Why did Munawar Faruqui get targeted by other contestants in The Traitors Season 2?

Munawar was perceived as playing the game strategically, leading other contestants to view him as a threat, which resulted in him being voted out during the first circle of shaq.

What was Munawar Faruqui's reaction to being eliminated from The Traitors Season 2?

Munawar expressed that he expected to be targeted and called the other contestants an 'insecure bunch of people' while affirming he was playing the game innocently.

What gameplay dynamics are featured in The Traitors Season 2?

The show divides contestants into Traitors and Faithfuls, where the Traitors aim to eliminate Faithfuls without revealing their identities, while the Faithfuls work to identify and eliminate the Traitors.

Munawar Faruqui lashes out at The Traitors Season 2 contestants for targeting him first: ‘Insecure bunch of people’

Munawar Faruqui was the first contestant to get eliminated from the circle of shaq in The Traitors Season 2.

Updated on: Aug 13, 2026, 06:14:15 IST

By Santanu Das

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The first three episodes of The Traitors Season 2 is here! The Karan Johar-hosted reality show is back, and the first few episodes wasted no time in bringing the drama and deception into the game. Tensions flared high at the first circle of shaq, where Munawar Faruqui openly picked out his guess on Mallika Sherawat as the traitor. But several other contestants picked on Munawar for playing a game like a traitor and eventually voted him out.

Munawar Faruqui received the most number of votes in the circle of shaq.

Munawar eliminated!

It was the first circle of shaq and Munawar ended up receiving the highest number of votes, which meant he was eliminated. The real traitors were Kullu, Krystle D'Souza, and Harman Singha. Shahneel Gill was recruited as the fourth traitor in the second episode.

Munawar went to the centre of the room and said, “I had expected this to happen to me. I knew I would have to face it. This often happens to me. It is not the first time. This is not the first time that I have been targeted. Call me a soft target or someone too good to be there. I can clearly see through the insecurities of other people, and you will see how end up looking. Because your insecurities will be visible. You approached me as a friend and heard me out, but now you wrote my name here. Thank you for that.”

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The circle of shaq as seen in the second episode of The Traitors season 2.

Munawar lashes out at the gang

When Karan asked him to reveal the truth about himself- whether he is a traitor or an innocent- Munawar appeared emotional and added, “F*** off, guys! I was playing the game! I wanted to play it well! I am an innocent! F*** off, insecure bunch of people. They thought I would eat them up here. They are all scared. Now recognise who is the one amongst you.”

The celebrity line-up this season includes Aaditya Kulshreshth (Kullu), Abhishek Malhan (Fukraa Insaan), Ansh Chopra, Dalip Tahil, Harman Singha, Ikka Singh, Karan Singh Magic, Krystle D’Souza, Mallika Sherawat, Parul Gulati, Prish and Ranveer Brar. Rhea Chakraborty, Rida Tharana, Sahil Salathia, Shahneel Gill, Shalini Passi, Shweta Tiwari, Soundous Moufakir and Tanya Puri are also part of the new season.

Dalip Tahil was out of the game on the first day after he tried to stand out from the rest and at the end of a twist, received the least number of gold coins. Meanwhile, Karan Singh Magic was the first contestant to get murdered by the traitors. The Traitors season 2 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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