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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
The Traitors: Anshula Kapoor Reveals She Was Diagnosed With PTSD After 'Traumatising' Show
Last Updated: Anshula Kapoor has raised concerns about the mental repercussions of participating in Karan Johar's show. Entrepreneur Anshula Kapoor has become a fan favourite on the reality OTT show, The Traitors. Hosted by Karan Johar, The Traitors is an Indian adaptation of the globally acclaimed series of the same name. The series features 20 celebrity contestants, including Anshula, who participated in the show for a grand prize. However, the deception and anxiety-inducing environment of the show have caused Anshula to develop mental health issues. Anshula Kapoor told The Quint, 'Living without communication with the outside world for the entire duration of the show was extremely difficult." She described the show as 'stressful" and 'traumatising". Anshula mentioned that she said yes to the show as she was told it 'would be akin to the original format, but that's not what it ended up being". She added, 'It was not about filming long hours, but about the conversations and atmosphere of the house… There were no intercoms in our room. They had blacked out our room numbers, so we didn't know our own or anyone else's room number. They had placed wind chimes outside our room door, and if you opened the door when you weren't supposed to, someone would come and tell you not to leave your room." Anushula revealed she developed major anxiety on the show. She said, 'I had to go back into intensive therapy after the show, and I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder." She claimed she did not have PTSD before participating in the show. Anshula mentioned that she isn't the only contestant who is dealing with mental trauma after the show. Previously, Anshula took to her Instagram to reveal how the production managed to keep secrets during filming. She said, 'There was so much secrecy. We weren't told who our fellow participants would be. When we were flying from Bombay also to shoot for this, I think Elnaz, Ashish ji, Sufi, and Jannat were on my flight. To keep it as secret as possible, even during the check-in process at the airport, we were given different slots. We were given a 'shadow'—our own personal valet." She further added that the makers ad even divided the 20 participants into two different hotels when they were first staying in. Two days before the filming, they were all sent from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. 'And this hotel—while we were getting checked in—they literally were like, 'Okay, you'll have your phone for like three hours more, and then tonight somebody's going to come.' Not just phones, all the electronic equipment—they were taking it all. But it was all about isolation, because they didn't want us to form alliances outside the show," she said. Anshula further said that while each episode of The Traitors is only about an hour long, the contestants were shooting for 16 to 18 hours a day. The Traitors made its grand debut on Prime Video on June 12 at 8 PM. The show released the first three episodes on launch day, and new episodes continued to drop every Thursday at 8 PM. The finale of the show will premiere on July 3. Meanwhile, season 2 of the show has already been confirmed. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anshula Kapoor says she was diagnosed with PTSD after elimination from 'The Traitors', calls the show extremely difficult
Anshula Kapoor was recently seen in the OTT reality series 'The Traitors', hosted by Karan Johar . Adapted from the international format of the same name, the show brings together 20 celebrity contestants, who are placed under high-pressure conditions in pursuit of a grand prize. The gameplay revolves around secrecy and psychological tactics. Anshula Kapoor reveals the hardships she faced in The Traitors After being eliminated from the show, Anshula opened up about the emotional toll it had taken on her. Speaking to The Quint, she revealed that her mental health had suffered significantly during the filming. 'Living without communication with the outside world for the entire duration of the show was extremely difficult,' she shared. Anshula described the situation as 'stressful' and 'traumatising.' She explained that she had agreed to participate under the impression that the Indian adaptation would closely follow the original international format. While she did not struggle with the long filming hours, it was the atmosphere that felt suffocating. 'There were no intercoms in our room. They had blacked out our room numbers, so we didn't know our own or anyone else's room number. They had placed wind chimes outside our room doors, and if you opened the door when you weren't supposed to, someone would come and tell you not to leave your room,' she recalled. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Costco Shoppers Say This Wrinkle Cream Is "Actually Worth It" The Skincare Magazine Undo Uorfi Javed vs Apoorva Mukhija: 'The Traitors' Reality Show Fight Gets UGLY Anushula Kapoor about the traumatic atmosphere The lack of communication and the constant surveillance took a toll on her mental well-being. 'I had to go back into intensive therapy after the show, and I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,' Anshula disclosed. She also clarified that she had no prior PTSD diagnosis before entering the show. Anshula reacted to whether the show is scripted or not Earlier, Anshula had shared an Instagram story highlighting the secrecy surrounding the show. 'There was so much secrecy. We weren't told who our fellow participants would be. When we were flying from Bombay to shoot for this, I think Elnaz, Ashish ji, Sufi, and Jannat were on my flight. To keep it as secret as possible, even during the check-in process at the airport, we were given different slots. We were each assigned a 'shadow'—our own personal valet,' she wrote. About The Traitors The Traitors premiered on one of the leading OTT platforms on June 12. New episodes are released weekly every Thursday at 8 PM, leading up to the grand finale scheduled for July 3.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apoorva Mukhija recalls witnessing gender bias at home: 'My mother did it all, but father got credit for showing up at PTMs'
Apoorva Mukhija shared her experiences with gender bias. She noticed her mother's efforts were often overlooked. Her father received praise for minimal involvement. Apoorva's mother encouraged her to value herself. Apoorva is now a contestant on 'The Traitors'. Karan Johar hosts the reality show. Twenty personalities compete for a cash prize. The show involves strategy, trust, and betrayal. Content creator Apoorva Mukhija recently opened up about the gender bias she witnessed growing up. She reflected on how her mother's tireless efforts in raising her and her brother often went unacknowledged, while her father received praise for minimal involvement, like simply attending parent-teacher meetings. In an interview with The Quint, Apoorva shared that her mother faced constant underappreciation and struggled with low self-worth, despite doing everything for the family. She recalled how even small gestures from her father—like attending parent-teacher meetings—were met with praise, while her mother's everyday sacrifices went largely unnoticed. She further highlighted how it was her mother who managed everything behind the scenes—feeding the kids, helping with studies, handling school runs, and attending every PTM without fail. Yet, she noted the irony of her mother praising her father for doing the bare minimum, saying, 'Oh my god, he has done so much.' Apoorva also pointed out that while her mother never truly acknowledged her own hard work, she consistently encouraged her daughter to know her worth and never settle for less—breaking the cycle of self-neglect she had silently endured. On the work front, Apoorva was last seen in the reality show The Traitors, hosted by Karan Johar . The series features 20 popular personalities from various fields competing in a gripping game of strategy, trust, and betrayal, all for a grand cash prize and the coveted title.
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Apoorva Mukhija calls out gender bias at home: 'My mother did it all, but father got credit for showing up at PTMs'
Content creator Apoorva Mukhija recently shared a heartfelt reflection on her childhood and family dynamics. She spoke about how her mother's constant efforts in raising her and her brother often went unnoticed, while her father was praised for even the smallest gestures. (Also read: Apoorva Mukhija denied emergency seat on flight for a confusing reason: 'We can't give it to disabled bodies') Apoorva Mukhija shared insights about her childhood, emphasising her mother's unrecognised hard work in a new interview.(Instagram/ In an interview with The Quint, Apoorva opened up about her mother not appreciating herself much. Apoorva says her mother did not get her due "She has been dealt very bad cards since the beginning. Nobody appreciated her, and she did not appreciate herself. But she kept appreciating my dad for every little thing he would do. Like if he came to our PTMs, 'Oh my god, he is the best father ever because he took out the time'," Apoorva said. Apoorva described that behind the scenes, her mother was the one who did all the heavy lifting. "You feed us, you teach us, you work, you send us to school, pick us up from school, you do our homework, you check our exams, you go to pur PTMs every single time and now you are like, 'oh my god, he has done so much'," she added. Apoorva also mentioned that her mother did not value her own hard work, but thankfully, she always advocated that her daughter should get her worth. Apoorva's latest show Apoorva Mukhija is currently part of the reality show The Traitors, hosted by Karan Johar. The series brings together 20 well-known personalities from diverse backgrounds in a high-stakes game of strategy, trust, and deception, as they vie for a substantial cash prize and the prestigious title. The show featured a star-studded cast including Anshula Kapoor, Ashish Vidyarthi, Elnaaz Nourouzi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Janvi Gaur, Jasmine Bhasin, Karan Kundrra, Lakshmi Manchu, Maheep Kapoor, Mukesh Chhabra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sufi Motiwala, and Uorfi Javed. The Traitors premiered on Prime Video on 12 June.
Mint
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Meet Sunjay Kapur's first wife; Not Karisma Kapoor or Priya Sachdev, once dated Ranbir Kapoor, engaged to Vidyut Jammwal
Sunjay Kapur, noted industrialist and Chairman of Sona Comstar, passed away, leaving behind a legacy in the automotive sector. Beyond business, he was a father of three and had been married three times. While many know him for his high-profile marriage and divorce with Karisma Kapoor, she wasn't his first wife. Interestingly, his first wife also belonged to the film industry. Sunjay Kapur's first wife was fashion designer and stylist, Nandita Mahtani. She is known for styling celebrities like Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif and Gauri Khan among others. Delhi-based Nandita married Sunjay in 1996. Their marriage lasted for four years before they parted ways. Their divorce was finalised in 2000. Nandita Mahtani is among the notable names in the film industry. Hailing from a business family, Nandita is also a socialite, often seen hanging out with Bollywood celebrities. Her brother Bharat, a businessman, got married in 2010 in a star-studded ceremony. The wedding saw the presence of A-listers from the industry, including Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai to Karan Johar and industrialist Harsh Goenka. On the other hand, Nandita's sister Anu is the wife of billionaire Sanjay Hinduja. Besides Sunjay, Nandita has reportedly dated actor Dino Morea in the 2000s. She has a fashion label, Playground with him. Nandita was also linked with ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's ex-wife Karisma Kapoor's cousin, Ranbir Kapoor for a brief period. Talking about Nandita, Ranbir told The Quint in 2017, "All I can say is that while growing up, I was infatuated with her. I found her beautiful, simple and warm, so unlike the socialite she is made out to be. We went out for dinners, it was nothing serious. Mum knew I had a crush on her.' Later, Nandita dated actor Vidyut Jammwal. The two got engaged on September 1, 2021, and announced the same on social media with photos from their engagement. They were seen posing at the Taj Mahal in Agra. Later, Vidyut and Nandita broke up sometime in 2023. Meanwhile, Nandita did not react publicly to the news of Sunjay Kapur's death. Sunjay was 53 years old. Reportedly he swallowed a bee during a polo match. He died at the match in England after suffering a heart attack. Sunjay married Karisma Kapoor in 2003. They filed for divorce in 2014. Their divorce was finalised in 2016. The two have two kids-- daughter, Samaira, born in 2005 and a son, Kiaan, born in 2011. A year after the divorce, Sunjay married model-turned-actor Priya Sachdev. They had a son together whom they named Azarias.
