Lock Upp: Kangana Ranaut Kicks Off Reality Show with 16 Controversial Contestants

Ekta Kapoor and Kangana Ranaut have come together to make a new digital-only reality show, called Lock Upp, which will begins streaming on ALT Balaji and MX Player tonight. The show has been making headlines in the past few days for its choice of controversial contestants including comedian Munawar Faruqui, model Poonam Pandey, wrestler Babita Phogat, actress Nisha Rawal and television sensation Karanvir Bohra. Every teaser, poster and trailer of the show has been creating buzz on social media as netizens waited for its launch.

The show hit a roadblock just before its premiere recently when it was challenged on allegations of plagiarism and a court issued a stay order on its streaming date. However, the honorable court later vacated the order and allowed the show to stream as planned.

With 16 controversial contestants entering Kangana Ranaut’s jail and contesting for basic amenities, Lock Upp promises to be the most fearless reality show in the country. Tonight’s special episode had some contestants being grilled by a special panel under the watchful eyes of the feisty host, Kangana. 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’.