Ashish Vidyarthi Breaks Silence On Apoorva Mukhija's The Traitors Controversy
The Traitors faces off-screen drama as Sudhanshu Pandey publicly criticised Apoorva Mukhija for disrespecting Ashish Vidyarthi.
The reality show The Traitors has been making waves for its dramatic twists and turns. And, things took a nasty turn when Sudhanshu Pandey criticised Apoorva Mukhija, a contestant on the show, for allegedly using disrespectful language towards fellow contestant and veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi. The issue has sparked a heated debate online.
Now, Ashish Vidyarthi has responded to the controversy. 'For me, that was just a reflection of real life. In reality, you meet all kinds of people, some are wonderful, some not so much. It's part of the experience," Ashish said in an interview with News9Live.
He added that what truly matters is whether you would want to spend time with that person again. He also downplayed the importance of 'edginess,' suggesting that some people use provocative language or behaviour solely to stand out.
'And they do stand out. It seems to me they feel that way about themselves, too. People say things like, 'You've become rough or edgy,' but maybe that's part of their identity now. So be it," he continued.
The actor, known for his iconic villainous roles, noted that a bit of drama is essential to make a story engaging. He advised against taking things personally, saying, 'If everyone were nice, where's the drama? It's the conflicts that make a story worth telling. Otherwise, we'd just be exchanging pleasantries and not creating anything memorable."
What did Sudhanshu Pandey say?
Sudhanshu Pandey expressed his disapproval during an Instagram Live, criticising Apoorva Mukhija's casual remark about Ashish Vidyarthi. He questioned whether this behaviour was representative of Gen Z's idea of 'cool" and strongly condemned the use of disrespectful language, especially towards elders. Sudhanshu stated, 'Is this what we consider cool? I think it's utter nonsense and a reflection of a deeper issue in our society."
He went on to add, 'Even I have kids, and even they are Gen-Z and they are extremely respectful to other people. So I am sorry, I think there are a lot of problems," the actor added, expressing his disappointment.
He revealed that hurtful comments were made about him behind his back, which he only discovered after watching the show. 'It really breaks my heart," he said.
The Traitors is a reality show hosted by Karan Johar, which premiered on Prime Video on June 12. The show features 20 celebrities competing in a game of trust and betrayal.
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