Harshad Chopda Breaks Silence After Sacrificing Lock Upp 2 Finale Spot For Shivangi, Reveals Emotional Reason Behind His Big Decision

Harshad Chopda opens up about his shocking Lock Upp 2 exit after sacrificing his finale spot for Shivangi Joshi. The actor revealed his no-strategy approach, emotional journey, and the genuine friendship that made him take the unexpected decision, winning appreciation from fans.

By: Bhumi Vashisht
Last Updated: August 5, 2026 10:54:36 IST

Television actor Harshad Chopda has revealed his emotional departure from Lock Upp 2 on taking one of the biggest decisions of the season. The actor who had already saved a direct spot for the finale of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa came as a shock to everyone when he decided to forfeit his seat and let Shivangi Joshi proceed in the show. The first time he spoke after his stint on that Netflix reality show, he went on about his journey and the choices he made within the house, as well as why he didn’t want to show his emotions to the audience. He mentioned he didn’t have some tight plan when he was in the ring, he just wanted to be himself or whatever came naturally. 

Harshad Chopda Breaks Silence On Leaving Lock Upp 2 After Giving Finale Spot To Shivangi Joshi

During his appearance on Tejasswi Prakash’s show Shut Upp With Tejasswi, Harshad Chopda spoke a bit about why he decided to walk away from the competition even though he had a direct ticket to the finale. He shared that he didn’t enter Lock Upp 2 with some strict strategy or like a full-on plan to outsmart others.

Actor reveals His No-Strategy Approach And Why He Kept Emotions Hidden On The Reality Show

Harshad said that he did not have a strategy or the idea of a calculated game in mind when he went in to Lock Upp 2. It was for him a matter of being real and allowing things to go as they will. In the chit-chat, Tejasswi Prakash revealed that she was taken aback by his departure from the show just this early and even joked that the audience had witnessed more of an emotional side of him than anticipated. She also added that Harshad was always more inclined towards helping Shivangi Joshi instead of playing himself. 

Harshad Opens Up About His Personal Struggles And Painful Experiences From The Past

Television actor Harshad Chopda has revealed his emotional departure from Lock Upp 2 on taking one of the biggest decisions of the season. The actor who had already saved a direct spot for the finale of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa came as a shock to everyone when he decided to forfeit his seat and let Shivangi Joshi proceed in the show. The first time he spoke after his stint on the Netflix reality show, he talked about his journey and his decisions within the house as well as why he didn’t want to show his emotions to the audience.

Lock Upp 2 Journey Highlights Harshad and Shivangi’s Bond, Friendship, and Emotional Moments

Harshad and Shivangi’s bond ended up being, like, one of the biggest highlights of Lock Upp 2 for a lot of people. Their friendship, the way they supported each other and understood what the other was feeling that really got noticed and appreciated by viewers. Harshad choosing to give up his finale spot for Shivangi came as a bit of a surprise, but at the same time it kind of made sense too, because it proved how strong that connection was, the one they built inside the house.

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