‘You are not on my level': Apoorva Mukhija reveals how Uorfi Javed made her ‘worst fear' come true in ‘The Traitors'
Friendship Falters, Tensions Erupt
Past Controversies Haunt Apoorva
Uorfi's Strong Rebuttal
Agencies
Insecurity and Identity Collide
The reality show The Traitors , hosted by Karan Johar , has become a battleground not just for strategy and deception but also for intense personal conflict. While evicted contestant Sahil Salathia openly criticized his close friend Elnaaz Norouzi for voting him out in the very first episode, another dramatic clash is taking center stage. Influencers Uorfi Javed and Apoorva Mukhija—known online as The Rebel Kid—have engaged in a public war of words, stirring up widespread debate online.Reports suggested from the outset that the two content creators struggled to connect inside the house. Things took a sharp turn when Apoorva lost her composure after Uorfi questioned her for crying. Initially calling each other 'sisters,' their camaraderie quickly collapsed. Apoorva later used her YouTube platform to give insight into what she described as a humiliating incident. She claimed Uorfi mocked her in front of the rest of the housemates, insinuating that Apoorva wasn't even on her level."Tumhe pata hai tum kisse baat kar rahi ho? Main tumhare level pe hoon kya? Tumhari aukaat nahi hai mujhse baat karne ki," Apoorva was seen losing composure as she recalled the hurtful statement.According to Apoorva, this remark reopened an old wound. She opened up about the emotional toll it took, explaining that as an influencer, she often feels marginalized and unworthy next to mainstream celebrities. Uorfi's words, she said, weren't just a personal jab—they embodied her greatest fear of being seen as irrelevant or talentless. Breaking down on set, Apoorva said it felt as though her worst insecurities had been dragged out and weaponized against her."I was still crying… mujhe bohot zyada bezzati hui thi, yaar. This was my worst fear—someone saying that I'm just an influencer and that I don't deserve to be on the show. I already felt that way. I felt like an imposter, and I knew the audience would agree with her. I just felt so bad," she said on the video.Apoorva's emotional breakdown wasn't the first time she found herself in the eye of a storm. She had previously taken a step back from the spotlight after being embroiled in a major controversy surrounding her remarks on women's bodies during her stint on India's Got Latent. The backlash was severe—multiple legal complaints were filed, and she faced terrifying threats, including those of sexual assault and violence. After some time away, she returned to social media, determined to tell her side of the story.Uorfi didn't stay silent in the wake of Apoorva's revelations. Taking to Instagram, she alleged that the entire situation had been pre-planned and orchestrated by Apoorva. She claimed they had spoken after the confrontation and that Apoorva's version of events was exaggerated to cast her as the villain. Uorfi was particularly disturbed by how selectively Apoorva presented the incident, saying it made her look cruel and dismissive.She shared some WhatsApp chats between her and Apoorva, which she deleted later. The screenshots were shared in an Indian Express report.Adding fuel to the fire, Uorfi recalled a moment when she tried to comfort Apoorva during an emotional scene, only to be met with insults. She said the verbal abuse, delivered in front of the entire crew, left her feeling deeply insulted. Hurt and provoked, Uorfi admitted she lashed out, though she maintains that her actions were a reaction to being publicly demeaned.Uorfi went further to say that being treated without respect has always been a personal vulnerability for her. Having endured years of ridicule and trolling online, the conflict with Apoorva reopened emotional wounds. She confessed that it shook her mentally, triggering anxiety and even physical tremors. Despite her tough image, she admitted that moments like these strike at the core of her self-worth.
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