Jannat Zubair wishes Apoorva Mukhija with an unconventional picture on her birthday: ‘Your heart is gold’

Reality shows often bring unlikely friendships to the surface, and The Traitors India saw one such equation between Jannat Zubair and Apoorva Mukhija. What began during the competition has clearly turned into a connection that has lasted beyond the cameras.

On Apoorva’s birthday, Jannat shared a candid picture of the two on her Instagram Story. The photo was far from posed or filtered: Apoorva was seen bent over a sink, seemingly washing her hands, while Jannat captured the moment from behind. Along with the picture, Jannat wrote: Your energy is rare, your heart is gold. You deserve the world today and every day. Happy birthday, sunshine.

Your energy is rare, your heart is gold. You deserve the world today and every day. Happy birthday, sunshine.

- Jannat Zubair

The image and message felt personal, giving fans a peek into the comfort and familiarity between the two. It was not a curated birthday post meant to grab attention, but rather a reflection of genuine warmth between friends who have shared intense experiences together.

During their time on The Traitors, Jannat and Apoorva were often seen supporting each other in group discussions, during challenges, and in emotional moments. Their rapport stood out for being low on drama and high on loyalty, even when others around them were switching alliances.

There was a point in the show where Apoorva had a fallout with Uorfi Javed, who was also close to Jannat. While some expected her to take sides, Jannat stayed away from fuelling the tension. Speaking to Moneycontrol, she said, “Whatever Apoorva used to tell me about Urfi, I did not tell Urfi, and whatever Urfi used to tell me about Apoorva, I did not tell Apoorva.” This approach seemed to help her maintain both friendships with grace.

Apoorva made her mark on the show with sharp observations, and even correctly called out Raj Kundra as a traitor early on. Jannat, on the other hand, was appreciated for staying calm under pressure and never allowing personal dynamics to interfere with the game.

The birthday post was more than a social media gesture. It showed how bonds formed in the most unpredictable settings can still carry meaning once the spotlight fades.