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Lock Upp 2: Apoorva & Varun's Feud Ignites Misogyny Debate
27 Jul
Summary
- Apoorva accused Varun and his audience of misogyny and demeaning women.
- Varun's comment about fake assault cases escalated the argument significantly.
- The contestants later apologized and reconciled their differences.

An intense confrontation unfolded on Lock Upp Season 2 as contestants Apoorva Mukhija and Varun Yadav clashed over gender equality.
The argument escalated when Varun suggested women file fake assault cases, leading Apoorva to label him and his audience as "misogynists" who demean women online. Apoorva also cited a previous incident involving Varun and other contestants in her apartment to challenge his perceived polite demeanor.
Following the heated exchange, both Apoorva and Varun engaged in a calmer discussion to explain their perspectives. They concluded the episode by apologizing to each other, successfully resolving their conflict and moving past the disagreement.
Lock Upp Season 2 features 15 celebrity contestants competing for a prize of Rs 1 crore. The show, with new episodes released on Netflix, includes participants like Ram Kapoor, Harshad Chopda, and Shivangi Joshi.