Model and reality television contestant Akanksha Choudhary made an emotional revelation on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, alleging that she encountered sexual misconduct while seeking financial assistance to participate in a beauty pageant earlier in her career.
Speaking before her eviction from the reality show, Akanksha described an incident involving an influential person connected to the pageant industry. Hunterfly has not independently verified these allegations, and no response from the person referred to by Akanksha was available at the time of publication.
Akanksha Shares Her Experience
According to Akanksha, she needed approximately ₹1–2 lakh to cover expenses such as pageant training, garments, and participation costs. She said her family was unable to arrange the required amount, prompting her to seek financial help from someone she knew professionally through the pageant circuit.
She explained that the individual had previously supported aspiring contestants financially, and she approached him with the understanding that she would repay the assistance through work.
Akanksha alleged that after inviting her to meet, the individual behaved inappropriately and demanded sexual favours in exchange for financial support. She became emotional while recounting the experience during the show.
Emotional Moment on the Reality Show
The revelation was one of the most emotional moments of the episode. Hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh commended Akanksha for speaking publicly about an experience she described as deeply traumatic.
The hosts acknowledged the difficulty many individuals face when discussing alleged harassment or exploitation and appreciated her willingness to share her story on a national platform.
A Broader Conversation About Safety
Although Akanksha did not disclose the identity of the person she referred to, her account has renewed conversations about safety, professional ethics, and accountability in industries where aspiring talent often depends on mentorship, networking, or financial support.
Workplace experts and women’s rights advocates have consistently encouraged anyone who experiences or witnesses sexual harassment to seek help through appropriate legal and institutional channels where available.
Importance of Reporting Allegations Responsibly
Allegations of sexual misconduct are serious and should be handled with fairness and due process. Reporting such claims responsibly involves distinguishing between allegations and established facts.
No findings by a court or investigative authority regarding the allegations described by Akanksha were referenced during the episode.
