The high-pressure environment of Netflix’s reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa (Season 2) recently reached a boiling point regarding personal boundaries. Following weeks of intense debate on social media over veteran actor Ram Kapoor’s physical affection toward female contestants, his wife, Gautami Kapoor, finally entered the jail to address the massive controversy head-on.
During the highly anticipated family week episode, Gautami confronted the issue directly, offering a public apology to content creator Shreya Kalra. However, her choice of words and sarcastic tone have left the internet completely divided!
If you missed the explosive family week episode, here is a complete breakdown of Gautami’s apology, the original controversy, and how netizens are reacting to her “teddy bear” defense.
The Controversy: Shreya Kalra Calls Out Ram Kapoor
To understand the apology, we have to revisit the controversy that sparked it. Over the last few weeks, 30-year-old influencer and contestant Shreya Kalra began actively expressing severe discomfort around 52-year-old Ram Kapoor.
The issue peaked when Ram planted an unwanted kiss on Shreya’s cheek after she won a task that saved him from elimination. Shreya immediately voiced her absolute disgust while talking to co-contestant Shilpa Shinde, stating: “Maintain some boundaries. And this time, if he tries to kiss me, I am going to hold his mouth and be like, ‘My father doesn’t kiss me this much, don’t kiss me now.’ I won three tasks for him. He should be ashamed of his seniority. I spit on these seniors.”
Other female contestants, including wildcard entry Apoorva Mukhija, also questioned Ram’s body language, asking, “Bhai yeh kiss kyun karte rehte hain? Mujhe gussa aa raha hai” (Why does he keep kissing? I am getting angry).
Gautami Kapoor Enters the Jail: A Sincere Apology or Sarcasm?
Initially, Gautami Kapoor took to her personal Instagram to heavily defend her husband, calling the accusations baseless and stating that Ram is simply a man who is “all heart” with no malicious intent.
However, her stance seemingly shifted during her entry into the Lock Upp jail alongside Shreya’s boyfriend, Rishabh Jaiswal.
Approaching Shreya with folded hands, Gautami said: “Mataji, agar koi galti ho gayi ho toh maaf kar dena. Agar inhone apko galat touch kiya hai, thooka hai aapke… toh main inke taraf se maafi maangti hoon” (If he made a mistake, then please forgive him. If he touched you inappropriately, or spit on you, then I am asking for forgiveness on his behalf).
Gautami then turned to address all the female contestants in the jail, adding: “To all the women, if Ram has made you uncomfortable then I apologise on his behalf. He is like that only, I am not defending him. He is just like a teddy bear.”
Shreya, handling the situation gracefully, smiled and accepted the apology, stating that she had no hard feelings. In a shocking twist shortly after the exchange, Shreya ended up picking the “secure card,” sending her straight to the Grand Finale while putting Ram at risk of elimination!
The Internet is Divided
While Shreya accepted the apology inside the jail, viewers on the outside are heavily divided.
Many social media users praised Gautami Kapoor for entering the high-pressure environment and taking accountability on behalf of her husband rather than completely ignoring the controversy. However, a massive section of netizens—particularly on X (formerly Twitter)—felt that her folded hands and use of the word “Mataji” were highly sarcastic and condescending. Many fans argued that writing off Ram’s boundary-crossing actions as him just being a “teddy bear” minimized Shreya’s very real feelings of discomfort.
As Lock Upp 2, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, inches closer to its grand finale, it is clear that the debates surrounding personal space and consent on reality TV are far from over!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why did Gautami Kapoor apologise to Shreya Kalra on Lock Upp 2?
Gautami Kapoor apologized to Shreya Kalra on behalf of her husband, actor Ram Kapoor. Shreya had previously expressed severe discomfort, accusing Ram of crossing personal boundaries and kissing her on the cheek without consent during the show.
2. What exactly did Gautami Kapoor say to Shreya Kalra?
Approaching Shreya with folded hands, Gautami Kapoor said, “If he made a mistake, then please forgive him. If he touched you inappropriately, or spit on you, then I am asking for forgiveness on his behalf.” She also told the other female contestants that Ram is simply an affectionate person, comparing him to a “teddy bear.”
3. Did Shreya Kalra accept Gautami Kapoor’s apology?
Yes. Shreya Kalra gracefully accepted the apology inside the house, stating that she understood there was no malicious intent and that she held no hard feelings towards Ram or Gautami.
4. Where can I watch Lock Upp Season 2?
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, is currently streaming exclusively on Netflix India.
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