Apoorva Mukhija, known as "The Rebel Kid," has recently spoken out about her experiences on the reality show The Traitors, specifically addressing her relationship with fellow contestant Nikita Luther and the aftermath of a conflict with Uorfi Javed. Mukhija's statements offer insights into the dynamics of the show and her personal feelings about the other participants.
One notable claim made by Mukhija is that Nikita Luther "never played" The Traitors [not found]. It is unclear what Mukhija meant by this statement, but it seemingly suggests that she did not view Luther as actively participating in the strategic and deceptive aspects of the game. This is despite the fact that Luther emerged as one of the winners of the show, alongside Uorfi Javed. Luther, a professional poker player, has stated that her poker skills, particularly her ability to read people and detect deception, were helpful in navigating the challenges of The Traitors. Luther herself has said that she won as an innocent by convincing everyone she was harmless. She also stated that she strategically declined the offer to become a traitor because she knew she would be targeted.
Mukhija also addressed her equation with Uorfi Javed, stating that it's "fine" [not found]. This follows a highly publicized falling out between the two during the show. The conflict reportedly began when Mukhija, who was upset after being denied contact with her family, asked Javed for space. Javed took offense to this, stating that Mukhija was "not at her level" and needed to respect her. Mukhija, in turn, accused Javed of being "mannerless". The situation escalated with both women making statements about each other on social media and in interviews. Mukhija even alleged that Javed had abused and insulted her off-camera, a claim that Javed has not directly addressed. Javed has acknowledged that she overreacted during the fight and said that she "shouldn't have spoken the way I did". She also stated that she doesn't have any hatred towards Mukhija, but that their personalities are too different for them to be friends. After the show, Uorfi also claimed to have received abusive messages from Apoorva's fans.
Despite their differences, both Javed and Mukhija have expressed a desire to move forward. Mukhija, who was eliminated in the "circle of shaq" in the last episode, has spoken positively about some of her other castmates, including Purav Jha. She was shocked to discover that Jha was one of the traitors, as she had genuinely believed in him and wanted him to win. Mukhija and Jha have remained friends after the show, and she admired how well he played the game.
Mukhija has also addressed her relationship with her Nadaaniyan co-star Khushi Kapoor, defending Kapoor against criticism and praising her work ethic. Mukhija also refuted claims about her net worth being ₹41 crore, stating that her mother even inquired about the whereabouts of all that money. She also commented on The Traitors co-star Sudhanshu Pandey and his remarks differentiating traits between boys and girls, which she viewed as misogynistic.
Nikita Luther and Uorfi Javed ultimately won the ₹70 lakh prize. Luther has shut down rumors of her participation in Bigg Boss 19 and will return to her poker career.
