The reunion episode brought back a previously discussed exchange involving Mallika Sherawat and Rhea Chakraborty, with host Karan Johar asking Mallika about her comments on Rhea’s return to public life. The remarks had earlier drawn criticism on social media. During the reunion, Karan revisited the subject while speaking with Mallika and other contestants.
Karan asks Mallika about her remark
During the conversation, Mallika told Munawar Faruqui that the show was not about making a comeback and was not a game based simply on the idea of spirit. Karan then brought up her earlier comment concerning Rhea’s comeback, pointing out that the statement had gained considerable attention online.
Mallika responded that she was not interested in arguing with the internet over something she had not personally made viral. She said it was the internet that had amplified the remark. Karan subsequently asked whether she felt the original statement may have gone too far.
Mallika, however, maintained her position and questioned what was wrong with what she had said.
Karan highlights Rhea’s difficult period
Karan then offered a different perspective on the issue, saying that the difficulties Rhea had faced during her time in jail were unlike the struggles experienced by many others. He suggested that people should be careful while commenting on such a difficult period in someone’s life.
The conversation gave Mallika an opportunity to clarify her position. She said that she had already apologised to Rhea over the remark and explained that the two had maintained a good relationship afterward.
What did Mallika say to Rhea?
Mallika’s original comment had come during the show when she questioned Rhea about the idea of a comeback. She had asked Rhea, in substance, whether her return to the public spotlight was being described as a comeback after her time in jail.
The remark subsequently became a talking point among viewers and attracted criticism online. The reunion episode brought the subject back into discussion, allowing Mallika to explain her side while Karan raised questions about the sensitivity of the statement.
Who won The Traitors India Season 2?
The second season of The Traitors India concluded with Krystal D’Souza and Riddha Khurana emerging as the winners. Their victory received congratulations from viewers and followers of the show.
The reunion episode has since provided an opportunity for contestants to discuss moments from the season and address some of the conversations that continued to attract attention after the main competition ended.
Mallika’s Tom Cruise claim also made headlines
Mallika also became a talking point earlier in the season after making a personal claim involving Hollywood actor Tom Cruise. During a conversation on the show, she was asked whether she had ever had a crush on someone.
Mallika said she had never had a crush on anyone but suggested that people had had crushes on her. She then claimed that Tom Cruise was among those who had been interested in her.
When asked about the basis for the claim, Mallika said she would have shown a video if she had her phone with her. She explained that she and Cruise had attended a party together and that she had videos from that occasion.