Lock Upp was an opportunity for me to entertain my audience - Munawar Faruqui

The winner of the popular television series ‘Lock Upp’, Munawar Faruqui, interacted with fans on ShareChat. Munawar shared his strategy behind winning the show, some cherished moments, and hardships faced during the show.

During the session, Munawar revealed that one of the most significant reasons behind joining the show was to reach out to his fans since such platforms can be life-changing for any content creator. He was optimistic throughout his journey in the show, and said that it was necessary to stand out amongst other contestants and keep the audience entertained.

Reminiscing about his accomplishments on the show, Munawar appreciated himself for not giving up when he got injured during a task. He also credited the show for making him more expressive. During the discussion, Munawar expressed that everyone tried to act fake in the initial days of the show. Later on, his contenders came out with their true identities.

Flaunting one of his quirky, self-written shayaris, Munawar explained the meaning of the urdu word ‘Takabbur’ or Arrogance from which everyone should save themselves.

Talking about his journey of becoming a comedian, he spoke about how it happened by chance. He got to know about an open mic event and gave it a try. During those days, he travelled for four hours for a mere four-minute stage time. Though this phase of his life was filled with struggles, his never-give-up attitude made him truly successful.