Cinema VinesLock Upp, the high‑stakes reality show that has already crossed the halfway point of its first season, is now witnessing a new flare‑up as content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as Rebel Kid, makes her entrance into the house. The moment she stepped onto the set, she turned her attention to fellow contestant Shreya Kalra, demanding an apology and openly mocking her. The exchange has reignited a feud that dates back to their earlier collaboration on Netflix’s Squid Game Creator’s Edition last year.
When Farah Khan introduced Mukhija to the audience, the housemates reacted with a mix of surprise and curiosity. Mukhija’s first words were a direct challenge: “Sorry bolo,” she told Kalra, asking her to apologise for an alleged slight. The confrontation escalated further when Kalra, who had earned the nickname “kaleshi” in the show, refused to hand over food to other contestants who had not yet apologized, a move that intensified tensions inside the house.
The roots of the dispute lie in their shared history on Squid Game Creator’s Edition, where both were placed on the same team. Kalra later emerged as the winner, but her victory was marred by criticism of Mukhija’s performance. On Uorfi Javed’s podcast, Kalra expressed her frustration, saying, “I’m very angry with Rebel. If a show has invited you, it’s because they expect you to contribute content. Here, she wasn’t performing in the tasks; she didn’t even want to play the game properly, and she was in my team.” She went on to accuse Mukhija of arrogance, claiming that her lack of effort cost them a win and that she had a “vibe of already having achieved so much.”
In response, Mukhija took to Instagram Stories to counter Kalra’s remarks. She defended herself by highlighting her participation in the Squid Game edition, noting, “I recently played Squid Game Creator’s edition with Netflix, and even though my brain‑to‑hand‑and‑leg coordination is non‑existent, I still think I played really well.” She added that she had spoken a lot during the show, and that people were now discussing her on random podcasts. The back‑and‑forth has drawn attention from viewers, who are split over whether Kalra’s criticisms were justified or if Mukhija’s reaction was overly defensive.
As Lock Upp continues to push its contestants into increasingly stressful challenges, the feud between Mukhija and Kalra is poised to become a central storyline. Fans are watching closely to see whether the two will reconcile or if their rivalry will further divide the house. With the show’s popularity soaring, any drama is sure to keep audiences glued to their screens.
