Jannat Zubair on staying neutral between Uorfi Javed & Apoorva Mukhija after their spat: 'Very small funda..'

Amazon Prime Video’s reality show The Traitors brought together a diverse mix of participants from television, digital media, and entertainment. Among them was actress and influencer Jannat Zubair, who quickly became a standout presence on the show. While her game drew attention, it was her calm handling of a complicated situation involving fellow contestants Urfi Javed and Apoorva Mukhija that became a talking point after the season aired.

Urfi and Apoorva, both popular on social media, started the game on friendly terms but had a falling out early in the season. The disagreement began after an emotional exchange, where Urfi tried to comfort Apoorva but was met with resistance. This led to misunderstandings, public remarks, and personal accusations. Urfi later claimed that Apoorva had planned the fallout in advance, while Apoorva defended her side by posting indirect responses on her own platforms. Their friendship did not recover after the show, and both continued to keep their distance even during public appearances and online discussions.

Jannat, who was close to both, was seen as someone caught in between. In an exclusive interview with India Forums, she explained how she managed to stay neutral without adding to the conflict. Speaking to us about the same, the actress said, ''Just by not managing anything. I do not think if you are friends with two people or if you are not getting along with them, you are just supposed to, I mean individually, I have said this and I have also shown this in my videos, that I had a simple funda, that whatever Apoorva used to tell me about Urfi, I did not tell Uorfi, and whatever Uorfi used to tell me about Apoorva, I did not tell Apoorva. So I think as a friend, you can only do this, idhar ki udhar nahi kar na.''

''And I think because of that, life becomes so sorted, that because of me, they did not have any fight, neither inside the show nor after the show. Even today, I regularly talk to Apoorva and Urfi, but even today, no matter what I say, it does not reach Uorfi that Apoorva told me this, and it does not reach Apoorva that Uorfi said this. So I think this complicates the mind, that if your two friends have become enemies, then you will have to choose one. I do not think it is necessary to do this, and I do not think it is impossible to do this. This is a very possible thing, but it has a very small funda. If you understand this, then you can live with both,'' Jannat told us.

I had a simple funda, that whatever Apoorva used to tell me about Urfi, I did not tell Uorfi, and whatever Uorfi used to tell me about Apoorva, I did not tell Apoorva. So I think as a friend, you can only do this, idhar ki udhar nahi kar na.

- Jannat Zubair

The actress is often seen hanging out with both Uorfi and Apoorva and also shares glimpses of the same on her social media handles. As for Uorfi and Apoorva, even after the show wrapped, Urfi and Apoorva have not reconciled, and both continue to avoid direct interaction on social media and in public spaces. Jannat, however, remains in touch with them individually. Her experience highlights the kind of balancing act contestants often face in reality shows where personal equations shift quickly under pressure.

The Traitors India is a reality competition show that features celebrities and influencers playing a game built on trust and deception. Set in a remote location, the contestants are secretly divided into two groups called Faithfuls and Traitors. Their goal is to outsmart the other side through tasks, strategy, and group discussions. The show focuses on shifting alliances and mind games, adding tension to every decision and vote.