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Ram Kapoor infidelity remarks spark debate on Lock Upp 2

Published 30 June 2026

A debate on infidelity and forgiveness has ignited controversy on the reality show "Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa," following comments made by actor Ram Kapoor. During a discussion on June 29, Kapoor suggested that cheating is not necessarily a reason to end a marriage if genuine love exists between partners, a viewpoint that was immediately challenged by fellow contestant Akanksha Chamola.

The conversation began when contestant Shreya Kalra asked Kapoor what he would do if his partner was unfaithful. He responded that nothing is a dealbreaker if a couple truly loves each other. Kapoor described marriage as a difficult journey requiring daily effort, with long-term relationships experiencing highs and lows over many years. He argued that if a mistake occurs during a bad phase, and the individuals involved cannot imagine life without their partner or children, then time can heal the wound and the relationship can survive.

Actor Akanksha Chamola strongly disagreed with this characterization. She countered that physical infidelity cannot happen "by mistake," as it involves a series of conscious choices and actions. She argued that the process of becoming intimate with someone outside a...

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