After revealing the name of the first contestant, Nisha Rawal, of ALTBalaji and MX Player’s Lock Upp, the makers have now disclosed the identity of the second entrant in the Kangana Ranaut-hosted show. 

Recently, the makers launched a teaser video of a stand-up comedian getting arrested. The contestant has now been confirmed as Munawar Faruqui. Munawar, a popular standup comic based in Mumbai, was arrested by the Indore Police last year and was in jail for almost a month. He is also a writer and a rapper.

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 setup. I am glad to be associated with ALTBalaji, MX Player for offering me such a unique reality show.”