Did Harshad Chopda ‘Behenzone’ Shivangi Joshi on ‘Lock Upp S2’? Fans React to Actor’s Recent Confession (Watch Video)

Tensions boiled over inside the Lock Upp Season 2 house following a heated confrontation between contestants Shilpa Shinde, Harshad Chopda, and Shivangi Joshi. The dispute erupted after Shinde publicly referred to the duo as "lovebirds," prompting a sharp response from Chopda regarding the exact nature of his relationship with his co-star. ‘Lock Upp S2’: Harshad Chopda Flashes Middle Finger at Shreya Kalra During Heated Clash; Fans Call Him ‘Hyper’ and ‘Scary’ (Watch Video).

Harshad Chopda Opens Up About His Relationship With Shivangi Joshi on ‘Lock Upp S2’

The friction began when house controller Shilpa Shinde mocked the close dynamic between Chopda and Joshi, labelling them "lovebirds" during a routine interaction. Objecting to the narrative surrounding their bond, Chopda firmly hit back at Shinde's comments to shut down ongoing dating rumours.

Clarifying his stance on live camera, Chopda stated that his affection for Joshi is strictly familial and platonic. "Apni behen se jaise pyar karta hoon, apni mummy se jaise pyaar karta hoon, apne papa se jaisa karta hoon waise karta hoon [Shivangi se]," Chopda asserted, shutting down romantic assumptions.

Addressing housemates' speculation about their closeness, Chopda added, "Uski [Shivangi] mummy bharosa karti hai mujhpe. Dost hoon uska." He went on to defend their boundary-setting by directly questioning critics: "Kabhi dekha hai kuch karte hue?" As the conversation grew intense, fellow contestant Ram Kapoor intervened to diffuse the situation, remarking, "Bhai behen ka rishta hai."

Harshad Chopda Talks About HisBond With Shivangi Joshi

Fans react to Harshad Chopda's Confession

Chopda’s defensive response quickly became a talking point across social media platforms, triggering split reactions from viewers. A section of fans supported Chopda for setting clear boundaries and protecting his friendship with Joshi from unsolicited gossip.

However, other viewers particularly those supporting a potential romance between the two expressed disappointment online, with some jokingly claiming the actor had "friendzoned" or "behenzoned" his former co-star on national television. Critics on forums like Reddit noted that while Chopda maintained a strictly platonic stance, his protective behaviour during tasks continues to feed speculation among housemates and audience members alike. Gautami Kapoor Defends Husband Ram Kapoor After Shreya Kalra’s Kissing Allegations on ‘LockUpp S2’ (Watch Video).

Fans React After Harshad Chopda Calls Shivangi Joshi ‘Like a Sister’

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‘Lock Upp S2’ Update

The ongoing debate over Chopda and Joshi’s equation adds to the heightened drama on Lock Upp Season 2, which has seen shifting alliances and intense arguments in recent episodes. Beyond the dynamic between the two actors, the show has recently made headlines following the entry of wildcard contestant Apoorva Mukhija and gameplay violations involving fellow housemate Dheeraj Dhoopar.

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