Farah Khan slammed for suggesting Shivangi Joshi shared childhood abuse secret on Lock Upp for sympathy: 'Pathetic' The internet criticised Farah Khan for comparing Shivangi Joshi's personal revelations on Lock Upp Season 2 to a sympathy ploy. Published on: Aug 25, 2026
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Farah Khan slammed for hinting Shivangi shared abuse secret for sympathy
Farah Khan slammed for suggesting Shivangi Joshi shared childhood abuse secret on Lock Upp for sympathy: 'Pathetic'
Farah Khan slammed for suggesting Shivangi Joshi shared childhood abuse secret on Lock Upp for sympathy: 'Pathetic'
The internet criticised Farah Khan for comparing Shivangi Joshi's personal revelations on Lock Upp Season 2 to a sympathy ploy.
Published on: Aug 25, 2026, 14:25:39 IST'Shivangi realised she has to share a big secret'
During the discussion, Farah said that the secrets shared by Ram Kapoor, Harshad Chopda and Shreya Kalra about facing child abuse were particularly emotional and heavy. She suggested that, after seeing other contestants open up about their traumatic experiences, Shivangi Joshi perhaps also decided to share her own story to seek sympathy from the audience. While speaking to Farah, Chamola shared that she believed Lock Upp was about owning one's truth, something she felt many contestants did not do, except Ram Kapoor and Harshad Chopda. Farah added, "Shreya's truth also...I think Shivangi realized that bread and butter will not take her far and that she has to share a big secret. Deep secrets were coming out and then she actually opened up." Farah was referring to the first secret Shivangi shared on the show, which was about her family going through a financial crisis and not having enough money for basic necessities such as bread and butter. Shivangi revealed that she helped her family get through that difficult phase. Later on the show, Shivangi was also motivated to share her story of facing child abuse, after Ram Kapoor, Harshad Chopda and Shreya Kalra opened up about their own experiences of abuse during childhood.Internet reacts
Fans were not happy with Farah equating Shivangi's decision to share her personal secret on the show with an attempt to gain sympathy from the audience. A comment read, "This is the worst part about being in a reality show. People flip as soon as they get to know who's hated who's not. Pathetic. Also, being a host Farah should have basic decency, this was not called for. She shared her worst experience and this is what they have to say." Another user also slammed Farah and wrote, "Farah preaching neutrality while repeatedly belittling Shivangi, and Chamola preaching sympathy after broadcasting her personal life—hypocrisy at its finest. Don’t weaponize vulnerability then cosplay as its moral authority. Have some shame 🤡." One more comment read, "Everyone's secret was about to get as much sympathy as they can..🤷🏻♀️" Another comment read, "Farah khan is justifying her biasedness."About Lock Upp 2
Lock Upp Season 2, which saw Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh as hosts, featured several television and entertainment personalities competing for the title. The season saw Shreya Kalra emerge as the winner. Other contestants included Shivangi Joshi, Akanksha Chamola, Ram Kapoor, Harshad Chopda and Yogen Rawat, among others. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vibha Maru Vibha Maru is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Entertainment, based in Delhi. With a decade of experience across digital and print media, she covers Bollywood, Hollywood and web shows. A self-confessed cinephile who breathes Hindi cinema, Vibha can often be found sacrificing sleep after binge-watching films and web series. Though she holds a Commerce degree, she discovered her true calling in journalism after enrolling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). She began her career covering Delhi's cultural scene, food, nightlife, concerts, and city life at The Times of India, before moving into full-time entertainment journalism with India Today. At India Today, Vibha interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and television while carving a niche for herself through film reviews, opinion pieces, nostalgic features, celebrity interviews, and trend-driven stories. She later brought her storytelling and editorial expertise to The Indian Express, where she continued to deepen her understanding of cinema through long-form entertainment explainers, retrospectives and feature writing. Now, as Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times Entertainment, Vibha continues to chronicle the world of movies and pop culture. Her work spans breaking entertainment news, exclusive interviews, celebrity features, and stories that capture the conversations shaping Indian cinema. Read More Ram Kapoor Shivangi Joshi Farah Khan Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.Get more updates from Bollywood, Taylor Swift, Hollywood, Music and Web Series along with Latest Entertainment News at Hindustan Times. Home / Entertainment / Bollywood / Farah Khan Slammed For Suggesting Shivangi Joshi Shared Childhood Abuse Secret On Lock Upp For Sympathy: 'Pathetic' See Less
Farah Khan visited Lock Upp Season 2 ex-contestant Akanksha Chamola's home in her latest vlog. During their interaction, they discussed some of the deeply personal secrets that contestants shared on the reality show.
While speaking to Farah, Chamola shared that she believed Lock Upp was about owning one's truth, something she felt many contestants did not do, except Ram Kapoor and Harshad Chopda. Farah added, "Shreya's truth also...I think Shivangi realized that bread and butter will not take her far and that she has to share a big secret. Deep secrets were coming out and then she actually opened up."
Farah was referring to the first secret Shivangi shared on the show, which was about her family going through a financial crisis and not having enough money for basic necessities such as bread and butter. Shivangi revealed that she helped her family get through that difficult phase.
Later on the show, Shivangi was also motivated to share her story of facing child abuse, after Ram Kapoor, Harshad Chopda and Shreya Kalra opened up about their own experiences of abuse during childhood.
Another user also slammed Farah and wrote, "Farah preaching neutrality while repeatedly belittling Shivangi, and Chamola preaching sympathy after broadcasting her personal life—hypocrisy at its finest. Don’t weaponize vulnerability then cosplay as its moral authority. Have some shame 🤡."
One more comment read, "Everyone's secret was about to get as much sympathy as they can..🤷🏻♀️" Another comment read, "Farah khan is justifying her biasedness."
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