Lock Upp 2 Contestants: The contestant lineup for Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa continues to generate excitement as reality television personalities Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Choudhary have officially been confirmed as contestants for the upcoming season. Netflix unveiled the duo through a newly released promotional video featuring Munawar Faruqui, winner of the first season of Lock Upp.
Lock Upp 2 Contestants
Speaking about joining the show, Akanksha Choudhary hinted that viewers will finally hear her side of the story regarding the controversies that followed her after Splitsvilla.
“I feel there are many things my fans still want answers to, and Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa will give me the space to finally share my side,” she said, adding that collaborating with Netflix has been one of her aspirations.
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Yogesh Rawat’s Take
Yogesh Rawat also shared his excitement about entering the controversial reality show. He promised audiences that they will witness his authentic personality throughout the competition.
“The raw and real Yogesh that people connected with is exactly what they’re going to see inside Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa,” he said in an official statement.
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Why Their Reunion Is Creating Buzz?
Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Choudhary came out as one of the most talked about pairs in Splitsvilla, where their bond became the centre of a bunch of emotional and also controversial moments. The entry of Yogesh’s ex girlfriend on the show and all the confrontations that followed basically took over social media feeds.
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Adding to the whole hype, Season 1 winner Munawar Faruqui shows up specially in the latest promo video. In the teaser, he kind of “breaks into” the new Lock Upp facility, going around checking the inmate cells, the common areas, and the jailers’ quarters as well before introducing the two new contestants.
Lock Upp 2 Release Date And Hosts
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa will premiere on June 27, 2026, exclusively on Netflix. Unlike the previous season, the new edition will be fronted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, who will oversee the contestants inside the reality prison. The show will stream from Saturday to Wednesday at 8 PM IST.
Several other celebrities, including Ram Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, and Pamala Serena, have also been confirmed as contestants, promising a mix of television stars and reality personalities inside the high-pressure competition.
