Cinema VinesAanchal Khurana, the television actress best known for her role in HT on Google Television, has stepped into the spotlight once again, this time to address a controversy that has been swirling around the second season of the reality show Lock Upp. The drama began when Harshad Chopda relinquished his spot in the finale to help Shivangi Joshi secure a place, a move that earned him praise from many viewers. However, Khurana has taken issue with Joshi’s off‑screen behavior, claiming that the actress’s public persona is far from her real personality.
In a recent Instagram post that went viral, Khurana recounted an incident from several years ago involving a former co‑star’s private boyfriend. According to Khurana, Shivangi sent a lengthy text message demanding that she and her friend stay away from the boyfriend and accusing Khurana of flirting with him. Khurana defended herself, stating that the boyfriend was not faithful and that she was not interested in either of them. She added that she felt compelled to speak out after facing backlash from Shivangi’s fans, who she said had harassed her for sharing the story.
While Khurana praised Harshad Chopda for his “genuinely sweet” nature and described him as “naive and innocent,” she was far less kind toward Shivangi Joshi. She accused the actress of “just acting” in front of her audience, suggesting that the mask she wears on the show does not reflect her true self. Khurana also dismissed critics who accused her of making the story public only to gain attention or secure a spot on another reality show, insisting that she was simply telling the truth.
The controversy has also drawn speculation about the identity of Shivangi’s boyfriend. While Khurana never named him, many online commenters have identified the man as Kushal Tandon, whom Shivangi worked with on the television series Barsatein Mausam Pyaar Ka. One comment read, “Aanchal Khurana completely exposed Shivangi! Apparently Kushal flirted with Aanchal too but Shivangi sent a threatening text warning her to stay away from him!!” Another user questioned why the girlfriend would “give in to his flirting,” adding that it was unclear why Khurana should be blamed for the situation.
Regardless of the speculations, Khurana’s revelations have added another layer to the already heated discussion surrounding Lock Upp. With fans divided over the authenticity of the contestants’ on‑screen behavior, the drama serves as a reminder that reality television often blurs the line between performance and reality. As the show continues, viewers will be watching closely to see whether the allegations against Shivangi Joshi will affect her standing in the competition or her future career.
