Ekta Kapoor explains Kangana Ranaut's absence from 'Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa'
Mumbai, June 23
TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor has talked about Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut's absence from the new edition of 'Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa' and said that the upcoming season 2 of the reality show's format and vision have undergone a major transformation.
Ekta, who is the producer of the show, revealed the reason behind Kangana's absence at the launch event here.
Ekta said: "The format changed so much, the whole vision of the show changed and the demographic, the kind of jailor-judge format we had, we had changed the full dimension of the show."
"So nothing of the original show has been kept, neither the jailor, nor the host. And so keeping anything from the old would not keep the fresh presentation from the brand new.
So I am not sure how to answer," she concluded.
The first edition of the show was hosted by Kangana in 2022. Karan Kundrra was introduced as Jailor for the entire season. Munawar Faruqui was named as the winner.
The first edition of the show followed contestants, who were accused in the outside world and fought it out in jail to earn every basic necessity and win the heart of the host and audience by performing tasks and showcasing their personalities.
The second installment will have fourteen inmates, two jailers, and one lock-up for 6 weeks. As per the rules, inmates must complete tasks to earn in-game currency required for even the basic necessities such as food, supplies, and privileges.
Actors Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, and fiery Desi Bling breakout star Pamala Serena were unveiled as the newest inmates of 'Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa'.
Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan will take charge as the Jailers of the show. It will stream on Netflix.
Ektaa had earlier described the show as not just another "reality show". The TV Czarina called it a "social experiment packed with entertainment, drama, and surprises at every turn."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I think Ekta should have been more transparent from the start instead of letting people speculate. The first season was a hit because of Kangana's no-nonsense attitude and the unique jail concept. Now they're changing everything? Hope it doesn't become just another generic reality show.
Interesting move by Ekta to drop Kangana and revamp the show. But is there more to this story? Kangana has been quite vocal about nepotism and the industry - maybe there's some behind-the-scenes drama we don't know about. Regardless, I'm curious to see the new format on Netflix. International audience might give it more reach.
Why fix something that wasn't broken? The first season was refreshing and different. Yes, it had its issues, but the core concept worked. Now they're changing it to a point where it sounds like every other reality show out there. Plus, Kangana brought that 'no filter' energy that made the show stand out.
Smart business move by Ekta Kapoor. She knows the audience has evolved and wants fresh content. Moving to Netflix is a big step - it opens up the show to a global audience who haven't seen the first season. Riteish and Farah are popular names who'll bring their own style. Let's give the new format a chance before judging! 🙌
I appreciate Ekta being honest about the changes, but her answer felt a bit evasive. If the format has changed so much, why keep the same name? It seems like they want to cash in
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