Social media has been buzzing ever since Munawar Faruqui was introduced as a contestant on Lock Up, The ALTBalaji-MX Player present will see Kangana Ranaut because the host whereas 16 ‘controversial celebrities’ will combat for survival in what’s being described by makers as a ‘badass jail’. The present will go on for 72 days.
The humorist, who has been within the eye of the storm for many of 2021, believes Lock Upp provides him an opportunity for social media cleaning. “I thought it would be my getaway but I have been told they have planned bigger torture for us,” Munawar smiles. He spent a month in jail final yr for allegedly “insulting Hindu gods and goddesses” throughout one in every of his reveals. After he was launched on bail, over a dozen of his reveals have been canceled. In an announcement, the comic had later mentioned that he was put in jail for a joke he had by no means made. He had additionally hinted that he was completed with comedy. ,Nafrat jeet gayiartist haar gaya (hate has received, artist has misplaced). I’m completed, goodbye. Injustice,” he had written.
In an unique chat with indianexpress.com, Munawar mentioned that when he was approached for the present, he knew it will be a really totally different expertise. Stated that it is also going to be a problem to step out of his consolation zone, Munawar mentioned that he’s glad as folks will get to know him. “Honestly, there are followers who observe you, and there are individuals who hate you for no cause. Then, there are some who do not actually know you. This present isn’t just about me as folks might tune in for the host and the opposite contestants. However, they will even get to know me. I’ve all the time been an actual individual and I feel with this present, you will note my unfiltered character.”
Having been underneath the scanner for months at finish, what made him select a present that’s prone to thrive on controversies? In a stern tone Munawar Faruqui mentioned, “Firstly, I do not assume there’s something mistaken in being controversial. It solely implies that folks didn’t hear your aspect of the story, or perhaps you have been taken out of context. I by no means needed to be part of controversies. I by no means went and informed the media my assertion to trigger some bawaal (commotion). The a part of my video that had harm folks, I eliminated it instantly. It was the general public that performed it round for a yr and made it information. I by no means needed to be controversial, they made me so. I used to be blissful doing comedy and celebrating my 100 million numbers.”
Given the present relies on a jail setup, Munawar Faruqui mentioned that there are experiences in life that “one doesn’t want to relive or even talk about”, and that is one in every of them. While he’s not positive how issues will go for him within the present, he’s assured that nothing would set off him. He mentioned, “Honestly, I believe in sabr (patience) but every person has a different threshold. I am also a human and don’t know how much I can tolerate. But otherwise, I am a very calm person and I understand if someone is mean, that’s their personality. It doesn’t bother me.”
In the promos, Kangana Ranaut has promised she is going to make life hell for the contestants. With each of them having very totally different ideologies, will issues come to a head between him and the actor? “If somebody believes in ideologies, they might additionally consider that we reside in a democratic nation. We all have the liberty of speech and to place throughout our beliefs. If one expects to be heard and their opinions revered, they too must do the identical. It’s going to be a give and take scenario.”
He additionally shared that he has no fears in regards to the venture. “There may be things that I may not like, but fear is a big word. It’s a reality show but at the end of the day, it is only work for me. I don’t think there’s any scope for any apprehensions.”
Munawar Faruqui’s promo had him discussing his ‘reveals getting canceled’. When requested if Lock Upp will enhance the scenario for him, he mentioned, “That just isn’t why I’m doing the present. People who hate me won’t ever perceive me. These points have been created for no cause. Also, I have not been formally banned. If folks go to my present’s venue and threaten the organisers, then they’re the issue to the society, not me. I’m simply making folks giggle. I’ve all the time had a platform to voice my opinion. People who observe me, know that I all the time ship out messages in a light-weight method. I make jokes about my worst conditions. My solely intention is to entertain.”
Starting February 27, Lock Upp will stream on ALTBalaji and MX Player. Apart from Munawar Faruqui, Nisha Rawal has additionally been confirmed as a contestant.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
