Harshad Chopda's big sacrifice: 'Bepannah' actor quits 'Lock Upp Season 2' to make Shivangi Joshi first finalist
Mumbai, August 3
The race to the 'Lock Upp Season 2' finale has taken a shocking turn, with the latest episode leaving both contestants and viewers stunned.
Just a day after becoming the show's first finalist in the "Dawat-e-Jung" task, Harshad Chopda made a surprising decision. The actor chose to withdraw himself from the game to save his close friend Shivangi Joshi.
The previous episode had ended on a cliffhanger after Shreya Kalra won an advantage in a task, leaving everyone wondering whether she would use it to eliminate Shivangi.
In the latest episode, Shreya used her advantage and chose to terminate Shivangi. However, things changed when Jailer Riteish Deshmukh gave Harshad a choice. He could either accept Shivangi's elimination or terminate himself and make her the first finalist instead.
Without taking much time, Harshad decided to sacrifice his own place in the competition. His decision saved Shivangi, who officially became the first finalist of Lock Upp Season 2.
This comes just days after Harshad and Shivangi's finalist task had already sparked a debate on social media. The two actors, who had remained close friends throughout the season, faced backlash from a section of viewers after the recent "Dawat-e-Jung," task with some accusing them of "emotional manipulation."
With only a few days left before the grand finale, Shivangi Joshi has secured her place as the first finalist, while Harshad's unexpected sacrifice has become one of the biggest talking points of the season.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this seems bit drama for TRP. Reality shows ke finales mein aise twists milte rehte hain. But yes, agar friendship sachchi hai toh respect. Bas dekhte hain finale mein kya hota hai.
Harshad and Shivangi ki friendship is goals! Sacrifice kar dena apna spot for a friend, that's pure love. Bollywood ke fake friendships ke comparison mein yeh kuch real sa lag raha hai. 🥺 Also, Shivangi deserved that finale spot, she played well.
Main samajh nahi pa raha hoon log ise itna kyun celebrate kar rahe hain. Yeh toh just a game show hai. Itni emotional value nahi honi chahiye ek television show mein. But anyway, Harshad's decision was mature and calm, that is good to see.
Harshad Chopda has always been a gentleman. This sacrifice just proves it again. Aur wo log jo unhe emotional manipulation ka bol rahe the, unko sharm aani chahiye. Kuch log sirf negative bolne ke liye beth jaate hain. #RespectHarshad
Isse achha game plan toh maine aaj tak nahi dekha. Ek taraf Shreya ne advantage use karke elimination kiya, aur doosri taraf Harshad ne apni position sacrifice karke Shivangi ko direct finale mein pahuncha diya. Yeh twist was absolutely unexpected. Only in Lock Upp! 🔥
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