Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa: Riyaz Aly’s Sister Riza Ali Reacts To Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Bots’ Remark,

Netflix's Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has been grabbing attention since its premiere. The reality show continues to make headlines for its intense tasks, heated confrontations, and candid conversations between the contestants and hosts. One recent moment from the show that has sparked widespread online discussion involved social media influencer Riyaz Aly.

During a recent episode, host Kangana Ranaut referred to Riyaz Aly's massive social media following as "bots." The remark quickly became a talking point among viewers and social media users, with many sharing their opinions on it. As the discussion continued online, Riyaz's sister, Riza Ali, came forward to defend her brother and spoke about the years of hard work behind his success.

In an interview with News18, Riza expressed how proud she is of Riyaz's journey and said that many people only see the success he has today without knowing the effort he has put in over the years.

She shared, “People see his 27 million followers today, but they don’t see the nine years of hard work behind them. Riyaz started creating content at age 13-14, went viral at 15, and built everything from scratch without any industry backing. He sacrificed his childhood, worked consistently, and always put our family first. Calling his followers ‘bots’ ignores the dedication and genuine love he has earned over the years.”

Riza Says It Was Difficult To Watch Riyaz Face Criticism

Speaking further, Riza admitted that it was emotionally difficult for her to watch her younger brother deal with the criticism that followed the episode.

She revealed that seeing Riyaz emotional after the comments deeply affected her. She also shared that watching their parents go through the situation made her feel helpless.

According to Riza, the entire family has witnessed Riyaz's journey from the very beginning and knows the amount of effort he has invested in building his career.

She also revealed that she encouraged Riyaz not to question his worth because his family knows the truth about his journey. She said they are proud of everything he has achieved despite the negativity surrounding him.

Riyaz's Journey Began At A Young Age

Recalling Riyaz's early years, Riza shared that he started creating content when he was just 13 or 14 years old.She said he became a viral sensation at 15 and gradually built his career without any support from the entertainment industry.

According to her, Riyaz made several sacrifices while chasing his dreams. She pointed out that while many teenagers were enjoying their childhood, Riyaz remained focused on creating content and working consistently towards his goals.

Riza also revealed that Riyaz had to face body-shaming during his teenage years. However, instead of letting those experiences discourage him, he used them as motivation to improve himself and continue moving forward.

She believes his success today is the result of years of discipline, consistency, and dedication.

Following Riza's interview, many fans appreciated her for standing by her brother during a difficult time. Several social media users also praised the siblings' close bond and acknowledged Riyaz's perseverance throughout his career.

The recent episode of Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has once again become one of the biggest talking points among viewers. While Kangana Ranaut's remark created debate online, Riza Ali's emotional response has brought attention to Riyaz Aly's journey and the years of hard work that, according to his family, helped him build his career and connect with millions of followers.

Calling his followers ‘bots’ ignores the dedication and genuine love he has earned over the years

- Riza Ali