Apurva Mukhija’s Exit Mirrors Ravi Kishan’s Viral ‘Country Duty’ Quote

During the July 29 episode of the reality competition “Lock Up: Sach Ya Saza,” host Ritesh Deshmukh gave Apurva Mukhija a farewell that resonated with a popular internet catchphrase.

The actor‑host described Apurva as a “perfect agent of chaos,” applauding her knack for stirring up drama while keeping the audience entertained. He confirmed that her participation in the game had reached its conclusion.

In a tongue‑in‑cheek tone, Deshmukh said, “Apurva, you’re not being called for ‘country’s duty,’ but the duty I handed you as a host is finished.” The comment directly referenced Ravi Kishan’s widely shared line when he exited the reality show “The Alliance,” citing an alleged system order to report for national duty.

Kishan’s dramatic exit, complete with a suspenseful score and a fabricated message, quickly went viral on Instagram and spurred a wave of memes.

“Lock Up” continues under the joint stewardship of Farah Khan and Ritesh Deshmukh, featuring a cast that includes Pamelá Serena, Aakansha Chamola, Shilpa Shinde, Ram Kapoor, Yogesh Rawat, Shreya Kelra, Shivangi Joshi, Harshad Chopda, and Varun Yadav (Laila).