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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fans flood Anshula Kapoor's DMs asking if The Traitors is scripted. Here's what she said
The new reality show The Traitors, streaming on Prime Video, has quickly captured viewers' attention. Among the contestants is actor Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor, who recently addressed a wave of DMs asking if the show is scripted. Here's what the content creator said. (Also read: Sahil Salathia hits out at Elnaaz Norouzi for eliminating him on The Traitors: 'I have been hurting for months') On Tuesday, Anshula took to her Instagram account and posted a candid video clarifying whether the Karan Johar-hosted show is scripted. Anshula, in her video, said, "Is The Traitors scripted? How can this be the number one DM in my DMs right now? Traitors is not scripted. There was not 1% of a script given to any of the 20 participants of this show. First, let's start with everything that went down to get us to start filming that first episode. 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 added. A post shared by Anshula Kapoor (@anshulakapoor) Anshula further adds that the makers had divided the 20 participants into two different groups, who were staying in different hotels. Two days before the filming, they were all sent from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. 'And at this hotel, while we were getting checked in, they literally were like, 'You will have your phone for like three hours, and then tonight somebody's going to come.' Not just phones, but they took all the electronic equipment. It was all about isolation, because they didn't want us to form alliances outside the show. Anshula further said that while each episode of The Traitors is only about an hour long, the contestants were actually shooting for 16 to 18 hours a day. The show is the Indian edition of the globally popular reality show, co-produced by BBC Studios India and All3Media International. It features 20 celebrities, including Jannat Zubair, Uorfi Javed, Maheep and Anshula Kapoor, Raftaar, Apoorva Mukhija, Sufi Motiwala, Elnaaz, Purav Jha, Ashish Vidyarthi, Jasmine Bhasin and others. Sahil Salathia, Karan Kundrra, Raj Kundra, and Lakshmi Manchu have already been eliminated. The show airs on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping every Thursday a 8 PM.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sahil Salathia hits out at Elnaaz Norouzi for eliminating him on The Traitors: ‘I have been hurting for months'
Actor Sahil Salathia was the first to be eliminated from the reality show The Traitors, after traitors Elnaaz Norouzi, Raj Kundra, and Purav Jha selected him for 'murder' in the opening episode. The twist deeply affected Sahil, who later took to Instagram to express his shock and disappointment with Elnaaz, whom he described as a close friend. Days after the episode aired on Amazon Prime Video, Sahil shared a series of emotional videos on his Instagram account, calling out Elnaaz for what he felt was a personal betrayal. 'What did Elnaaz gain by killing her best friend of eight years in episode one, over 17 other contestants?' he questioned. Sahil went on to say, 'I know people might think I'm being dramatic—maybe I am, maybe I'm still that emotional kid, and I want to keep that child alive. But if anyone else had done this, it wouldn't have hurt as much.' His candid reaction has stirred conversations among fans of the show about loyalty and strategy in the high-stakes game. A post shared by Sahil Salathia (@sahilgsalathia) Sahil further said, 'You have changed me as a person. You have changed how I look at people. And congratulations to you, you have succeeded. You have lost in life, but I hope you win this show. You deserve to win every reality show, anybody who comes with this moral compass.' Another contestant from the show, 21-year-old fashion commentator Sufi Motiwala, commented on his post and said, "Sahil, it's just a game ya. Wish you stayed longer but baby it's a game anyone would've had to take their friend out to build trust and you can clearly see that Raj and Purav overwhelm her and she's denying it baby. I'm so sorry I want everyone to be friends (sic)". "And also, your fits kind of shined too hard, so we had to take you out, (sic)" Sufi added in jest. However, the fans have mixed reactions to Sahil's outburst. Some fans asked why he didn't choose his best friend Elnaaz in the first episode when Karan Johar asked to select one person they trust the most. Sahil chose Uorfi instead, while Elnaaz was left out in the end. A fan pointed it out and wrote, 'Then why didn't you choose her in the first place, man.' Another fan said, "Isn't that the real name of the show 'TRAITORS.'? Bro, you actually got to play the game in real sense. The format, the show is about being a Traitor to someone. Not sure what your expectations were when you signed up for it. Have a sportsman spirit buddy! (sic)". A user supported Sahil and said, "Please ignore people who don't know your worth. Hugs for you, brother". Another commented, "The industry requires thick skin and I know how heartbreaking it can be - especially when your close ones stab you, but you are you and that's your superpower - onwards and upwards. Sending you lots of love (sic)" The Traitors, hosted by Karan Johar, is the Indian edition of the globally popular reality show, co-produced by BBC Studios India and All3Media International. It features 20 celebrities, including Jannat Zubair, Uorfi Javed, Maheep and Anshula Kapoor, Raftaar, Apoorva Mukhija, Sufi Motiwala, Elnaaz, Purav Jha, Ashish Vidyarthi, Jasmine Bhasin and others. Apart from Sahil, Karan Kundrra, Raj Kundra, and Lakshmi Manchu have already been eliminated. The show airs exclusively on Prime Video, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.
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First Post
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Pankaj Tripathi & Applause Entertainment's Criminal Justice garners 10.3 million views, continues to be most watched show in India for two weeks in a row
In Criminal Justice Season 4, Pankaj Tripathi reprises his role as Madhav Mishra and holds the court in a murder case by playing a defence lawyer read more Applause Entertainment's Criminal Justice released two weeks ago on JioHotstar, and so far, it has maintained its graph of being a packaged entertainer. For the second week in a row, Criminal Justice has stood as the most-watched show in India. Continuing with its upward trend, the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer show has been ranked #1 among the top 5 most-watched Indian originals for the week of June 2-8 with an impressive viewership of 10.3 million views. It has stood among the most-watched original shows, including Heartbeat Season 2, The Last of Us Season 2, Hai Junoon: Dream. Dare. Dominate, and Kankhajura. At the time of its release, it registered the strongest opening for any OTT original on pay/freemium platforms in 2025, with and impressive 8.4 million views. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The official page of Applause Entertainment shared this feat on its social media page with a caption that read, '2 Weeks. 1 Verdict. India's Most-Watched Series. ❤️👨🏻⚖️Criminal Justice: A Family Matter now streaming only on @jiohotstar Catch a new episode every Thursday.' In Criminal Justice Season 4, Pankaj Tripathi reprises his role as Madhav Mishra and holds the court in a murder case by playing a defence lawyer. Apart from Pankaj Tripathi, the show also stars Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, and Shweta Basu Prasad, who ensure to keep the series engaging. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India and directed by Rohan Sippy, Criminal Justice season 4 is now streaming on JioHotstar. Though the platform has released four episodes in the latest season, the audience can't wait to watch more episodes soon. Despite the makers unveiling one episode each week, viewers are hooked to its rich narrative, making it one of the most anticipated franchises yet. With a fresh and well-paced narrative, Applause Entertainment backs yet another gripping franchise, bringing something new for the audience to experience. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Mint
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The Traitors on OTT today: When and where to watch Karan Johar show tonight
Karan Johar's thrilling reality show 'The Traitors' is set to premiere on OTT platform. Based on the internationally acclaimed format created by IDTV, the show explores themes of trust, betrayal, and social dynamics. Produced by BBC Studios India, the show features Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Harsh Gujral, Karan Johar, Ashish G Vidyarthi, Apoorva aka Rebel Kid, Uorfi Javed, Jasmine Bhasin, Lakshmi Manchu, Raftaar, Elnaaz Norouzi, Nikita Luther, Anshula Kapoor, Raj Kundra, Janvi Gaur, Maheep Kapoor, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sahil Salathia and Sufi Motiwala. Filmed in the iconic Suryagarh Palace of Jaisalmer, The Traitors will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video from today, June 12, at 8:00 PM. Notably, new episodes of the show will stream every Thursday. The description to the trailer states, 'Welcome to The Traitors — a ruthless reality show hosted by the enigmatic Karan Johar. Here 20 players will openly betray each other for daily eliminations to compete for a grand prize. Hidden amongst the innocent players are the traitors who are out to murder each night. In this ruthless game, trust is rare and betrayal everywhere." This comes after the British version of De Verraders, titled The Traitors, received tremendous acclaim and success on a global scale. It was honoured with the BAFTA awards. It is important to note that the series received the BAFTA award for Best Reality Program category. Meanwhile, its presenter Claudia Winkleman secured the BAFTA award for Best Entertainment Performance. The first episode of the British version on November 29 in 2022 on on BBC One while the remaining episodes were released on BBC iPlayer. The first and second series comprised 22 contestants while the third featured 25 participants. The first series of one of the most watched British reality gameshows of all time was shot at Ardross Castle in Scotland.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor take a dig at aunt Maheep Kapoor In The Traitors with her ‘Koi saga nahi…' comment?
Get ready for a rollercoaster of drama, deception, and family feuds as The Traitors brings together celebrities — and blood relatives — in a high-stakes game of trust and betrayal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With explosive moments already sparking buzz, this reality show promises to blur the lines between friendship and rivalry like never before! The trailer of The Traitors, hosted by , hints at a gripping family showdown. A sizzling moment has everyone talking—did Anshula Kapoor throw shade at her Chachi, , with the sharp line, 'Aapka koi saga nahi hai, aapko sab thugne aaye hain'? If this teaser is anything to go by, no one is safe, not even family, in this high-stakes game of trust, deception, and betrayal. After the trailer of The Traitors dropped, quickly showed his support for sister Anshula and aunt Maheep. He tweeted, '@anshulakapoor I better not have trust issues with you after seeing this. Can't wait for the family feud to begin,' tagging Maheep as well—bringing the family drama full circle before the show even airs. The trailer is packed with fiery confrontations and savage zingers as 20 celebrities—including Apoorva, , Elnaaz Nourouzi, Harsh Gujral, , Jasmine Bhasin, Karan Kundrra, Lakshmi Manchu, Mukesh Chhabra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sufi Motiwala, and Uorfi Javed—go head-to-head in the ultimate game of trust and betrayal! A psychological reality series like no other, The Traitors is where alliances shatter, secrets explode, and betrayals catch even the unsuspecting off guard. Hosted by the ever-sassy Karan Johar and produced by BBC Studios India in collaboration with All3Media International, this Indian adaptation of the BAFTA and Emmy-winning format premieres June 12 on Prime Video. Get ready for a battlefield where not even blood ties guarantee trust.
