Akanksha Chamola shuts down Ram Kapoor's 'cheating happens by mistake' remark in ‘Lock Upp 2’

A conversation on ‘Lock Upp Season 2’ has widespread discussion online after actor Ram Kapoor shared his views on infidelity, suggesting that cheating can sometimes happen "by mistake" during difficult phases in a marriage. His comments were immediately challenged by fellow contestant Akanksha Chamola, whose response has since resonated with many viewers on social media.

The exchange took place during a discussion on relationships, marriage and forgiveness. Ram Kapoor argued that every long-term relationship goes through highs and lows and that people can make mistakes during emotionally vulnerable moments.

He said, "You have highs and lows. You have good periods and bad periods. You have strong periods and weak periods. Bad phase me agar kisi ek se galti se kuch ho jaye... agar aap unke bagair nahi jee sakte, apne bachchon ke bagair nahin jee sakte aur bachchon ke liye family ke pass jaiye, then time heals everything. And nothing is a deal breaker (If you cheat on your partner during a bad phase and realise that you can't live without them or your children, and you go back to them for the sake of your kids, time heals the bond. There is nothing like a deal breaker in a relationship.)"

Akanksha Chamola disagreed almost immediately, saying that infidelity is not something that happens accidentally. She responded: "But sir galti se nahin hota hai ye cheez."

When Ram Kapoor replied, "Kabhi kabhi galti se ho jati hai,"

Akanksha stood by her point and elaborated further. She said, "Par sir galti se nahin hoti hai. Aap physically intimate ho rahe ho kisi se, wo ek process hai (No, it does not happen by mistake. When you are getting physically intimate with someone, it's a process). You have to take somebody's clothes off, take your clothes off, and do it and finish it off. You cannot say galti. Aisa nahi hai ki maine chaaku rakha aur galti se maar diya (You cannot call it a mistake. It's not like you stab someone and say that you kept a knife and mistakenly ran it through the other person)."

The discussion quickly spread across social media, with many users supporting Akanksha's perspective. Several viewers said they agreed with her argument that cheating involves a series of conscious decisions rather than an accidental act.

One user commented, "She is absolutely right."

Another wrote, "Galti ho gayi hogi Ram ji se tabhi justify kar rhe hain [Ram must have cheated on his partner; hence, he is justifying it]."

Some users also speculated about Akanksha Chamola's personal life, with one suggesting that her estranged husband, actor Gaurav Khanna, may have cheated on her and that it could be the reason behind their divorce. However, there has been no confirmation regarding such claims.

Another viewer questioned Ram Kapoor's statement, writing, "What do you mean by galti se? Bro, you can break a glass by mistake but can't break someone's heart and trust by mistake."

Other reactions included criticism of Ram Kapoor's views, with one user questioning his ideology and another remarking that participating in Lock Upp 2 at the age of 52 had only damaged his public image.

A separate comment read, "People trying to normalise cheating may have done it, so they are trying to justify their actions to others and themselves."

This is not the first time Ram Kapoor has found himself at the centre of online criticism during the reality show. Earlier, he faced backlash from viewers over what many described as entitled behaviour on Lock Upp 2. Some social media users even remarked that he would not have behaved in a similar manner if he had been participating in Bigg Boss, hosted by Salman Khan.

The debate around Ram Kapoor continues to draw attention online, with viewers divided over whether mistakes made during difficult phases of a relationship can be forgiven, while many continue to back Akanksha Chamola's argument that infidelity is a conscious choice than an accident.