The game of suspicion is clearly getting more personal, and Mallika has now revealed an interesting conversation she had with Shahneel about being a possible traitor.

In a candid moment, Mallika shared that she jokingly confronted Shahneel about her doubts, telling her that if she turned out to be a traitor, her heart would genuinely break. Having developed a close bond with Shahneel during the course of the show, Mallika admitted that she had started considering her like a sister.

“Maine isse pucha, Shahneel agar tu traitors nikli na mazak mazak mein jaise main Ansh ko bolti hu, toh na mera toh dil hi tut jayega yaar tu toh meri behen hogayi. Toh mujhe kehti hai ki mai traitor nai hoon, kyuki mera bhai jo hai woh cricket captain hai, aur maine usse Rhea ke baare main pucha, maine kaha mujhe uspe thoda thoda shaq aata hai, kyuki bhai wahi baat ghumati hai Rhea. Toh mujhe woh kehti hai Rhea ka bhi wahi reason hai kyuki puri duniya usko already traitor samjhti hai, woh traitor mai apni image theek karne aayi hai.”

Mallika also revealed that their conversation soon moved towards another contestant, Rhea, who had been on her radar. She shared that she had expressed her doubts about Rhea because, according to her, Rhea often seemed to go around in circles while answering certain questions.

However, Shahneel had a completely different theory.

According to Mallika, Shahneel felt that Rhea too had a reason to prove her innocence. Since almost everyone already suspected Rhea of being a traitor, Shahneel believed that it would make little sense for her to enter the game as one while carrying that image.

As the game continues to blur the lines between trust, friendship and strategy, every conversation is becoming a potential clue. While Mallika may be emotionally invested in her bond with Shahneel, the question remains  is Shahneel’s defence enough to convince her, or could this be another clever move in a game where no one can be trusted completely?

With suspicions mounting and loyalties constantly being tested, the real traitors may still be hiding in plain sight.