Lock Upp 2: Are Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi really ‘lovebirds’? Sufi Motiwala and Dheeraj Dhoopar reveal

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Lock Upp Season 2: What Sufi Motiwala and Dheeraj Dhoopar Say About Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi’s Relationship

The semi-final stage of Netflix’s Lock Upp second season brought numerous surprises, including the return of previously eliminated participants. Among those who had to leave the competition hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan were Sufi Motiwala and Dheeraj Dhoopar. During their media interaction, both actors addressed questions regarding the rumored romance between Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi.

Dheeraj’s Perspective on Conflicts and the Lovebirds Theory

Reporters questioned Dheeraj about his relatively low profile compared to fellow contestants, wondering if his quiet demeanor stemmed from avoiding confrontations. He clarified that while Akanksha Choudhary was romantically linked to Yogesh Rawat, and Shivangi had connections with Harshad, none of these couples engaged in arguments with him following their respective eliminations.

“Why would I fight with anyone? I evicted Yogesh because I had the power. Akanksha Chaudhary should’ve fought with me. Right? If I were the one to vote Harshad out, Shivangi should’ve fought with me. If their girlfriends don’t fight with me, I can’t force them to, right? Someone should fight with me for me to fight back.”

When journalists probed whether genuine feelings existed between Shivangi and Harshad, given public perception, Dheeraj offered a straightforward response. He suggested that surface observations likely reflected reality.

“To vo jo dikh raha hai, wahi hoga.”

Sufi’s Take on the Romantic Rumors

Sufi faced direct inquiries about the supposed romance and provided a different interpretation. He dismissed the lovebird narrative, characterizing the pair as merely theatrical companions rather than romantic partners.

“No, they are not in love with each other. They are just over dramatic best friends. I think so. Because they have never spoken about love with each other. I have spent a lot of time with them. Netflix will also do some editing; it’s such a huge show. They’ll add background music.”

Offering an explanation for widespread belief in the romance, Sufi pointed to Shilpa Shinde’s frequent use of the term “lovebirds” when referring to the duo. He noted that this label created a narrative where none previously existed. Regarding the sentimental exchanges of clips and handkerchiefs between Harshad and Shivangi, Sufi minimized their significance.

“But we would all do this. I also have memory tokens from everyone. It’s just cute, so all of this happens. Let them be, let them be cute, nice people.”

Background on the Harshad-Shivangi Connection

Speculation about the pair intensified when Harshad displayed strong emotions following Shivangi’s altercation with Shreya Kalra. Despite Shilpa Shinde’s characterization of them as romantic partners, both maintained they shared only friendship. Their bond became further highlighted when Harshad’s temporary elimination prompted them to exchange keepsakes. Throughout the season, various participants voiced opinions that Harshad harbored genuine feelings while Shivangi might be leveraging the connection strategically.

About the Author

Neeshita Nyayapati brings extensive credentials to her entertainment journalism, holding a Master’s degree in Journalism alongside more than ten years covering print and digital platforms for prestigious outlets including The Times of India and Reader’s Digest. Though serving as Chief Content Producer, she considers herself fundamentally a cinema enthusiast whose childhood passion for films continues to drive her work.

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