Omung Kumar Reveals 'Modern Jail' Set Design for Netflix's Lock Upp

"It's a modern type of jail": Omung Kumar on creating set for Netflix's reality show 'Lock Upp'

Mumbai, June 20

Speaking to ANI, Omung gave a sneak peek into the sets of the show, describing it as a modern jail.

"Basically, everyone is scared of jails, and they should be, but this is a modern type of jail. Obviously, it's in an undisclosed area, and you can't tell where it is on the map," he shared.

"When different contestants come here, we design the jail and lock-up according to their personalities. It is a modern-style setup. We have also included certain elements that give it the feel of a real lock-up, like grey stone textures, exposed steel, and a grunge look. The idea is to create a specific atmosphere. The cells are small, and that is intentional. It makes contestants feel confined, as if they are stuck. Since the theme is truth or punishment, everything is designed to build that feeling," Omung added.

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'Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa,' a new captive reality series will be hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan.

The trailer for the show was unveiled recently, and it offered viewers a glimpse into the format and the dynamic between the contestants and the two hosts, who will take on the role of "Jailers".

According to the makers, contestants, referred to as "inmates", will be required to navigate changing alliances, difficult decisions and personal revelations while competing to stay in the game.

The show will feature 14 celebrities living together in a confined environment, cut off from the outside world while facing a series of challenges, punishments and eliminations over six weeks.The show will place contestants under constant scrutiny as they face daily tasks, status-based hierarchies, chargesheets and punishments.

The makers claim that the format is designed to test both resilience and survival instincts, with the pressure expected to reveal new sides of the contestants over time.

As per a press release, Riteish Deshmukh said the series reflects the fast-paced world people live in today, where perception and public opinion often play a significant role.

He noted that every contestant would enter the show with a strategy, but circumstances inside the house could quickly change the course of the game. Farah Khan described the format as an environment with "no filters" and "no retakes", where contestants would have to deal with real pressure while being watched by audiences.

"Across my career, I've seen a lot, but Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa is a different beast. No filters, no retakes, just famous people attempting to reveal their true selves, under real pressure. That's where the asli entertainment begins."

"Riteish and I have very different styles, which makes this chaos even more fun. If you think you've seen drama before, think again," she added.

'Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa,' a collaboration between Netflix and Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, will premiere on June 27 and stream from Saturday to Wednesday at 8 p.m.

— ANI