actor Ritual Deshmukh At the launch of his Netflix reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, he found himself in an awkward position. The actor will host the new season alongside filmmaker Farah Khan, after reporters mentioned his close friends Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt Also mention their past legal issues.The incident took place during the grand launch of the reality show series in Mumbai on Monday. Riteish was joined by Farah Khan, producer Ekta Kapoor and Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, to brief the media about the upcoming season.
Questions about Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt spark tension
According to Hindustan Times, during the interaction, a reporter asked Riteish if he would like to see Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt on the show as contestants. The question referenced the actors’ previous legal troubles and hinted that both men have had enough “prison” experience.The media person asked, “Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are your closest friends, and both have a lot of Lock Up experience. So, do you want them to star in Netflix’s Lock Up? How will you punish them?” This sentence immediately changed the tone of the conversation, and Ritesh looked visibly unhappy.
Riteish Deshmukh rejects the remarks
Rather than answering the question directly, the actor chose to point out the nature of the issue. Ritesh responded sharply, making it clear that he didn’t like the comment.“Sabse pehle mujhe nahin lagta hai ki aapke sawal ka jamab deke main usko koiignity dena chahunga (First of all, I think I don’t want to honor your question by answering it),” he said. His reply caught the attention of those present at the event, with many noticing the actor’s displeasure at the question.Things didn’t end there as Ritesh was once again asked if he would be interested in inviting the two actors for a reality show. This time he clarified that the selection of contestants was not his responsibility.Explaining his role, Riteish said, “I won’t bring them as my duty is to host. As a host, I don’t know which inmates will be on the show. Jo bhi guest aate hai Lock Upp mein, unse hum baat karte hai (We talk to every guest on Lock Upp).”The actor emphasized that his involvement begins once a participant enters the show and that decisions about casting are made by the producers.
New faces dominate reality TV series
Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa marks the return of the controversial reality show format and features a new cast of hosts. While the first season had Kangana Ranaut in the lead, in the next season, Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh will be in the spotlight.The new season will see 14 celebrity contestants living as prisoners in a high-pressure prison environment. Isolated from the outside world and stripped of their daily comforts, participants will face daunting missions, shifting alliances, and tough decisions as they compete in a game of survival. According to the producers, every action in the box can drastically change the course of the game, promising viewers an unpredictable and intense season.
