Shilpa Shinde enters 'Lock Upp Season 2' as first wild card

The reality competition show 'Lock Upp Season 2' has welcomed its first wildcard contestant, actor Shilpa Shinde, adding a new layer of drama to the ongoing season. Shinde officially joined the show on Sunday, days after her controversial remarks about a past harassment complaint resurfaced in the news.

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I felt cornered at the time and described the move as a last resort.

Shinde's entry into the show, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, comes after a period of significant public attention. The actress had recently appeared on a podcast where she discussed a harassment complaint she filed against producer Sanjay Kohli in 2016, following her exit from the television series 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!' amid a dispute over unpaid dues.

During the podcast, Shinde revealed that she felt compelled to file the complaint, describing a sense of being cornered. She also stated that the matter was eventually settled, and she received her outstanding payments. However, she later confessed to making false allegations against the producer as a tactic to divert accusations leveled against her and avoid legal consequences.

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I confessed to making false allegations against the producer of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! to deflect the accusations made against me and evade legal scrutiny.

Shinde's statements ignited a considerable debate within the entertainment industry, drawing criticism from various figures. Her introduction as a wildcard contestant is expected to further intensify the competition and introduce new dynamics among the existing participants.

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The allegations against me were part of a targeted campaign intended to control me and hinder my ability to find work in the industry if I left the show.