Vinny Dhoopar walks 5.5 hours to Siddhivinayak, says it wasn't for husband Dheeraj Dhoopar's win
Mumbai, July 25
Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar's wife, Vinny Arora, has revealed that her recent 5.5-hour walk to revered Siddhivinayak Temple was not a prayer for her husband's victory in "Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa."
Vinny, who was seen making an appearance in the Netflix show, shared a string of pictures and videos from her walk to the temple, which was about 35,000 steps. The actress also shared a picture of a blister she got after walking for 5.5 hours.
Vinny wrote: "I wasn't planning to share this . Last week, it was just a quiet journey from my home to Siddhivinayak Temple - 5.5 hrs , almost 35,000 steps & countless moments of gratitude."
She said that a trophy doesn't define her husband.
"And before anyone assumes this was for Dheeraj to win the show .. it wasn't. Ofcourse I want the best for him , but a trophy can't define him. He's already a winner for many."
Vinny clarified that the walk was her way to say thank you to God.
"This walk wasn't about asking for anything, it was my way of saying thank you . The only prayer I have is that Bappa keeps blessing us , protecting us & guiding us always . Sometimes faith isn't about wishes . It's about expressing gratitude #ganpatibappamorya."
The Netflix show currently has popular names such as Akanksha Chaudhary, Sunita Ahuja, Ram Kapoor, Shreya Kalra, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopra, Sufi Motiwala, Dheeraj Dhoopar, and Varun Yadav aka Laila.
Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh host the show. The first edition of "Lock Upp" was hosted by Kangana in 2022. Karan Kundrra was introduced as Jailor for the entire season. Munawar Faruqui was named as the winner.
The second installment will have 14 inmates, 2 jailers, and 1 lock-up for 6 weeks. As per the rules, inmates must complete tasks to earn in-game currency required for even the necessities such as food, supplies, and privileges.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm conflicted. On one hand, walking 5.5 hours to Siddhivinayak shows immense devotion. On the other, why share the blister and walk details if it was supposed to be a "quiet journey"? Feels a bit like PR for the show. Still, I respect her piety.
Vinny is setting a great example. Walking 35,000 steps barefoot or in uncomfortable footwear shows real dedication. I hope more people understand that visits to temples should be about gratitude, not just asking for things. Jai Ganesh! 🙏
I remember walking to Siddhivinayak with my mother every month before exams – it's not easy! 5.5 hours is next level commitment. Vinny seems like a grounded person. Dheeraj is lucky to have such a supportive wife who focuses on gratitude rather than just winning.
As someone not deeply familiar with these rituals, I find this fascinating. The physical endurance required for such a walk is impressive, regardless of the purpose. It's refreshing to see someone use a pilgrimage for genuine spiritual reasons rather than as a publicity stunt.
The way Vinny handled the assumptions about her walk is classy. But let's be real – if she didn't want people to think it was for Dheeraj's win, maybe she shouldn't have shared it during the show's run. Timing matters. Still, her devotion is genuine.
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