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Shresta Iyer has made it clear that she does not want to be known only as Indian cricket captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister. As she enters Netflix’s Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2, the content creator says she wants to build an identity of her own and show viewers who she really is.
During the grand premiere on June 27, Shresta spoke candidly about the trolling she has faced over the years and why she believes the reality show is the right platform to tell her story beyond her famous surname.
Shresta Iyer wants to create her own identity
The conversation began when Farah Khan asked Shresta what her identity would be without the Iyer surname. She said, “Mujhe joh lagta hai ki aapke naam se aapka surname hataya jaaye, then the story is very different.
Aapki identity kya hai without being Shreyas Iyer’s sister? (I feel that if your surname were removed from your name, the story would be very different. What is your identity without being Shreyas Iyer’s sister?)”
Reacting to the question, Shresta said, “I’ve faced a lot of trolling over the years, but I’ve learned to grow through it. Most people know me as Shreyas’ sister, but I’m here to create my own identity and be recognized for who I am. Lock Upp feels like the perfect platform to show a different side of me and let people know my story beyond that label.”
Meet Shreyas Iyer Sister Shresta Iyer
– In lockup season firstly he denied that She was trying to justify she is so much without her brother's name
But When Farah Khan countered she accept yes I come here make my own Identity 😭 pic.twitter.com/Xl8wlQR0nx
— Sumit (@beingsumit01) June 28, 2026
Shresta Iyer addresses IPL 2026 controversy
Shresta also spoke about the criticism she received during the IPL 2026 season after sharing an Instagram reel following the rain-hit Punjab Kings versus Kolkata Knight Riders match, which ended with both teams sharing a point.
In the video, she joked, “Saade Punjabiyan da dil vadda hunda ae, lo de ditta ek point (Punjabis have a big heart, so we gave you one point),” suggesting that Punjab Kings had “gifted” KKR a point. While many viewers saw it as harmless banter, the reel also attracted criticism on social media.
Host Riteish Deshmukh brought up the controversy during the premiere and asked Shresta about the backlash. She said, “Maine kisi ke sentiments hurt nahi kiye hai (I did not hurt anyone’s sentiments). I think it was just fun banter. Sports mein aise fun banters hote rehte hai (Such fun banters are common in sports).”
‘I won’t stay silent’
Shresta also revealed what she believes will be her biggest strength inside the Lock Upp house. She said she values kindness but will not tolerate disrespect from anyone.
She said, “One thing I absolutely cannot tolerate is disrespect. I’m someone who treats people with kindness and expects the same in return. If someone crosses a line or misbehaves, I won’t stay silent. I will stand up for myself and give it back tenfold. I’m coming into Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa as my authentic self, and that’s exactly what people will see.”
With Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa Season 2, Shresta hopes audiences will get to know her beyond her family name as she begins a new chapter on reality television.
