‘I made a lot of money’: Pamala Serena reveals secret cricket betting past on Lock Upp 2

3 min readMumbaiJul 26, 2026 12:15 PM IST

Pamala Serena, who rose to fame with Netflix India’s Desi Bling, is currently seen on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. On the latest Judgement Day episode of the reality show, Pamala, Harshad Chopda and Sufi Motiwala found themselves in the bottom three. To avoid elimination, Pamala was given a chance to reveal one of her secrets. During the segment, she claimed she had earned money by placing bets on cricket matches using alleged insider information while she was a student.

Sharing details of her claim, Pamala said a friend who was close to several cricketers would pass on insider information about cricket matches, which she used to place bets in London. “I am not proud of it, but when I was a student, I had a friend who was very close to several cricketers. And he used to get tip offs about who would win the match, which player would score how much. This information was first-hand; it came straight from the team. In London, we have bookies where you can gamble and place bets. So, I took those tips from my friend, and I placed bets. I made a lot of money. It was legal in London to place bets on matches. Knowing the odds were in my favor, I tried it once; it worked, and then I continued,” she said.

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Pamela further added, “As a student having that substantial amount of money, I enjoyed it then, but it was the wrong way to make money. It went on for a few months, and then they got caught. I had the information, so I thought, why not use it? And I did. I know this will probably blow up the internet, which is why I never told this to anyone.”

Harshad Chopda gets evicted

Following Pamala Serena’s confession, Harshad Chopda and Sufi Motiwala were left facing elimination. Ultimately, Harshad was evicted after his fellow contestants voted him out. His journey on the reality show was marked by several emotional revelations. Soon after entering the house, Harshad opened up about being cheated on by his girlfriend and best friend. Last weekend, he also revealed that he had attempted self-harm during a difficult phase in his relationship.

As per reports, Harshad Chopda and Yogesh Rawat will return to Lock Upp Season 2 next week. They will challenge Sufi Motiwala and Dheeraj Dhoopar on the show and will get back in the game after they win.

Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa streams on Netflix India every Saturday to Thursday at 8 pm.

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Disclaimer: This article references a participant’s statement on a reality show regarding past gambling activities using alleged insider information. The claims are unverified and presented strictly for entertainment and informational purposes, and do not constitute financial or legal advice. Readers are advised to act responsibly and adhere to all applicable local laws concerning betting and financial transactions.

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