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Lock Upp Season 2 Announced, Coming Soon to Netflix India

The makers of the controversial reality show 'Lock Upp' have announced a new season, which will stream on Netflix India. The show, produced by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms, features celebrities confined in a prison-like setting based on public opinion. The host for the new season has not been announced, though Kangana Ranaut hosted the first season. The first season's winner was stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who beat finalist Payal Rohatgi.

Key Points: Lock Upp New Season Coming to Netflix India

  • New season announced for Netflix
  • First season was on MX Player
  • Host for new season not yet revealed
  • Format involves celebrities in a prison setting
  • Season 1 winner was Munawar Faruqui
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Lock upp new season to be out on Netflix

Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp gets a new season on Netflix. Munawar Faruqui won Season 1. Details on the format and host announcement.

"A captive reality format that's made in India, and streamed by the world! - Netflix Press Note"

Mumbai, February 3

The makers of the reality show 'Lock Upp' on Tuesday announced a new season of the show at the Netflix India slate event in Mumbai.

Following the success of the first season hosted by actor and politician Kangana Ranaut, Ekta Kapoor's reality show is now set for a new season, this time on Netflix.

"A captive reality format that's made in India, and streamed by the world! India's most newsworthy personalities are locked away in a new-age prison, all because they have been condemned in the court of public opinion. Will they own their story and fight for their redemption? Or will they be cancelled forever?" read the logline of the new season, as quoted in a press note by Netflix.

The first season was streamed on Amazon MX Player.

The new season has found its streaming destination with Netflix. The streaming giant shared the official poster of the show on its Instagram handle today. While sharing the poster, they wrote, "Get ready to lock in, Netflix is getting a reality check. Watch Lock Upp, coming soon, only on Netflix!"

The makers of Lock Upp said in a statement, "Balaji Telefilms' Lock Upp is a bold, distinctive reality format designed to provoke and entertain while fully embracing the thrill of the unexpected. Fueled by public opinion, spectacle, and the unfiltered unpredictability of headline-making personalities, the show delivers high-energy entertainment with undeniable heat. Our creative collaboration with Netflix marks an exciting milestone as we launch our first reality series together," as quoted by Netflix press note.

The host of the new season has yet to be announced.

The stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was crowned the winner of the first season of 'Lock Upp'. Munawar lifted the winner's trophy, beating contestant Payal Rohatgi in the final race. He was declared the winner after receiving more than 18 lakh votes.

Apart from the trophy, Munawar also won Rs 20 lakh, a car and an all-expenses-paid trip to Italy. The show pitted 20 contestants against each other in a jail-like setting.

Celebrities like Poonam Pandey, Kaaranvir Bohra, Ali Merchant, Zeeshan Khan, Mandana Karimi, Nisha Rawal, Sara Khan, Vinit Kakar, Babita Phogat, Swami Chakrapani, Tehseen Poonawalla, Siddhartha Sharma, Prince Narula, and Chetan Hansraj were also a part of the controversial show.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Not a fan of this "cancel culture" as entertainment format. It feels a bit mean-spirited, using public shaming for TRPs. There are better reality shows out there.
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Rohit P
Munawar's win was iconic! 🏆 Hope the new season has contestants with real personality, not just faded celebrities looking for a comeback. The jail setting was quite creative.
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Sarah B
Interesting move from MX Player to Netflix. Shows how the Indian OTT market is evolving. Balaji and Netflix together could be a powerful combo for reality TV.
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Vikram M
The concept is very "Indian" in its love for drama and controversy. 😂 My whole family used to watch the first season and debate the contestants. Perfect for Netflix's global audience to see our unique brand of chaos.
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Nikhil C
Respectfully, I hope they tone down the negativity. The first season sometimes felt like it encouraged bullying for entertainment. A redemption arc is a good theme if handled sensitively.

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