Mumbai: Actor Shilpa Shinde has found herself at the centre of a fresh controversy following her appearance on ‘Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa’.
A clip from the Netflix reality show has gone viral, showing Shilpa making a remark about fellow actor Shivangi Joshi’s virginity. The comment has sparked outrage on social media, with many viewers calling it “crass,” “disgusting,” and unnecessary.
In the viral clip, Shreya Kalra playfully asks Shilpa to imitate Shivangi, after she had been mimicking Harshad Chopda while the two were chatting from a distance. “Are yaar, mera koi aisa bada secret hai bhi nahi. Kitni zor se acting karu main (I don’t have a big secret to reveal. How much acting can I possibly do?)” Shreya said.
Shilpa then began imitating Shivangi, jokingly imagining what she might be saying to Harshad.
“Main to bahut masum hoon. Mujhe to kuch bhi nahi pata, main virgin hoon. Main to shaadi ke baad bhi nahi karungi (I am very innocent. I don’t know anything. I am a virgin. I will not even do it after my wedding).” Shilpa said.
After the clip went viral on social media, many viewers criticised Shilpa’s remarks, expressing disappointment and calling her out for making the comments.
Rajiv Adatia said, “Shilpa Shinde mocking and talking about Shivangi Joshi’s Virginity?? Really? You are the one who put a fake Sexual Harrasment case on a Producer?? And you talking about people’s virginity! Grow up!”.
Shilpa Shinde mocking and talking about Shivangi Joshis Virginity?? Really? You are the one who put a fake Sexual Harrasment case on a Producer?? And you talking about people’s virginity! Grow up! Show mein to iss liye. Because of that controversy! #lockup2
— Rajiv Adatia (@TheRajivAdatia) July 14, 2026
“Shilpa, how low are you going to stoop? Every. FU**ING. Single. Day,” wrote a social media user.
Another mentioned, “Sorry Miss Shreya Kalra and Shilpa Shinde, this is not how you operate on a global platform like Netflix. Please learn some grace from Shivangi Joshi.”
Sorry Miss Shreya Kalra and Shilpa Shinde, this is not how you operate on a global platform like Netflix. Please learn some grace from Shivangi Joshi #ShivangiJoshi #ShilpaShinde #LockUpp2 #ShreyaKalra pic.twitter.com/JnkE58n9oJ
— Abhishek Ranjit (@AbhishekRanji13) July 13, 2026
One user wrote, “Such a disgusting remark. The reason Shilpa said this today is because of Shreya, and even after hearing it, Shreya was laughing. This is the same Shreya who had an issue when similar things were said about Akanksha Choudhary on a podcast. And also today, when it’s about Shivangi, she’s laughing. Shame on both ladies.”
Another wrote, “And that Shilpa shinde 🐍 WTF how can you say this much bad for a girl Same on you both @NetflixIndia @EktaaRKapoor please show these clips to #ShivangiJoshi do she should be aware of all this nonsense.”
“Shilpa is so disgusting .She’s constantly targeting Shivangi !! How can someone stoop this low?” another shared.
One wrote, “Who are you to comment on whether Shivangi is a virgin or not? And I like Shreya’s game but Shreya, whatever you’re doing, this is hypocrisy and low-class behavior.”
“The way Shreya and Shilpa talk about Shivangi’s personal life is disgusting and says a lot about the kind of people they are. Mocking her with comments like, “I’m still a virgin’,” one wrote.
Another shared “WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU ARE SHILPA SHINDE? How low can you possibly stoop?Making such crass remarks about her virginity, relationships,and personal life is beyond disgusting.”
Shilpa also claimed that Shivangi had dated several of her co-stars, further fuelling the controversy. The remark drew more backlash, with many social media users criticising her for making personal comments about the actor.
Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, ‘Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa’ features actors, content creators and reality TV personalities living together in a jail-themed house.
Contestants compete in various tasks to avoid elimination, while dramatic confrontations and emotional “secret” confessions have become a key part of the show.
New episodes air from Saturday to Thursday at 8 pm.
