Harshad Chopda has been the number one most popular contestant in the first week of Lock Upp Season 2 with 728.5 points on the list of the popular contestants. The reality hit TV show has already attracted a lot of attention and Harshad’s emotional journey and strong screen presence have made him a very popular initial fan.
The show has been trending on social media since it began and is getting its fans talking to their favorite contestants on Twitter, and voting. Lock Upp Season 2 has brought together celebrities from all walks of life on one stage. So far, Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh are hosting the show.
According to the latest popularity rankings, Harshad Chopda has the top position with 728.5 points and is followed by actress Shivangi Joshi, who has the second best rank with 727.3 points. The close margin has only increased the competition and the fan community rallied together behind its favorite stars.
One of the reasons behind Harshad's popularity is that he opened up to the audience about his past. During the show, he described how he felt betrayed when he found out his former girlfriend had cheated on him with one of his closest friends. His honest testimony resonated with viewers and many praised him for talking publicly about a very personal chapter of his life.
Apart from his emotional side, Harshad also received some attention for his heated arguments inside the house. The actor defended his fellow contestant Shivangi Joshi from Shreya Kalra during their argument. A lot of people enjoyed his protective stance although some Instagram users compared his aggressive behavior to Kabir Singh in the film.
Harshad’s emotional moments and intense arguments have been shared on social media across the board with fans calling him “real, honest, and fearless.” His emotional scenes, especially scenes where he has to hold back tears, have been some of the most viewed moments of the season so far.
Dedicated fan clubs are doing their best to keep Harshad on top of the leaderboard through daily voting via the show’s official website. There are still social media campaigns going on for the actor given his huge popularity in the TV audience.
With Lock Upp Season 2, competition inside the house will only increase. New tasks, alliances, and confrontations will impact the rankings over the coming weeks. But Harshad Chopda is surely the one to watch and has the upper hand.
Harshad has been so effective at this point in the first week of the reality show as far as emotional honesty, commanding screen presence, and fan support is concerned. What he will be able to do to keep his lead in Lock Upp Season 2 remains to be seen, but for now, he is the one to beat in Lock Upp Season 2.
