Riteish Deshmukh on Hosting Lock Upp 2 with Farah Khan

Riteish Deshmukh, co-hosting Lock Upp 2 with Farah Khan, has responded to criticism about their hosting style. Responding to netizens who suggested they were too soft, Deshmukh explained that while a format exists, they inject their personalities and humor into the show. He emphasized the daily interaction with contestants and the need for sensitivity when dealing with their unfolded secrets and emotional challenges.

Deshmukh further elaborated that hosting involves more than just reprimanding contestants. It requires understanding each individual's unique situation and background, as he cannot approach every contestant identically. He and Khan are committed to motivating and preparing the contestants, acknowledging the difficulty of the game.

The comments come after an incident where Ram Kapoor raised his voice at Farah Khan, leading some viewers to compare the hosts unfavorably to Salman Khan and suggest partiality towards Kapoor.