Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, witnessed one of its most emotional moments this season. In a move that left both contestants and viewers stunned, Harshad Chopda voluntarily gave up his place in the grand finale to save his close friend Shivangi Joshi from elimination.
Shreya Kalra’s advantage changes the course of the game
The unexpected twist began after Shreya Kalra won a special power that gave her the authority to eliminate one contestant from the competition. She chose Shivangi Joshi, bringing the actress’ journey on the show to an abrupt end.
In the latest episode, Riteish Deshmukh asked Shreya if she wanted to rethink her decision. However, she refused to change her stance, stating that she had valid reasons for nominating Shivangi and preferred to stick with her choice.
Harshad Chopda gives up his finale berth for Shivangi
Deeply affected by Shivangi’s elimination, Harshad Chopda became emotional and repeatedly requested Shreya to reconsider. Witnessing the situation unfold, Riteish Deshmukh offered Harshad an extraordinary choice—he could surrender his place in the finale and exit the show, allowing Shivangi to continue in the competition.
Without any hesitation, Harshad accepted the offer. Before leaving the house, he admitted that he was no longer enjoying the reality show format and would be happier seeing his close friend Shivangi Joshi get an opportunity to compete in the finale.
Harshad’s selfless decision left the contestants speechless. While many appreciated his sacrifice, some housemates felt he had been emotionally overwhelmed following the previous task and believed he had been guilt-tripped into making such a difficult decision.
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa marked Harshad Chopda’s reality show debut after years of turning down similar offers. With the grand finale reportedly scheduled for August 5, 2026, Shivangi Joshi, Yogesh Rawat, and Shreya Kalra are expected to be among the finalists battling for the winner’s trophy.
