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News18
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Uorfi Javed Calls Purav Jha ‘A Gem' After His Exit From The Traitors
Uorfi Javed showers love on Purav Jha after his emotional exit from The Traitors. In a finale filled with twists, tension and emotional goodbyes, YouTuber-actor Purav Jha was eliminated from The Traitors India Season 1. Known for his sharp instincts and strategic gameplay, Purav stumbled at a crucial moment, misreading a key conversation that ultimately led to his exit. Fans, however, rallied behind him, flooding social media with support. As the finale unfolded, it was revealed that Purav and comedian Harsh Gujral were the actual traitors, unmasked during the dramatic Circle of Shaq. Meanwhile, Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther walked away as the season's unexpected winners. The emotional weight of the loss hit Purav on his flight back to Mumbai. Late Thursday night, he took to Instagram to share his feelings, posting a message that moved fans to tears. 'I was crying last night on the flight. I never thought I'd get this kind of support," he wrote, adding that many fans told him they were heartbroken when he didn't win and that no matter what, he did, in their hearts. With honesty, he reflected on his gameplay and his unique role as one of the traitors. 'Maybe I failed as a traitor," he admitted, 'but your love made me a winner." It's that humility, that self-awareness, that elevated him beyond just another contestant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Purav Jha (@puravjha) But the internet wasn't the only place where love came his way. Uorfi Javed, one of the season's winners, took to Instagram with a warm shoutout for Purav. Sharing a candid photo of the two, Uorfi wrote: 'Purav Jha , you were incredible! Not just your game but even in real life, you're a gem!! " The picture, which shows them all smiling and hugging, has fans gushing over the unexpected yet wholesome friendship that blossomed during the show. Though Purav played the role of a traitor, his bond with fellow contestant Apoorva Mukhija remained one of the season's highlights. Fans rooted for their emotional connection, and some even speculated on romantic sparks. But his final misstep of misjudging the endgame and failing to protect his cover led to his elimination at the hands of Uorfi and Nikita Luther. Despite the loss, Purav exited with grace. He even urged his fans not to troll or threaten anyone from the show, saying, 'Do not spread hate." First Published:
News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Traitors' Purav Jha BACKS Uorfi Javed Against Abusive Messages: 'Not Acceptable'
Last Updated: Purav Jha, a contestant on The Traitors, re-shared Uorfi Javed's post addressing abusive messages she received after winning the show. YouTuber Purav Jha, who was also a part of The Traitors, has re-shared Uorfi Javed's post, calling out the abusive messages she has been receiving for winning the show. He urged fans to 'show some love". For the unversed, Purav was one of the 20 contestants on the show. Recently, co-traitor Elnaaz Norouzi accused him of playing the 'game dirty". Purav dropped one of the posts with abusive messages for Uorfi Javed. He penned, 'This is totally not acceptable. Kisi ko kuch bhe bolna ye galat hai yaarr… doston show some love to @urf7i Apka pyaar he hume khushi aur motivation deta hai (It's wrong to say such things to someone, yaar… friends, show some love to @urf7i. Your love gives us happiness and motivation)." Take a look: Purav Jha was one of the strongest contestants on The Traitors. However, he couldn't win the show. Later, he took to Instagram and shared photos of him crying inconsolably on his way back on the flight. He penned, '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 Like legit kuch log mere lie ro rahe ki aap kyu nahe jeete." He continued, 'O hello cuties me jeet gaya isse zyda aur kya chaiye mujhe.. 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… 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." What was Uorfi Javed's message after winning The Traitors? Uorfi Javed called out all those who wrote abusive messages on her inbox after she won the show. She penned, 'When we you don't like something a girl does, just drop the 'R' word. Not the first time I've been threatened or abused like this but this time it's not because of my clothes but because I won a show . Imagine being so petty that when your favourite player doesn't win you resort to abusing and threatening . These are the most decent ones I uploaded . No matter what I do , people just love hating and abusing . Harsh ko na Nikalti toh Pyar me andhi, harsh ko nikal Diya toh dhokhebaaz. Purav ko Jeetne deti toh bewakoof, nahi jeetne diya toh cheater . Hate has never stopped me before , it never will now." Uorfi won the show along with professional poker player, Nikita Luther. First Published: July 04, 2025, 18:09 IST
India Today
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Is The Traitors seducing new India through deception and manipulation?
In a world where reality TV thrives on chaos and conflict, a new show has quietly taken over Indian OTT space. It's intense, psychological, and proudly built on deception.'The Traitors' on Prime Video is winning hearts by breaking all the Indian viewers who have grown up watching 'Bigg Boss', 'The Traitors' feels like the next natural step. In 'Bigg Boss', the contestants have to win the hearts of their fellow contestants and the viewers to stay in the game for longer. However, 'The Traitors' is all about strategy, secrets, and survival. And surprisingly, Indian audiences love format is simple but twisted in its own way. A group of contestants is divided into two - the traitors and the innocents. The traitors will go on 'murdering' the innocents, until the latter manage to identify them in the circle of shaq and vote them out. Each day brings paranoia, as everyone tries to figure out who's lying and who's loyal. It's less about performance and more about playing the game with your head, bluffing, and mental shift in narrative toward clever, mind-based gameplay is significant. Indian reality TV has mostly focused on the 'good guys', the heartwarming rags-to-riches stories and heightened emotional appeal. Even in shows like 'Roadies', you root for the contestants who show their physical capabilities by performing various tasks and play the game abiding by all the rules. But now, the spotlight is on something different.'The Traitors' glorifies manipulation. People lie and still walk away as heroes. You need the skill to lie to win the of this shift comes from exposure to global content. 'The Traitors', which is already a hit overseas, brings that global tone into an Indian context. It's fast-paced, smart, and darkly season, the names that took over the conversation weren't your typical actors. They were faces you and I see on our Instagram and YouTube Purav Jha and Instagram sensation Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid dominated the conversations. They aren't just playing the game; they're redefining what a reality TV star looks Jha wears the mask of a traitor and goes on 'murdering' people on the show. At one point, we also see him turn against his own friends for the sake for the game. He plays the villain but gets love like a hero. His sharp tongue and smarter mind have made him a Mukhija is bold, confident, and unapologetic. She calls a spade a spade and proclaims to 'use more than one brain cell at all times'. Her bid to catch the traitors won the applause of not just her fellow contestants but also Karan Johar. Despite 'India's Got Latent' controversy, she managed to avoid being cancelled. Instead, she is celebrated for doing what she is doing on the have become new-age role models. Not for being kind or truthful, but for being clever and ruthless. In many ways, they reflect what young people admire today—success through smart moves, not necessarily honesty. They plan, execute, and survive. And in a world obsessed with winning, that attitude strikes a chord. Them reaching the finale is a testament to the fact that they understand the rise of morally grey characters being celebrated isn't accidental. Audiences now seem less interested in simple good-versus-evil narratives. They want complexity. They want to see someone lie well. They want to guess who's faking it. And more importantly, they want to cheer for the ones who manipulate the game and still even more interesting is how 'The Traitors' plays with our ideas of morality. In regular life, lying and betrayal are wrong. But in this show, they're not only allowed but rewarded. The ones who deceive the best survive. That flips traditional values on their some ways, 'The Traitors' reflects real life. Many young Indians today are navigating cutthroat worlds in the job market, online influence, or competitive academics. In those spaces, being strategic isn't seen as negative but necessary. So, when they see someone outwit the system on screen, it doesn't feel like 'Bigg Boss' loyalists, this show feels like a more mature version of reality TV. It is less shouting and more success of 'The Traitors', which has already been renewed for a second season, also shows where Indian reality TV is headed. It is no longer about flashy sets and dramatic music, shows now need strong concepts and clever editing. The game of deception is a new form of entertainment, all thanks to 'The Traitors'.Rebel Kid and Purav Jha might not be traditional role models, but they represent the new generation with a new mindset. This mindset values cleverness over kindness, game play over public perception, and victory, even if it's built on that's good or bad is up for debate. But what is certain is that India is matter who wins the finale of 'The Traitors' tonight (July 3), it is the victory of lying and deception in a society that is expected to be fair and just.- EndsMust Watch
News18
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Apoorva Mukhija Calls The Traitors Journey A ‘Roller Coaster'
Along with Apoorva, Harsh Gujral, Jasmin Bhasin, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Uorfi Javed, and Sudhanshu Pandey have also made it to the finale of The Traitors. Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, is one of the contestants on Karan Johar's reality show, The Traitors. With her clever gameplay, she has become one of the show's favourites among viewers, available on Prime Video. Following the premiere of episodes 7, 8 and 9, Apoorva penned a note reflecting on her journey. The 23-year-old influencer shared the note on her Instagram Story on Friday, June 27. She wrote, 'These past few weeks have been a roller coaster. To say I am grateful would be an understatement." Revealing that the shoot for The Traitors was 'traumatic," Apoorva added, 'I will always cherish the moments I had with Sufi Motiwala and Jannat Zubair and Purav Jha." She concluded her note, by saying, 'Thank you for all the love, the hate, the feedback, and the edits. Can't wait for the finale." In the latest episodes of the show, released on June 26, five contestants out of the remaining 20 got eliminated. They were Janvee Gaur, Elnaaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, Jannat Zubair and Anshula Kapoor. The contestants who made it to the final episode of The Traitors Season 1 are Harsh Gujral, Apoorva Mukhija, Jasmin Bhasin, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Uorfi Javed, and Sudhanshu Pandey. Shot at the sumptuous and majestic Hotel Suryagarh in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, The Traitors' grand finale episode will air on July 3 at 8 PM. The debut season of The Traitors, hosted by KJo, generated so much buzz that it was renewed for another gripping season. On Wednesday, June 25, Amazon Prime Video took to its social media accounts to announce that The Traitors was officially greenlit for a second season. It is an adaptation of the British show of the same name. Speaking of Apoorva, she participated in the reality show just months after she got embroiled in a controversy due to Samay Raina's YouTube show India's Got Latent. She, along with Samay and Ranveer Allahbadia, faced massive backlash earlier this year after an episode of the show grabbed everyone's attention in which Ranveer posed an offensive question to a contestant. Following the backlash, she went missing in action from social media. However, she returned to the platform by sharing with people all the troubles and challenges she had faced due to the controversy. First Published:
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Traitors finale release date and time: When will the first season's last episode drop?
The Traitors last episode release date and time: The eagerly awaited finale of The Traitors Season 1 is just around the corner, wrapping up weeks filled with strategy, deception, and unexpected twists. Featuring contestants such as Apoorva Mukhija, Purav Jha, Jasmin Bhasin, and more, the show has kept audiences captivated throughout its run. As the competition nears its conclusion, viewers are keen to discover whether the clever Traitors will prevail or if the innocents will outsmart them. Find out below when the final episode will be released. The Traitors last episode release date and time The Traitors finale (Episode 10), will be released on Prime Video on 3rd July and 8 PM IST. What is The Traitors about? The Traitors is the Indian version of the internationally acclaimed reality series, which has been produced in more than 30 countries. Its first season began with 20 celebrity participants hailing from diverse fields such as modelling, acting, and social media influence, along with other notable personalities. Over the course of nine episodes, several contestants were voted out by their fellow players, narrowing down the competition. Who all were evicted from The Traitors? This season has seen the elimination of several contestants, including Sahil Salathia, Lakshmi Manchu, Raj Kundra, Mukesh Chhabra, Karan Kundrra, Ashish Vidyarthi, Janvee Gaur, Raftaar, Elnaaz Norouzi, Anshula Kapoor, Sufi Motiwala, Maheep Kapoor, and Jannat Zubair. Who all are in the finale of The Traitors? Apoorva Mukhija (also known as The Rebel Kid), Harsh Gujral, Jasmin Bhasin, Purav Jha, Nikita Luther, Sudhanshu Pandey, and Uorfi Javed remain in the competition and are still holding their ground.
