Chakrapani: Known as Chakrapani Mahraj, he was in news for his ‘gomutra party’ during the initial days of the coronavirus pandemic.
9. Sara Khan: Sara Khan is no stranger to the Indian TV and Bollywood industry. She earlier participated in Bigg Boss 4 and married Ali Merchant on the show. However the marriage didn’t last long and they filed divorce after few years.
10. Payal Rohatogi: Former Bigg Boss contestant Payal Rohatgi has worked in a few films and TV shows. She has often been in news for her controversial statements.
