A player Riteish Deshmukh was found in a critical situation during the launch of the Netflix show ‘Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa’. The actor, who will be seen hosting the new season alongside filmmaker Farah Khan, reacted strongly after a journalist brought out his best friend Salman Khan as well. Sanjay Dutt when referring to their past legal issues.This happened on Monday in Mumbai at the grand unveiling of the reality series. Riteish was joined by Farah Khan, producer Ekta Kapoor and Monika Shergill, Vice President of Content at Netflix India, as he showcased the upcoming season to the media.
The question on Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt is causing controversy
According to Hindustan Times, during an interview, a reporter asked Riteish if he would like to see Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt participate as contestants on the show. The question referred to the past problems of the actors and said that they all had enough experience of being inside “lockdowns.”The broadcaster asked, “Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are your best friends. Both of them have a lot of lock-up scenes. So, would you like to cast them in Netflix’s Lock Up? And how would you punish them?” The tone changed immediately in the conversation, Riteish seemed not to be happy about it.
Riteish Deshmukh refuses to entertain this comment
Instead of answering the question directly, the player chose to mention the nature of the question. Showing that he did not appreciate the comment, Riteish responded strongly.He said, “Sabse pehle mujhe nahin lagta hai ki aapke sawal ka jawab deke main usko koi dignity dena chahunga (First of all, I don’t think I would like to dignify your question by answering it).” His answer caught the attention of those present at the event, with many seeing the actor’s frustration at the question he was asked.The story didn’t end there, as Riteish was also asked if he would like to invite the two actors to the reality show. At this time, he made it clear that choosing the contestants is not part of his role.Explaining his role, Riteish said, “I will not bring them as my role is as a host. And as a host, I don’t know about the prisoners who will appear on the show. Jo bhi aate hai Lock Upp mein guests, unse hum baat karte hai (We talk to every guest who comes on Lock Upp).The actor insisted that his participation starts when the participants enter the show and the decisions regarding casting are controlled by the producers.
New faces oversee real-life events
‘Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa’ marks the return of a character that is pitted against a host of new hosts. While the first season was led by Kangana Ranaut, the upcoming edition will see Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh make an appearance.The new season will feature 14 celebrities living as inmates in a high-pressure prison-like environment. Cut off from the outside world and deprived of the comforts of everyday life, the participants will face difficult tasks, changing relationships and difficult decisions as they compete to survive the game. According to the producers, everything that happens inside the lock can significantly change the competition, promising viewers an unexpected and intense season in the future.