EXCLUSIVE: Vinny Arora Defends Ram Kapoor Amid Backlash, Supports Dheeraj Dhoopar Standing Up For Himself; States, “People Are Too Quick To Judge”

The latest episodes of Lock Upp have sparked intense conversations, especially after Ram Kapoor’s heated interactions with contestants and Dheeraj Dhoopar’s firm stand during a tense moment. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Dheeraj’s wife, Vinny Arora Dhoopar, offered her perspective on what unfolded inside the house. Defending her husband’s actions, she said he was right to express his opinions instead of remaining silent under pressure. Vinny also addressed the criticism surrounding Ram Kapoor, urging people not to judge him solely based on edited television moments and stressing that the internet is often too quick to form opinions without understanding the complete context. Scroll down to read what she said and watch the full interview.

Vinny Arora On Ram Kapoor Getting Angry At Lock Upp Inmates

When asked about Ram Kapoor getting angry at Lock Upp inmates, Vinny Arora said, “Nahi, see, bahut baar aisa hota hai ki bahut saare underlying issues hote hain jo aap family members ke saath sirf isliye avoid karte rehte ho because you love them. Phir jab kuch ho jaata hai, you end up bringing all those things up. So I feel like, theek hai, Ram sir keh rahe the, ‘Mujhe bolne do, mujhe bolne do.’ But unko bolne se aaj tak koi rok paaya hai? Kabhi nahi. So that was one thing.”

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She continued, “But I’m still very proud of Dheeraj. The way he stood his ground and said, ‘I’m not a property on this set. I will have my own opinions, and I will speak. I will not just nod my head if I have to. I can’t stand here like a statue.’ Aur woh baat bilkul sahi thi. Us episode mein, I feel everything that Dheeraj did was absolutely correct. It’s just that everyone around him was trying to make him believe that he wasn’t right or that he wasn’t handling things properly. But actually, he was absolutely right. So my only concern was: how do I tell him that he’s doing perfectly fine?”

Vinny On Criticism Against Ram Kapoor

Speaking on the criticism against Ram, Vinny said, “Nahi yaar, matlab yeh toh baatein hain. Just because he’s on a platform like that, logon ko lagta hai ki they can say anything about him. But that’s not right. Just because he’s on TV, people say, ‘Unhone aisa kiya, yeh kiya, woh kiya, unhone aisa kyun kiya? He’s this kind of person.’ Agar ghar ke andar kisi ko bura lag raha hai, they’re very well capable of speaking for themselves and saying, ‘Humein yeh pasand aaya’ ya ‘Yeh pasand nahi aaya.’ Right? Andar toh koi nahi bol raha. Bahar sab bol rahe hain. And that affects a person.”

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Arora concluded, “It’s not right for us to build an image of him like that. He may be an outspoken man. He may be someone who’s fun-loving and outspoken, but that doesn’t mean he’s a bad person. Aur I’m sure agar ghar ke andar bhi koi ladki unse keh de, ‘Ram sir, aisi baat mat kijiye,’ ya ‘Please don’t hug me,’ or anything like that, I’m sure he would understand and respect that. But again, the internet is too quick to judge. Log bina soche-samjhe apni opinion bana lete hain, without thinking about the kind of impact it can have on a person and on everything that person has earned over all these years.”

About Ram’s Behaviour In Lock Upp

During his appearance on Lock Upp Season 2 in July 2026, Ram Kapoor caused significant controversy among fellow inmates due to his provocative behaviour. He sparked outrage by claiming that infidelity in long marriages (20-25 years) can occur “by mistake” and should be forgiven, a statement that angered co-contestant Akanksha Chamola, who argued that cheating is a conscious decision. Social media widely criticised Ram, deeming his views toxic and regressive.

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Additionally, Ram crossed personal boundaries by repeatedly entering Shreya Kalra’s personal space. He was seen kissing her on the cheeks and forehead after tasks. This prompted her to publicly protest and warn that he would face consequences if he continued. Apoorva Makhija also expressed irritation during a challenge when Ram admitted his kissing made Shreya uncomfortable. He was also called out for forcefully hugging and kissing contestant Akanksha Chaudhary under the pretext of offering comfort.

Near his eviction, Harshad Chopda criticised Ram and Dheeraj Dhoopar for allegedly voting him out strategically. He mocked their insecurity and hypocrisy.

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Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Dheeraj Dhoopar’s Wife Vinny Arora Breaks Silence On Lock Upp Chit Row; Defends, “I Owe An Explanation Only To My Husband”

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