Any move in the game depends on the situation and the options available..
As a gamer, Shukla's move deserves an applaud..
But he failed as a friend because it was not the appropriate time to pay-back Paras for his loyalty when his move could seal top 5 and he had Sana and Aarti as options available. For him to choose Paras over Sana and Aarti..either he has to be dumb or a gamer...And we know he is not dumb.