Cinema VinesThe Netflix reality series Lock Upp Season 2 has finished its run with Shreya Kalra crowned as the winner, and the show has sparked a wave of speculation about its contestants moving on to other high‑profile reality shows. One of the most discussed possibilities has been the popular Indian reality show Bigg Boss 20, which is set to premiere on September 6 on JioHotstar and Colors. However, recent statements from former Lock Upp contestant Pamela Serena suggest that the contestants may not be able to join Bigg Boss immediately.
In an interview with Telly Talk India, Serena explained that the contestants are bound by a contractual clause that bars them from appearing in any other reality TV shows for a few months following the end of Lock Upp. She added that despite this restriction, she has received a number of offers from various reality programmes, though she declined to disclose any specifics. When asked whether she had been approached for Bigg Boss 20, Serena remained tight‑lipped, simply saying, “I can’t tell you.” She did, however, hint that she will be returning to India frequently for projects and might be available for future opportunities.
Shreya Kalra, the winner of Lock Upp Season 2, has also ruled out participating as a contestant on Bigg Boss 20. In response to fans’ questions, she clarified that she has just come out of a “madhouse” and is not looking to join any reality show as a contestant at the moment, citing the mental exhaustion and intensity of the experience. Kalra expressed interest in roles such as hosting, mentoring, or acting as a gang leader if such opportunities arise, but she made it clear that she would not be a contestant.
The upcoming season of Bigg Boss promises a fresh twist, with teaser footage showing Salman Khan arriving on a majestic horse and delivering a cryptic line that hints at a theme inspired by the film Karan Arjun. The second promo further teased that each contestant would receive a ‘vardaan’, adding to the buzz surrounding the show’s new concept. Despite the excitement, the contractual restrictions faced by Lock Upp contestants mean that any participation in Bigg Boss 20 will have to wait until the cooling‑off period ends.
