Jannat Zubair Backs Shivangi Joshi Amid Shilpa Shinde Controversy; Here's What She Said

The controversy surrounding Shilpa Shinde's remarks about Shivangi Joshi on reality show 'Lock Upp 2' continues to gain attention. After clips of Shilpa's comments went viral on social media, Shivangi's close friend Jannat Zubair has now come out in support of her and seemingly called out Shilpa for making personal remarks.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, Jannat shared a picture of Shivangi from 'Lock Upp 2' and penned a heartfelt note backing her friend. Without naming Shilpa directly, Jannat expressed disappointment over people passing judgment on someone without truly knowing them.

"Attacking a Woman's Character Should Never Become Entertainment"

In her note, Jannat wrote, “It's strange how easily people choose to judge someone's character without really knowing them. I've known Shivangi for years, and I know the values she carries and the person she is. That's why watching her being spoken about this way doesn't sit right with me.”

She further added, “You can disagree with someone, call out their actions, or have a different perspective. But attacking a woman's character should never become entertainment. Always with you.” She also tagged Shivangi Joshi in the post.

The message quickly grabbed attention online, with fans praising Jannat for standing by her friend during the ongoing controversy.

What Shilpa Shinde Said on ‘Lock Upp 2':

The backlash began after Shilpa spoke about Shivangi during a conversation with fellow contestant Shreya Kalra on 'Lock Upp 2'. Discussing her equation with Shivangi, Shilpa said, “I feel like I'm going to clash with Shivangi because she seems fully prepared for it. She praises me to my face, but she is very pissed off with me. She absolutely does not like me.”

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When the conversation continued, Shilpa made remarks about Shivangi's personal life and alleged relationships. She said, “Hum kharaab hain. Wo bohot achhi hai. Mai bhi aise logon ko saamne na khada karu. Barabar karti hu main usko. Theek karke jaungi yaha se usko. Bakwaas! Itne shows kiye ab tak, jis show mein wo gayi hai, uss show mein uss ladke ke saath affair raha hai. Abhi Kushal Tandon, kitna bada hai use age wise dekho toh. Uske saath bhi to affair tha uska.”

Social Media Reacts:

The remarks sparked widespread criticism online, with many viewers accusing Shilpa of making unverified claims and unnecessarily dragging Shivangi's personal life into the spotlight. During the conversation, Shreya Kalra also appeared uncomfortable and indirectly questioned the relevance of such remarks, asking, “What does it matter to us?”

As the controversy continues to unfold, Jannat's public support has added another dimension to the debate, with many fans rallying behind Shivangi and condemning personal attacks in the name of entertainment.