Cinema VinesNetflix’s reality show Lock Upp Season 2 has once again turned the spotlight on contestant Shivangi Joshi, who was asked to reveal a personal secret during the latest episode. When prompted with the phrase “bread butter,” Joshi recounted a period in her childhood when her father’s transport business collapsed, leaving the family homeless and without food. She described how relatives brought them bread and butter as a last resort, and how the family struggled to light a stove because they had no money for fuel.
In her confession, Joshi also mentioned that her parents had to work tirelessly after the business failure, taking jobs at a canteen, stitching clothes and washing utensils to survive. She added that she is now the sole breadwinner for her family, a role she has embraced after witnessing the hardships her parents endured.
The confession sparked a wave of criticism online, with several users accusing Joshi of lying. They pointed to earlier interviews in which Joshi stated that her father had served in the army, not run a transport business. An X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Shivangi Joshi really should’ve remembered what she has said in interviews! Her father was in the army… not a businessman!”
Joshi’s team responded to the allegations by clarifying that her father’s career did indeed involve both military service and later business ventures. They explained that he served in the army, took voluntary retirement, and then entered the transport business, stating, “Both true. That’s not a lie. That’s just a life you only knew half of.” The team also defended Joshi’s claim of living on the streets, noting that many Indian families own large homes in their hometowns but may not be able to maintain them after moving to cities like Mumbai.
Despite the backlash, Joshi’s team emphasized that a “secret” is simply something not previously disclosed. They argued that sharing new details later does not make the information false, but rather adds depth to the story. The team concluded that the allegations were unfounded and urged viewers to consider the full context of Joshi’s life before judging her statements.
