Social media star Apoorva Mukhija has hit back at actor Sudhanshu Pandey after his criticism of her behavior on the reality show The Traitors. She accused him of making “misogynistic” remarks and claimed he spoke more outside the show than inside.
The drama started when Sudhanshu Pandey, known for his role in Anupamaa, criticized Apoorva Mukhija, also called The Rebel Kid, for her casual remarks about veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi on The Traitors. Sudhanshu called her tone disrespectful and questioned her attitude toward seniors in the industry. Now, Apoorva has responded, calling his comments unfair and biased.
Apoorva Mukhija’s Strong Reaction
In an interview with SCREEN, Apoorva Mukhija dismissed Sudhanshu Pandey’s criticism. She said he did very little on the show but has been speaking a lot outside of it.
“Sudhanshu ji ne kuch bhi nahi kara hai show mein. Unhone jitni is show mein baat nahi ki hai usse jyada toh bahar aakar baat krdi hai (Sudhanshu ji didn’t do anything on the show. He’s spoken more outside the show than he did on the show itself).”
She also accused him of being misogynistic, referring to his past comments about gender differences. She said his remarks reflect outdated thinking rather than genuine concern for respect.
“He also said in an interview that there is a difference between boys and girls, but today, girls think they will live like boys, which also stems from a lot of misogyny, more than moral policing.”
Apoorva added that if Sudhanshu had an issue with her, he could have spoken to her privately instead of making public statements.
Sudhanshu Pandey’s Earlier Criticism
Sudhanshu Pandey had called out Apoorva Mukhija for her casual remark about Ashish Vidyarthi, where she said, “Mujhe lagta hai Ashish jayega (I think Ashish will go).” He found her tone disrespectful, especially since Vidyarthi is a senior actor.
“Ashish jayega? Is he your childhood friend or what? What kind of way is this to talk about people — about actors who are older than even your parents?”
He also criticized the behavior of some Gen Z contestants, saying they lack respect for seniors. However, he clarified that he did not think Apoorva was a bad person, just that her language was problematic.
“Apoorva is a very good kid, she has got a kind heart, but these kids don’t understand ki agar aapki zubaan kharab hai toh aapki saari acchaiyaan saari doob jaati hai (If your language is bad, all your goodness gets overshadowed).”
Netizens Divided Over the Controversy
The online reaction has been mixed. Some people supported Sudhanshu Pandey, agreeing that respect for seniors is important.
“Well said, listening to you I felt that lots of people don’t have empathy for others. If everyone else is like you this world will be a better place. Respect is earned when given. Happy you had voice your opinion.”
Others sided with Apoorva, saying Sudhanshu was being too harsh.
“Why is he policing her words? She was just making a prediction about the game, not insulting anyone.”
Apoorva’s Past Controversies
This is not the first time Apoorva Mukhija has been in the middle of a controversy. She previously faced backlash for her remarks on India’s Got Latent and has been known for her bold, unfiltered online persona.
In The Traitors, she was often seen clashing with fellow contestant Uorfi Javed, who eventually won the show. Apoorva admitted she had no interest in fixing their strained relationship.
“She took the story time video personally, and it blew up into drama. Every time I went and sat in the group, she would get up and leave. I am a petty person, so I would never go and clear things out.”
The Traitors: A Show Full of Drama
The Traitors, hosted by Karan Johar, is an Indian adaptation of a Dutch reality show. It features celebrities competing in a game of strategy, with some acting as “traitors” trying to eliminate the “faithful” contestants.
The show has sparked multiple controversies, from heated arguments to personal clashes. Apoorva Mukhija and Sudhanshu Pandey’s dispute is just one of many dramatic moments.
While Sudhanshu Pandey has not yet responded to Apoorva’s latest comments, the debate over respect, generational differences, and language continues online.
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Apoorva, meanwhile, remains unapologetic about her approach. She said her goal was never to be understood by everyone but to play the game and entertain.
“My goal in life is not to be understood; I was there to catch a traitor and be entertaining. I was dramatic, and I don’t care if people misunderstand me; they are not paying my bills.”
Source: HT
