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Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
The Traitors trailer: Karan Johar hosts Uorfi, Apoorva, Raj Kundra and more in new show; check out release date, cast
The Traitors trailer: Karan Johar turned host for an upcoming 'ruthless' reality show, titled The Traitors. On Friday, the makers dropped the trailer of the show, unveiling 20 participants who will be fighting for survival in a fancy castle. It stars Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Harsh Gujral, Karan Johar, Ashish G Vidyarthi, Apoorva aka Rebel Kid, Uorfi Javed, Jasmine Bhasin, Lakshmi Manchu, Raftaar, Elnaaz Norouzi, Nikita Luther, Anshula Kapoor, Raj Kundra, Janvi Gaur, Maheep Kapoor, Jannat Zubair, Mukesh Chhabra, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sahil Salathia and Sufi Motiwala. In the trailer, Karan called the participants 'shatir (clever)' who will be staying in a fancy, mysterious castle. He explains that game in which three "traitors" will be chosen at the beginning of the game. These traitors will 'murder' the innocent players each day, said the host. Raftaar says, 'If I am the traitor, I'll leave rapping.' Uorfi swears that she will shave off her head if she turns out to be a traitor. However, the contestants will find a way to save themselves by finding out the traitors among them. In a scene, Jasmin, Apoorva and Jannat are seen in tears as they admit, "This game is too hard." Anshula reacts to Maheep's words and says, 'Aapka koi saga nahi hai. Sab aapko thugne aye hai (No one is truly yours. Everyone has come to deceive you).' Reacting to the trailer, a user took to the comment section of YouTube and called the show a, 'Mix of Roadies, Bigg Boss and Splitsvilla.' 'Sophisticated Biggboss,' added another. Someone also commented, 'The show we never needed nor wanted still we got...' The synopsis of the reality show mentions, 'Welcome to The Traitors — a ruthless reality show hosted by the enigmatic Karan Johar. Here 20 players will openly betray each other for daily eliminations to compete for a grand prize. Hidden amongst the innocent players are the traitors who are out to murder each night. In this ruthless game, trust is rare and betrayal everywhere.' The Traitors will be streaming online on Amazon Prime Video, starting 12 June. New episodes will be out every Thursday at 8 pm. The show is produced by BBC Studios India.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Surveen Chawla says actors need to gain weight for South cinema: 'I was told you are too thin, nothing would bounce'
Actor Surveen Chawla started her acting journey with television shows like Kahin To Hoga and Kaajjal, and later earned recognition for her performances in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen spoke about losing roles due to the 'TV actor' tag and recalled being asked to gain weight to work in South cinema. (Also Read: Surveen Chawla: Discrimination because of gender is everywhere, come together as a community to being a change) Surveen discussed the label of 'television actor' and recalled losing films because of it. She remembered people telling her 'you are exposed' and said, 'I was told, don't do this for some time. You should not be seen. You go down South, you need to put on weight; you come back here (to Hindi cinema), you need to lose weight.' When asked if actors really need to put on weight to work in South cinema, Surveen said, 'Yes, I was told you are too thin, slim because you won't have bosoms. Kuch hilega nahi (Nothing will jiggle), nothing will bounce. Now it's done a little more sophisticatedly. In my time, they were not so sophisticated. They told me to my face, so I gave it back to their face.' Surveen featured in popular television shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahin To Hoga, and Kaajjal before making her Bollywood debut with the film Hum Tum Shabana in 2011. Over the years, she made her mark in Punjabi and Hindi cinema with films like Taur Mittran Di, Saadi Love Story, Singh vs Kaur, Hate Story 2, Parched, and more. Apart from this, she has also been part of several popular web series such as Sacred Games, Decoupled, and Rana Naidu. She was most recently seen in the series Criminal Justice 4. The show also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Mita Vashisht, and Zeeshan Ayyub, among others, in key roles. Directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series is available to watch on JioHotstar.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Traitors: OTT platform, release date, full list of contestants and more about Karan Johar's reality show
Reality TV in India just got a serious twist. It's about lies, mind games, and big money. Karan Johar is bringing the international reality hit The Traitors to Indian screens, and it's all set to stream on Amazon Prime Video starting June 12, 2025. Shot in the stunning Suryagarh Palace of Jaisalmer, new episodes of the show will drop every Thursday on your small screens. So, what's 'The Traitors' about? If you've seen Bigg Boss, forget that. The Traitors is not about shouting or tasks, it's a psychological thriller in reality show format. The idea is simple but intense: 20 people, most of them celebrities, live together in a lavish palace. Among them are a few "traitors" secretly picked by Karan Johar himself. The rest are called "faithfuls." Every night, the traitors secretly eliminate one person, and every day, the whole group meets to vote and try to banish someone they think is a traitor. The twist? If the traitors make it to the end without getting caught, they take home the prize money. But if the faithfuls figure them out and vote them out, the prize goes to the remaining faithful. Meet the contestants of The Traitors The show has a mix of TV stars, influencers, actors, and even a poker champion. Here's the full list of people trying to lie and survive in the game: Karan Kundrra – TV star and apparently the highest-paid contestant Jasmin Bhasin – Known from Bigg Boss and other TV shows Raftaar – Rapper and music producer Raj Kundra – Businessman (yes, Shilpa Shetty's husband) Uorfi Javed – Internet's favourite for wild fashion and bold opinions Jannat Zubair – Actress and social media influencer Elvish Yadav – YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Sumukhi Suresh – Comedian and actor Mukesh Chhabra – Bollywood casting director Anshula Kapoor – Entrepreneur and Arjun Kapoor's sister Sahil Salathia – Model and actor Harsh Gujral – Popular stand-up comic Sufi Motiwala – Fashion expert and critic Nikita Luther – India's only female poker player to win a WSOP bracelet Ashish Vidyarthi – Veteran actor Maheep Kapoor – Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives fame Apoorva Mukhija (Rebel Kid) – Gen Z content creator Purav Jha – YouTuber Sudhanshu Pandey – Actor known for TV dramas Elnaaz Norouzi – Actress from Sacred Games If you're tired of watching the same old reality drama and want something with more twists, The Traitors might be your next obsession. Produced by BBC Studios India, watch it every Thursday on Prime Video starting June 12. But remember: in this game, trust no one.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Pankaj Tripathi faces off against a powerful family in ‘Criminal Justice Season 4' trailer
Mumbai: Actor Pankaj Tripathi is set to take on a gripping new challenge in the trailer for 'Criminal Justice Season 4.' In this latest installment, the actor finds himself pitted against a powerful family caught in the midst of a scandalous murder case. With high stakes and intense drama, Pankaj's character is ready to dive into a high-profile case that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The trailer reveals that in the new season, Madhav Mishra is thrust into a high-profile case involving a powerful family embroiled in a sensational murder scandal. What begins as a routine defense soon escalates into a fierce courtroom battle, with each party presenting their own version of the truth—each more convincing than the last. As always, Madhav finds himself navigating through a maze of secrets, lies, and emotional turmoil, using his sharp wit and strong sense of morality to make sense of the chaos. Speaking about the new season, Pankaj Tripathi shared, 'This season of Criminal Justice is more than just a return to the courtroom for Madhav Mishra - it is an intense battle of minds, and he is facing two of his fiercest opponents yet fighting on a case that is multifaceted. Stepping into Madhav Mishra's shoes and shooting for Criminal Justice is always a learning experience. He is such a lovable character and I feel like he has now become my alter-ego. We also have some very talented actors joining us this season who add so much value to the story. I am excited for all my fans to watch the show on JioHotstar.' Surveen Chawla added, 'Anju is a very strong character supported by a very intricate and brilliantly written story. This isn't just a legal battle; it's a battle of emotions, truth, and ethics. It's a courtroom case unlike any and is sure to keep the audience entertained. We also had an incredible team who made this journey of Criminal Justice - A Family Matter a memorable one. Working with Pankaj Tripathi especially was a big plus for me. I can't wait for the audiences to join us on JioHotstar.' Directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, season 4 will stream on JioHotstar starting May 29. This season boasts an ensemble cast consisting of Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Surveen Chawla, Asha Negi, Khushboo Atre, Barkha Singh, and Aatm Prakash Mishra alongside Mita Vashisht and Shweta Basu Prasad in pivotal roles.
