Munawar Faruqui was declare the winner of Lock Upp after fighting for necessities for 70 days.
In Kangana Ranaut’s show, Payal Rohatgi, Anjali Arora, Azma Fallah, and Shivam Sharma were also finalists. Unlike most reality shows, this one chose its winner based on more than just votes. The host was allow to speak last. Munawar received the most votes, but Kangana chose him as the overall winner.
Munawar appeared on the show shortly after his controversy. He was imprison for a month last year for allegedly “insulting Hindu gods and goddesses” during one of his performances. Many of his shows were cancel after he was released on bail. The comedian later stated that he was imprisone for a joke he had never told. He also hinted that he had had enough of comedy. “Nafrat jeet Gayi, artist haar Gaya” (Hate has won, the artist has perished).
Before entering the show, Munawar told indianexpress.com that Lock Upp would push him out of his comfort zone. When we talk him why he chose a show that is likely to thrive on controversies, he said, “First and foremost, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with being controversial.” It simply means that your side of the story was not heard or that you were take out of context. Never needed to be a part of a dispute. I never went to the media with my statement to cause some bawaal (commotion). I immediately removed the section of my video that offended people. It was the public who spread the word about it for a year. I never desired.
Munawar Faruqui, the mastermind behind Lock Upp, was praise for his intelligence and ability to play the game.
Fans praised his friendship with Anjali Arora, even nicknaming them ‘Munjali.’ On the show, celebrity designer Saisha Shinde also expressed her feelings for him. On the other hand, Munawar admitted to being in love with someone outside of the show.
The comedian also talk about his past, including his divorce, his mother’s suicide, and being sexually abuse as a child. His story and rise from poverty resonated with the audience, which trended ‘Bad**s Dongriwala’ and ‘Munawar For The Win’ in his honor.