The much-anticipated reality show Lock-Upp, Ekta Kapoor’s first venture in the reality genre, began its streaming on ALT Balaji and MX Player.
Comedian Munawar Faruqui, model Poonam Pandey, wrestler Babita Phogat, actress Nisha Rawal and television sensation Karanvir Bohra, are a few of the contestants for the first season. Every teaser, poster and trailer of the show has been creating a buzz on social media as netizens waited for its launch.
The show faced several litigations, before premiere where it was challenged on allegations of plagiarism and a court issued a stay order on its streaming date. However, later the court vacated the order and allowed the show to stream as per the schedule. With 16 contesting entering Kangana’s jail, the show would be the most fearless reality program where they would have to contest for basic amenities. The actress introduced each inmate to the audience, and after being grilled by a special panel, they were taken off by the guards to the ‘lock up’