Elnaaz Norouzi, a contestant on the reality show "The Traitors," has voiced her support for fellow participant Apoorva Mukhija amidst controversies surrounding Mukhija's behavior on the show. Norouzi stated that she had "never heard her being rude" [Title]. This endorsement comes after Mukhija, also known as "The Rebel Kid," faced criticism for her language and conduct during the series.
"The Traitors," hosted by Karan Johar, brings together celebrities in a strategic game of deception, where "Traitors" secretly eliminate "Faithfuls". The show has generated significant buzz, with unexpected friendships and intense competition creating drama both on and off-screen. Mukhija has been at the center of some of this drama, leading to clashes with other contestants.
One notable incident involved a heated exchange between Mukhija and Uorfi Javed. Mukhija claimed that Javed insulted her off-camera, questioning her status and worth. Javed, however, refuted these claims, alleging that Mukhija had planned the situation and exaggerated the events. This conflict sparked considerable debate online, with viewers taking sides and analyzing the interactions between the two influencers.
Adding to the controversies, Mukhija has also been in a post-show conflict with Sudhanshu Pandey, who criticized her language and behavior on the show. Mukhija, in turn, accused Pandey of using her name for publicity. Pandey responded by dismissing Mukhija's claims and questioning her sincerity, pointing to what he described as a stark contrast between her on- and off-camera personas.
Despite these controversies, Elnaaz Norouzi has expressed a positive view of Apoorva Mukhija. In an exclusive chat with Free Press Journal, Elnaaz said that she felt Apoorva Mukhija played the game well, and if given the opportunity, she would have chosen her as one of the traitors alongside herself. "Apoorva played really well. She is very smart. Out of the players that we had, I would choose myself, Apoorva and Sudhanshu to be traitors," she averred. Elnaaz with Apoorva Mukhija also discussed how "The Traitors" was mentally challenging for them. Elnaaz explained that she used to build a strategy in her mind, but Purab Jha, who was also a Traitor, did not coordinate according to her plan, which left her exhausted.
Norouzi herself has spoken about the mental toll that "The Traitors" took on her. She revealed that the constant deception and acting required by the game led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), causing her to experience emotional distress for weeks after the show. She disclosed, "The constant lying, the constant acting, and constant deceiving everybody on that show was very, very heavy on me. I came out and I had PTSD. I was crying for 2 weeks. I was emotionally really down. It's not an easy thing".
Apoorva Mukhija has also stated that "The Traitors" significantly impacted her personality and that she couldn't get the show out of her system for months. She compared the show to Bigg Boss, highlighting how the controversial reality show must be tough for the participants.
The support from Elnaaz Norouzi adds another layer to the ongoing discussions and debates surrounding Apoorva Mukhija's participation in "The Traitors." It highlights the different perspectives and experiences within the show, where alliances and conflicts contribute to the overall dynamic. As the show progresses, the relationships between contestants continue to evolve, with viewers closely following the drama and offering their own interpretations of the events unfolding on screen.
