Anshula Kapoor Is “Excited To Go Home” After ‘Traitors’ Exit
India-West News Desk
MUMBAI – Anshula Kapoor, one of five contestants recently eliminated from the inaugural season of “The Traitors,” has shared her insights on her exit and overall experience on the Karan Johar-hosted reality show. The season is now in its final leg, with the finale scheduled to stream on Prime Video on July 3.
Kapoor, along with Janvee Gaur, Elnaaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, and Jannat Zubair, exited the show this week. Reflecting on her elimination, Kapoor admitted she was surprised, stating, “Actually, when I was voted out, my gut never once told me that Elnaz could be a traitor. I defended her strongly, though not all of it was shown on TV. I think that influenced people who were on the fence about me—they started doubting me because I backed her.”
Despite the elimination, Kapoor expressed excitement about going home. “In a way, my game ended when hers did,” she said, referring to Elnaaz Norouzi. “But I came out smiling. I was laughing when I got up from the Circular Shock table. I just couldn’t hide it! I was excited to go home and talk to my brother, though I was nervous too, knowing I’d be without familiar faces like Maheet Chachi or Elnaz.”
A significant factor in Kapoor’s comfort on the show was the presence of her aunt, Maheep Kapoor. “Having Chachi there gave me a sense of normalcy and safety,” Anshula revealed. She elaborated that as a newcomer to reality television, Maheep’s presence offered crucial emotional support in the locked-in environment where all other contestants were strangers. Maheep Kapoor herself was previously voted out during a “Circle of Shaq,” an episode that also saw the exits of Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Chhabra, and Raftaar.
Kapoor’s decision to join “The Traitors” stemmed from a personal resolution to embrace challenges. “For me, it was part of a personal decision I made that year—to say ‘yes’ to things that scare me, especially the ones that don’t feel like my first instinct,” she explained. “That fear usually means it’s something I should try. I wanted to push myself outside my comfort zone.” This personal challenge also led her to endeavors such as writing a book and performing a spoken word piece. Kapoor expressed satisfaction with her decision, calling the show “a unique experience.”
When asked about the most “fake” contestant, Kapoor refrained from naming anyone directly but noted, “Not necessarily fake, but some people portrayed one thing and acted another way. There were contestants whose personalities I couldn’t fully read even by the end. Some stayed in the background a lot.” (With IANS inputs)
