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Mukesh Chhabra Praises "Traitor" Purav Jha, Says "I`m Super Impressed"
Updated on: 24 June, 2025 01:35 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Mukesh Chhabra
Karan Johar`s reality show, The Traitors, is a masterclass in deception and manipulation, where trust is a currency few can afford. The game`s unique concept challenges contestants to lie their way to the top, and as recent eliminations show, no one is safe. In a surprising twist, recently evicted contestant and renowned casting director Mukesh Chhabra has revealed who he believes is playing the game best.
He revealed how close he was to Purav in the house, making the betrayal even more shocking. “He was always next to me, Raftaar and Ashish bhai. We were chilling with him... and how the f**k he played that so well.” Chhabra, who has launched countless acting careers and even directed the film Dil Bechara, found himself blindsided. “I observe a lot of people. I deal with actors so many times. How did I miss that? So, that`s a traitor game. That`s the biggest learning for me,” he reflected.
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He even shared the message he sent to his on-screen rival: “You and I might have a different opinion and understanding about life. Maybe even a very different mindset. But I watched the episode. You performed really well. I am super impressed with you.” While Chhabra jokingly says, "I love him, but I hate him a lot," his respect for Purav`s gameplay is undeniable, marking him as a strong contender to win the title.
A Surprising Bet from a Master Judge of Talent
Despite being outplayed, Mukesh Chhabra is full of praise for one contestant in particular: Purav Jha. Known for his keen eye for talent, having cast for blockbusters like Gangs of Wasseypur and Dangal, Chhabra admitted to being completely fooled by the young player. “I am very, very, very impressed with the way Purav is playing," Chhabra shared. "When I saw the episode, I said, ‘Wow, man.’”He revealed how close he was to Purav in the house, making the betrayal even more shocking. “He was always next to me, Raftaar and Ashish bhai. We were chilling with him... and how the f**k he played that so well.” Chhabra, who has launched countless acting careers and even directed the film Dil Bechara, found himself blindsided. “I observe a lot of people. I deal with actors so many times. How did I miss that? So, that`s a traitor game. That`s the biggest learning for me,” he reflected.
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From On-Screen Rivalry to Off-Screen Respect
The initial shock and anger soon turned into professional admiration for Chhabra. He was so impressed with Purav’s performance that he reached out to him personally after watching the show. “Purav acted the part that I am innocent, but he did it so beautifully. It was unbelievable," Chhabra explained.He even shared the message he sent to his on-screen rival: “You and I might have a different opinion and understanding about life. Maybe even a very different mindset. But I watched the episode. You performed really well. I am super impressed with you.” While Chhabra jokingly says, "I love him, but I hate him a lot," his respect for Purav`s gameplay is undeniable, marking him as a strong contender to win the title.
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