Internet slams Ram Kapoor for forcibly kissing Varun Yadav on Lock Upp Season 2: ‘That was so uncomfortable to watch’

Mumbai: Actor Ram Kapoor has sparked widespread criticism online after a controversial moment on Lock Upp Season 2 showed him kissing fellow contestant Varun Yadav during an interaction that many viewers felt lacked clear consent.

The clip, which has been widely shared across social media platforms, prompted a wave of criticism from viewers, with many describing the incident as awkward and inappropriate. (hindustantimes.com)

What happened?

During an episode of Lock Upp Season 2, Ram Kapoor was seen kissing Varun Yadav amid a task or conversation inside the reality show's house. The clip quickly drew attention online, with several users claiming Varun appeared visibly uncomfortable during the interaction.

The incident soon became one of the most discussed moments from the episode, generating debate over personal boundaries and acceptable behaviour on reality television.

Social media reacts

Many viewers criticised Ram Kapoor's actions, arguing that physical gestures should always be consensual regardless of the context.

Some reactions included:

• "That was so uncomfortable to watch."

• "Consent applies to everyone."

• "This shouldn't be normalised on reality TV."

Others questioned why the moment was included in the episode instead of being edited out, while some urged the show's makers to establish clearer standards regarding contestants' interactions. (hindustantimes.com)

Divided opinions

While criticism dominated online discussions, a section of viewers argued that the incident may have been intended as humour and urged people not to draw conclusions without additional context from the full episode.

However, many others maintained that intent does not override the importance of consent, saying the clip highlighted the need for greater sensitivity in reality television programming.

No official response yet

As of now, neither Ram Kapoor nor Varun Yadav has publicly commented on the viral clip or the criticism surrounding it. The makers of Lock Upp Season 2 have also not issued an official statement.

The incident has nevertheless reignited conversations about consent, personal boundaries and contestant welfare in reality shows, with many viewers calling for stricter guidelines to ensure participants feel safe and respected on screen. (hindustantimes.com)