Actor Kushal Tandon faces a controversy after influencer Shreya Kalra makes claims on the reality show Lock Upp. Kalra alleges that Tandon slid into her Instagram DMs while he was reportedly dating Shivangi Joshi, and she says she did not encourage or flirt back. She also claims she showed Shivangi the Instagram conversation, and that Joshi became emotional after reading the chats. Kalra further says Tandon told Shivangi that Kalra had messaged him first, which Kalra denies, saying she would not be the first to approach a man.

Joshi’s side is not presented in direct comments in the provided reports, but Tandon’s sister Tina Tandon responds to the allegations. In an Instagram statement, Tina says the claims about her brother’s past relationship are not true, describing them as at most “one side of the story.” She also urges people to hear both sides and notes that Tandon is currently unable to respond publicly while participating in a reality show.

Separate reports also reiterate that Kushal and Shivangi publicly confirmed their relationship in October 2024 and later confirmed a split in June 2025. They had worked together on Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka.