Purav Jha Says He 'Cried Last Night' After Losing The Traitors: 'I Didn't Win The Show But...'
Chosen as the season's first Traitor by host Karan Johar, Purav was eliminated during the tense Circle of Shaq round by fellow contestants Uorfi, Nikita, Harsh and Sudanshu.
YouTuber and actor Purav Jha, who was one of the most talked-about contestants on the reality show The Traitors, has penned an emotional note after the finale aired on July 3. Chosen as the season's first Traitor by host Karan Johar, Purav was eliminated during the tense Circle of Shaq round by fellow contestants Uorfi Javed, Nikita Luther, Harsh Gujral, and Sudanshu Pandey.
A day after the finale, on July 4, Purav took to Instagram to share how overwhelmed he felt after his elimination. He posted a series of photos, including one of him crying on a flight back to Mumbai. 'I was crying last night in the flight not just because of I didn't win the show.. bhyiii mene jo aapke texts dekhe DM me.. ufffff bhyiii zindgi me nahe socha ki kabhi itna pyaar milega," he wrote. 'Like legit kuch log mere lie ro rahe ki aap kyu nahe jeete..O hello cuties me jeet gaya. isse zyda aur kya chaiye mujhe."
Purav also reacted to a shocking revelation during the finale. Uorfi, one of the joint winners, disclosed that she had overheard Purav and co-Traitor Harsh strategising about their next move—something that led to his eventual ouster. Reacting to that, Purav wrote, 'I really don't know itne dheere baat karne par bhe kya fucked up hua last ke 10 min me…Ki samne wale ne sun lia…Anyways iam so so so happy ki aap logo ke pyaar ne mujhe winner bana dia."
Despite not winning the game, Purav ended his note with gratitude and optimism. 'Baki innocents ko khoob badhai. #TheTraitors this show was truly Roller coaster for me. Thank you Again may be i failed as a Traitor But your love made me a winner."
Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther were crowned the winners of The Traitors, taking home Rs 70 Lakh in prize money. The series finale brought an emotional end to what was a dramatic, twist-filled journey for all contestants.
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July 04, 2025, 21:31 IST
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