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Mallika Sherawat Under Fire For Bringing Rhea Chakraborty's Jail Time
A new show called The Traitors 2 is coming soon, and it's a game where famous people compete and try to trick one another.
The trailer shows two players, Mallika and Rhea, having a tense argument.
Rhea defended a comment another player made about Mallika's comeback.
Mallika got upset and asked why that player should comment on her comeback.
Then Mallika brought up something painful from Rhea's past — that Rhea once went to jail.
Rhea looked very upset by what Mallika said.
Many people who watched the trailer did not like Mallika's comment.
They said it was rude to bring up someone's past on a game show.
Some other viewers liked Mallika's boldness and said they were excited to watch.
The show starts on August 13 on Prime Video.
The Traitors 2 trailer shows a tense exchange between Mallika Sherawat and Rhea Chakraborty that has drawn criticism online.
Mallika seemingly referenced Rhea's time in jail after Rhea defended a contestant's remarks about Mallika's 'comeback'.
Rhea appeared visibly upset by Mallika's remark during the exchange.
Viewer reactions were mixed: many called the comment disrespectful and rude, while others praised Mallika as 'The OG baddie'.
Hosted by Karan Johar and filmed at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, The Traitors 2 premieres on Prime Video on August 13.
- Who
- Mallika Sherawat and Rhea Chakraborty, contestants on The Traitors 2, which is hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.
- What
- An argument in the show's trailer in which Mallika referenced Rhea's time in jail, drawing criticism from viewers.
- Where
- Filmed at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer; the show streams on Prime Video.
- When
- Ahead of the Season 2 premiere on August 13.
- Why
- Viewers criticized Mallika for bringing up Rhea's past during a game show confrontation, sparking mixed reactions online.
Critics: 'Disrespectful, Not Savage'
Fans: 'The OG Baddie'
Bringing up Rhea's jail time
Critics: 'Disrespectful, Not Savage'
Critics said Mallika's remark was disrespectful, rude, and hypocritical rather than witty, and questioned why personal past trauma is dragged into a TV show.
Fans: 'The OG Baddie'
Some viewers enjoyed the moment, called Mallika 'The OG baddie,' and said they were excited to watch the season.
Key facts
- Show
- The Traitors (Season 2)
- Host
- Karan Johar
- Streaming Platform
- Prime Video
- Premiere Date
- August 13
- Filming Location
- Suryagarh Palace, Jaisalmer
- Contestants
- 21 celebrity contestants
- Controversy
- Mallika Sherawat referencing Rhea Chakraborty's jail time
Quotes
Mallika Sherawat
Actress and contestant on "The Traitors" Season 2
“"I would also say, ‘Oh Rhea, you were in jail. This is a big comeback for you.’"”
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Sources
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