Netflix's reality show Lock Upp 2 has thrown up another jolting turn, this time centred on a deeply personal account from a contestant who recently walked out of the house. Akanksha Chaudhary, evicted from the show in the last few days, used her exit period to open up about a disturbing experience from her past. She recalled that while preparing for a beauty pageant and needing close to 1 lakh rupees for the process, an older man offered to help her financially, only to attach a condition that left her stunned, he allegedly asked for a physical relationship in return for the money. The revelation has now drawn a reaction from former Bigg Boss 11 contestant Bandgi Kalra, who says she knows exactly who Akanksha was talking about, and that the man's girlfriend lives in the same building as her in Mumbai.
What Bandgi Kalra claimed
Soon after Akanksha Chaudhary's revelation went public, Bandgi Kalra shared a post on social media backing the claims. She wrote, "I know who Akanksha Chaudhary was talking about." Kalra went on to express frustration that nobody speaks openly about this man, adding that his girlfriend stays in her own building in Mumbai and that the whole situation is deeply upsetting for her. The post quickly drew attention, with several users flooding the comments asking Kalra to name the man. As of now, she has not revealed his identity publicly.
Fans rally behind Akanksha
Akanksha Chaudhary's account triggered a wave of support online. One user pointed out that women often stay silent about such misconduct because they know they will be the ones questioned and criticised instead of the perpetrator. Another user wrote that it is disheartening how people who exploit a woman's helplessness get away without consequence. A third user cut straight to the point, saying the real problem is that nobody is willing to name the man, and that the guilty party's identity needs to come out for justice to be served.
The casting couch account and Akanksha's exit from the show
Akanksha Chaudhary was evicted from Lock Upp 2 recently, alongside Pamela Serena, who was also eliminated in the same round. It was during this eviction period that Akanksha first spoke about the alleged casting couch incident. She explained that she needed roughly 1 to 2 lakh rupees to cover pageant costs, including outfits, training and other fees, an amount her family simply could not afford. Looking for financial help, she reached out to a man from the industry whom she had known for years. Instead of offering support without conditions, he allegedly told her that any help would come with the expectation of a physical relationship in return. Her account has reignited conversation around casting couch practices within reality television and the broader entertainment industry.
With Bandgi Kalra's statement now adding another layer to the story, attention has shifted to whether she will eventually reveal the man's identity. Until then, the issue continues to trend heavily across social media platforms.
