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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 …

Shreya Kalra vs Yogesh Rawat, Sufi Motiwala vs Varun Yadav: Lock Upp 2 contestants’ unfinished feuds, rivalry explained

Shreya Kalra vs Yogesh Rawat, Sufi Motiwala vs Varun Yadav: Lock Upp 2 contestants’ unfinished feuds, rivalry explained

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Before the Lock Upp contestants even began competing inside the house, a couple of them had already brought their old rivalries into it. While most of the celebrity contestants are meeting each other for the first time, two rivalries have made their way into the reality show. From Shreya Kalra‘s bitter fallout with Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Choudhary to Sufi Motiwala’s long-running spat with influencer Varun Yadav, here’s a look at the feuds that could spice up the new season. All about the feud between Lock Upp season 2 contestants. Shreya Kalra vs Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Choudhary The feud traces back to Yogesh Rawat and Akanksha Choudhary’s stint on Splitsvilla X6. The duo formed a strong connection and quickly became one of the most-loved couples on the dating reality show. However, their relationship fell apart after a major twist brought Yogesh’s ex-girlfriend, Ruru Thakur, into the villa. Yogesh was forced to choose between Ruru and Akanksha as his partner for the remainder of the competition. He ultimately chose Ruru, leaving Akanksha heartbroken. The decision …

Sufi saints and scholars learnt the ideals of co-existence from Indian scriptures: J&K L-G

Sufi saints and scholars learnt the ideals of co-existence from Indian scriptures: J&K L-G

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Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha being presented a memento during a Interfaith Dialogue organised by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language and Inter-Faith Harmony Foundation of India (IFHFI), in Srinagar. Credit: @OfficeOfLGJandK/X Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday (June 27, 2026) said Islam Sufis and scholars — who came to India in the 12th and 13th centuries — learnt the ideals of co-existence from Indian scriptures, and were inspired by the vision of Vedas, Upanishads, Buddhism, and Jainism.  “They (Islamic Sufis and scholars) found unique Indian culture rooted in love, spirituality and compassion, and equality. Sufi saints were inspired by the vision of Vedas, Upanishads, Buddhism, and Jainism and they learnt the ideals of co-existence from Indian scriptures,” Mr. Sinha said. He was speaking at the ‘Interfaith Dialogue’ organised by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language and Inter-Faith Harmony Foundation of India in Srinagar. Mr. Sinha said numerous repositories of Sanskrit knowledge were translated into Arabic. “Our ancestors prayed, ‘Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinaḥ, Sarve Santu Niramayaḥ’ – may all …

‘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

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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, …

Delhi’s spring tradition returns with qawwalis and cultural confluence

Delhi’s spring tradition returns with qawwalis and cultural confluence

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After a brief pause last year, one of Delhi’s most cherished cultural traditions, Phool Walon Ki Sair has returned with renewed vigour and a grand cultural evening is scheduled on Saturday. It’s here that the week-long celebrations will reach a crescendo after bringing together music, spirituality and the feeling of community. The evening will see Sufi, qawwali performance and dance acts come alive in Mehrauli. Recently, the Delhi Secretariat came alive with the tunes of shehnai as members of Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan presented the customary Pankha (floral banners) to Delhi Chief Minister, as part of a long-standing tradition associated with this festival. The Phool Waalon Ki Sair is being celebrated from March 15 to March 21 this year. (Photo: Instagram) For the first time in decades, the festival which is usually held in November, had to be cancelled last year after organisers Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan announced its postponement to the Spring of 2026. The absence of the centuries-old autumn celebration had left many Delhiites disappointed, especially those who have long been part of the 300-year-old historic …