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2 clusters · 6 sources · 19 days · First seen 24 days ago · Last updated 5 days ago

Categories: CULTURE

Shivangi Joshi on Lock Upp 2

Entities: Shivangi Joshi · Harshad Chopda · Lock Upp 2 · Riteish Deshmukh · Farah Khan

Overview

In July 2026, Indian actress Shivangi Joshi appeared on the reality series Lock Upp 2. Early in the month rumors linked her to a possible breakup with fellow contestant Kushal Tandon. By July 29, Joshi returned to the show with actor Harshad Chopda and both used the platform to disclose personal experiences of childhood sexual abuse.

Joshi detailed molestation by a trusted family relative she called “Mama Ji,” describing forced kisses on her forehead, cheeks and lips, followed by an incident where she was forced onto the floor. She said her father intervened, physically assaulted the abuser and expelled him from the home. Joshi also noted that her family faced financial hardship after her father’s business suffered losses, receiving little support from other relatives.

Chopda recounted a separate assault at age nine‑ten by a respected adult who rub‑rubbed him while he was fully clothed, urging parents never to leave children alone with anyone deemed “trusted.”

The revelations, aired on Lock Upp 2 hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, shifted the programme’s tone from entertainment to a forum for raising awareness about child sexual abuse in India and sparked calls for stronger child‑protection measures.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] The disclosures were made on the reality TV show Lock Upp 2 on July 29, 2026. (all)
[● 3 SOURCES] Shivangi Joshi disclosed she was molested by her uncle, referred to as 'Mama Ji', during her childhood. (all)
[● 3 SOURCES] Joshi said the uncle attempted to kiss her on the lips after first kissing her forehead and cheeks. (all)
[● 3 SOURCES] Joshi's parents intervened; her father beat the uncle and expelled him from the house. (all)
[● 3 SOURCES] Joshi's family faced financial hardship after her father's business losses, but relatives provided basic support. (all)
[● 2 SOURCES] Harshad Chopda disclosed he was sexually assaulted by a trusted adult at age 9‑10, involving rubbing while clothed. (all)
[● 2 SOURCES] Chopda urged parents not to leave children alone with trusted individuals, regardless of reputation. (all)
[● 2 SOURCES] Lock Upp 2 is hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh. (all)

Timeline

5 days ago

[CULTURE] 6 sources
Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda Disclose Childhood Abuse on Lock Upp 2
Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda disclosed childhood sexual abuse on Lock Upp 2, describing assaults by a family uncle and a trusted adult, while urging parents to protect children.
24 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon's Alleged Breakup Discussed on Lock Up 2
Shreya Kalra claimed Kushal Tandon messaged her while dating Shivangi Joshi, showing the chat to Joshi who cried; both actors deny the rumored breakup on Lock Up 2.

Sources

assamtribune.com · enavabharat.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · socialnews.xyz · tv9hindi.com · yespunjab.com

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