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Exclusive | 'Dheeraj is being his most authentic self': Vinny Dhoopar on his Lock Upp journey, strategy and house fights
Updated On: 15 July, 2026 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
Vinny Dhoopar says husband Dheeraj Dhoopar joined Lock Upp because its 40-day format felt ideal after years of declining reality shows. Calling him "authentic," she believes his game will only get stronger and dismissed the ongoing outside controversies as part of reality television

Dheeraj and Vinny Dhoopar (Picture via Instagram)
Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar's stint on Lock Upp has gradually gained momentum, with the actor slowly revealing different facets of his personality inside the jail. In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, his wife, Vinny Dhoopar, spoke about why he finally agreed to do a reality show, his gameplay, and the controversies unfolding inside the house.
Vinny Dhoopar reacts to hubby Dheeraj's Lock Upp journey
Revealing why Dheeraj took up Lock Upp after turning down several reality offers over the years, Vinny said, "For many years, he has been offered shows, reality shows, captive reality shows. And he is a very private person."




