'Lock Upp' former host Kangana Ranaut set to re-enter season 2 as 'Janta Ki Awaaz'
Mumbai, July 1
Just when the contestants thought they had found their rhythm, Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa is ready to throw in its first surprise.
Former host Kangana Ranaut will return to the reality show this weekend, but this time as 'Janta Ki Awaaz', ahead of the season's first termination.
Netflix announced that the 'Queen' will make a special appearance as 'Janta Ki Awaaz', a role that will bring the contestants closer to the audience during their journey in the show. Her entry comes as the inmates prepare to face the first termination of the season.
Sharing her thoughts on returning to the show, Kangana, in a statement, said, "This show has always been about owning your truth, no matter how uncomfortable it is. Joining Farah and Riteish as the jury or the Janta Ki Awaaz this weekend for Lock Upp: Sach ya Sazaa's very first termination, all I can say is every choice has a price!"
The second season of 'Lock Upp' began streaming on Netflix on June 27 and has already completed its first task. Hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh have also assigned tags to all 15 contestants, who are referred to as inmates.
This season features contestants including Sunita Ahuja, Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Akanksha Choudhary, Harshad Chopda, Yogesh Rawat, Riyaz Ali, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shreya Karla, Akanksha Chamola, Sreshta Iyer and Sufi Motiwala.
Set inside a controlled jail environment, the contestants are cut off from the outside world and face tasks, punishments, chargesheets and eliminations as they compete to stay in the game.
While the first season streamed on ALTBalaji and MX Player in 2022, the second season is currently streaming on Netflix, with new episodes releasing every Saturday to Wednesday at 8 pm.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this is the best news for Lock Upp season 2! Kangana as 'Janta Ki Awaaz' is going to bring the real heat. The contestants need someone who can call out their nonsense, and who better than the Queen herself? Can't wait to see her grill them! 🔥
I don't get the hype around Kangana anymore. She's been in too many controversies to be taken seriously as a 'voice of the people'. Lock Upp needs better content, not recycled drama from a former host. Maybe the show should focus on the actual contestants instead of gimmicks.
Yaar, Lock Upp Season 1 was so good because of Kangana's hosting! Now she's coming back as 'Janta Ki Awaaz' – that's brilliant. She knows exactly how to get under the skin of these contestants. Farah and Riteish are doing okay, but Kangana brings that extra spice. Bring it on! 💥
Not sure about this move. Kangana has a tendency to dominate every show she's on, and Lock Upp is supposed to be about the contestants' journey. Her entry as 'Janta Ki Awaaz' might overshadow everyone else. Plus, her recent statements have been quite polarizing. Let's see how this plays out, but I'm skeptical.
OMG! Kangana as Janta Ki Awaaz is going to be epic! She's fearless and doesn't care about being politically correct. The contestants better be ready for some brutal honesty. This is exactly the twist
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