All posts tagged: Sufi Motiwala

Sufi Motiwala recalls being abused by his roommate: ‘Locked myself in bathroom for 12 hours’ | Web-series News

Sufi Motiwala recalls being abused by his roommate: ‘Locked myself in bathroom for 12 hours’ | Web-series News

5 min readMumbaiJul 28, 2026 11:28 AM IST Social media influencer Sufi Motiwala recently got evicted from Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. While on the show, Sufi often discussed the traumas he has faced in the past, and even broke down several times. One particular incident that affected Sufi the most was when Shilpa Shinde and Shreya Kalra banged on his bathroom door after an argument. Recalling that incident when he got evicted, Sufi revealed the trauma associated with that and shared how his roommate and PG owner tried to sexually abuse him when he was in college. Following a task where Harshad challenged Sufi to get back in the game, the fashion influencer got evicted. As he bid farewell, he got emotional and said, “I know all of you think that I didn’t try, and I am a very sensitive person in life. I am not the bi*ch that I am online; I still tried my best to make friends, but most of you didn’t register it. I genuinely enjoyed my time with each …

Varun Yadav and Pamala Serena’s contribution to Lock Upp has been reducing, says Sufi Motiwala | Exclusive

Varun Yadav and Pamala Serena’s contribution to Lock Upp has been reducing, says Sufi Motiwala | Exclusive

Sufi Motiwala was the latest contestant to get eliminated from the reality show Lock Upp Sach Ya Sazaa. He spoke exclusively with Hindustan Times after coming out of the show and shared how it was draining to come so close to eviction for two consecutive weeks on the judgment day. Sufi Motiwala commented on fellow inmates Varun Yadav and Pamala Serena. Sufi on getting overwhelmed inside Lock Upp Sufi said, “Jab bhi main judgment day mein gaya tha na, mera woh jo andar se awaaz aa rahi thi ghar jaane ka, judgment day ke stage pe pohoch ke ekdum amplify ho jaati thi. Kyuki mentally main uss ghar se bohot jyaada overwhelm ho gaya tha, so that used to feel like the only way out. Dono baar lagne laga tha ki main hi ghar jaa raho hoon aur main bach gaya. Toh main pareshaan ho gaya tha (Whenever I was in the judgment day, I felt that inner voice of me telling myself that I would go home, would get amplified. I was really mentally …

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

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

Season 2 of Lock Upp has reached its semi-finale week, and it saw some twists and turns. With some eliminated contestants returning to the show hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan, Sufi Motiwala and Dheeraj Dhoopar were eliminated. They spoke to the press about their time in the Netflix reality show and revealed whether Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi are really ‘lovebirds’. Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi were dubbed ‘lovebirds’ by Shilpa Shinde. Dheeraj Dhoopar hints there’s something between Harshad-Shivangi Dheeraj was asked at the press conference why he wasn’t as visible as other contestants on the show, and if it was because he didn’t fight. Referring to Akanksha Choudhary as Yogesh Rawat’s girlfriend and Shivangi and Harshad’s, the actor stated that neither of them fought with them after the 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 …

Apoorva Mukhija reveals how Sufi Motiwala saved her after India’s Got Latent controversy

Apoorva Mukhija reveals how Sufi Motiwala saved her after India’s Got Latent controversy

4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 24, 2026 10:24 PM IST Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as The Rebel Kid, recently entered Netflix’s reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa as an informer for a week. Her arrival led many to expect a major confrontation with fellow contestant Sufi Motiwala. However, the two quickly put their past differences behind them. During a recent episode, as they spoke about how they now feel about each other, Apoorva said she “would’ve killed myself” if she hadn’t had Sufi’s support during the India’s Got Latent controversy last year. Opening up about one of the darkest phases of her life, Apoorva credited Sufi with helping her through the fallout of the India’s Got Latent controversy. “I have really missed you. I swear on my mom. Every time someone asks me about you and says, ‘How were you friends with him? He’s so mean,’ I tell them, ‘I would’ve killed myself if, at the time of the Latent fiasco, if I hadn’t had Sufi,’” she said. Sufi replied, “Don’t say …

Apoorva Mukhija says she felt suicidal during India’s Got Latent controversy, reveals Sufi Motiwala saved her life

Apoorva Mukhija says she felt suicidal during India’s Got Latent controversy, reveals Sufi Motiwala saved her life

Content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija entered Lock Upp for a week as an informer. While everyone expected a clash between her and Sufi Motiwala, the exact opposite happened. The two resolved their differences, revealing that they still have a soft corner for each other. Apoorva also revealed how Sufi saved her life. Apoorva Mukhija buries the hatchet with Sufi Motiwala. Apoorva Mukhija recalls being suicidal during India’s Got Latent controversy Sufi and Apoorva became best friends during their stint on Karan Johar’s show The Traitors. However, the two later had a public fallout. As they reunited on Lock Upp, Sufi told Apoorva that he didn’t harbour any hatred towards her. To this, Apoorva replied, “I have really missed you. I swear on my mom. Every time someone asks me about you and says, ‘How were you friends with him? He’s so mean,’ I tell them… I would’ve killed myself if, at the time of the Latent fiasco, if I hadn’t had Sufi.” Sufi added, “Don’t say that. I will tell you the truth, bro. …

As Apoorva Mukhija Lock Upp 2 entry buzz intensifies, fans predict explosive face-off with Sufi Motiwala, Shreya Kalra

As Apoorva Mukhija Lock Upp 2 entry buzz intensifies, fans predict explosive face-off with Sufi Motiwala, Shreya Kalra

Lock Upp Season 2 was shaken after Shilpa Shinde entered the jail as a wildcard contestant. Now, the latest promo of the show teases yet another wildcard entry into Lock Upp. The now-viral promotional clip shows a woman entering the house wearing handcuffs and being escorted by the Lock Upp team. However, her face is blurred in the promo clip. Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid might enter Lock Upp 2. Apoorva Mukhija to enter Lock Upp 2? In the promo, introducing the wildcard contestant, Farah Khan says, “Please welcome the most disruptive gang leader. Our latest wild card.” Though the makers have not revealed the identity of the wildcard contestant, buzz on social media is strong that it is content creator Apoorva Mukhija, aka Rebel Kid. Currently, as part of the weekly food task, the Lock Upp 2 jail is divided into two gangs, one led by Shivangi Joshi and the other by Akanksha Chamola. As the new promo introduces the wildcard contestant as the new “gang leader,” fans also noticed similarities, claiming that the …

‘Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘K’ necklace at the Met looked tacky, Karan Johar’s look was iconic’: Sufi Motiwala | Bollywood News

‘Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘K’ necklace at the Met looked tacky, Karan Johar’s look was iconic’: Sufi Motiwala | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiMay 13, 2026 08:15 PM IST While it is indeed Cannes season now, just a few weeks ago the world was captivated by the glamorous appearances at the Met Gala. From India, it was Karan Johar who clearly stole the limelight in his debut appearance, becoming a prominent part of the discourse. Interestingly, last year it was his close friend, long-time collaborator, and superstar Shah Rukh Khan who made his debut at the Met. Both their looks received a fair share of criticism as well as praise. Recently, fashion commentator and influencer Sufi Motiwala, who himself is set to make their debut at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, shared his exclusive take on both appearances with SCREEN. Discussing SRK’s look, Sufi offered no reservations, stating: ‘Missed opportunity and tacky’ “His all-black look at the Met felt like a missed opportunity to me. I felt like, obviously, as much as he feels comfortable in the color black and everything, there was a lot more that could have been done, even with an all-black look, …