Munawar Faruqui gets ‘arrested’ as second contestant in Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Lock Upp’

Mumbai:  Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqi has joined Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming reality show ‘Lock Upp’. The makers have shared a video featuring the stand-up comedian being arrested.

There was a lot anticipation amongst the viewers wondering who it would be.

Munawar, who is a popular name was arrested by the Indore Police last year for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and was in jail for almost a month. He is a writer and rapper too.

Commenting on his association with ‘Lock Upp’, Munawar says: “‘Lock Upp’ is going to be a one-of-its-kind show, as I believe it has the potential to change the dynamics of the content-viewing experience in the Indian OTT industry.”

“Though it’s going to be a tough and challenging journey for me, I am glad that this show also gives me an opportunity to be myself in a real set up, he adds.

‘Lock Upp’ will be hosted by the Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. It will have 16 controversial celebrities locked in a jail for months without the amenities that we normally take for granted.

The show will be streaming from February 27 on ALTBalaji and MX Player.

(IANS)

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