Winning Lock Upp Season 2 may have brought Shreya Kalra the trophy, but the controversies surrounding her journey are refusing to die down. In her first interview after lifting the winner's trophy, Shreya addressed almost every major issue that dominated the season—from exposing Akanksha Chamola's secret and her current equation with Shivangi to her explosive comments about Ram Kapoor's gameplay inside the house. Without mincing words, the reality star admitted where she went wrong, defended her intentions, and even accused fellow contestants of falling into a "herd mentality."
One of the biggest controversies of the season revolved around Akanksha Chamola's secret being revealed on national television. The incident triggered massive backlash against Shreya, and many viewers questioned whether she had crossed the line. Looking back, the Lock Upp Season 2 winner admitted that revealing the secret was a mistake, but maintained that it happened in the heat of the game. "If she had any secret there, I would have revealed it because the rule of the game was to protect your secrets. These were your lifelines, and people could use them against you. The mistake was that I found out about the sexuality issue and, in a moment of immaturity, I thought, 'She nominated me, fine, I'll mess up her game too.' I did that, which was very wrong; I shouldn't have done it," she confessed. Shreya added that she repeatedly apologized to Akanksha inside the house and even tried to protect her later in the game, but things never truly improved between them.
Speaking about where things stand today, Shreya revealed that despite all her efforts, Akanksha still hasn't forgiven her. "I tried hard to make amends; I apologized to her many times and even saved her secret later. Yet, she still didn't trust me. Even at the party yesterday, she wasn't very happy about it. She's saying so many things about my boyfriend as well. I don't know how much you can do to make someone feel you're genuinely sorry. At the end of the day, your self-respect matters the most. I've tried, but she doesn't want to give it a chance. I think I'll give her some time because time heals everything. Maybe one day we'll at least be cordial—not friends, but cordial," she said. Her remarks come after Akanksha publicly spoke about the controversy following her own eviction, making it clear that the wounds from Lock Upp Season 2 are still fresh.
Shreya also addressed another viral moment involving Shivangi. A clip of her calling Shivangi a "backstabber" began circulating online after the finale, but the winner insisted there was no ill intent behind it. "Yes, I said that in jest, but I wouldn't want to label her with any name. Considering the amount of hate she's receiving, I don't want her to go through that. I've endured such hate myself, and it disturbs you mentally. At the party yesterday, I told her this is temporary. A new reality show will come along, people will move on, and she shouldn't get depressed because she's actually a very nice human being. She wasn't cut out for reality shows, and that worked against her—but she's not a bad person," Shreya explained. Her compassionate remarks surprised many fans, especially after the tense moments the two shared inside the Lock Upp house.
Perhaps the most explosive part of the interview came when Shreya was asked about Ram Kapoor's gameplay. She didn't hold back while describing how she believes the veteran actor influenced the dynamics inside the house. "His entire gameplay revolved around manipulation. Because of that, he didn't let many contestants' true personalities shine through. He manipulated a lot of them into forming a herd, and they did get manipulated. I actually felt worse for them than I did for Ram Sir. Varun has such a crazy personality. Chamola is so crazy. They were outspoken and wise, but because of that 'Satsang Baba-ji' figure, their games were completely ruined," she alleged. According to Shreya, the contestants gradually stopped playing as individuals and instead began following one dominant voice, something she believes ultimately hurt their own journeys in the competition.
Shreya also clarified the "boundaries" controversy involving Ram Kapoor, insisting that her comments were misunderstood outside the show. "I never said I felt unsafe around him. I said I felt uncomfortable because of the way he would flip-flop during the game. One moment he was sweet, holding my hand, giving me water, and appreciating me after we won tasks together. Then suddenly, when it came time to support me, he wouldn't even raise his hand. I couldn't understand if he was genuinely nice or manipulating the situation. I don't like people whose personalities are confusing. His touch was affectionate, like a father figure's. He never crossed that line. But the mixed signals made me uncomfortable, and that's all I meant," she clarified. The statement is likely to reignite conversations around one of the season's most debated moments.
As Lock Upp Season 2 continues to dominate headlines even after the finale, Shreya Kalra's brutally candid interview has added fresh fuel to the fire. From admitting her mistake in Akanksha Chamola's controversy to defending Shivangi against online hate and accusing Ram Kapoor of manipulating the game, the winner left no question unanswered. Whether fans agree with her version of events or not, one thing is certain—Shreya isn't interested in playing safe anymore. With explosive revelations, unapologetic honesty, and emotional confessions, her first interview after winning Lock Upp Season 2 has ensured that the reality show's drama is far from over.