The second season of The Traitors India is all set to premiere on August 13, 2026, on Prime Video, and even before the show’s first episode drops, it looks like old rivalries are going to take centre stage. Munawar Faruqui and Abhishek Malhan, who had a cold war between them earlier, might be at loggerheads during the Karan Johar-hosted show.
While the pilot episode of the show is yet to air, Abhishek Malhan’s strong statement about being pitted against Munawar is making headlines. Abhishek, in a confident statement, shared, “When there is Munawar Faruqui and Abhishek Malhan, only Abhishek Malhan wins.”
With Abhishek and Munawar having been pitted against each other before, the comment adds another layer to an already competitive equation. Abhishek’s remark now raises the question of whether this is simply another round of one-upmanship or whether that competitive streak will follow them into the game.
What happens between Abhishek Malhan and Munawar Faruqui inside the game? And will Abhishek be able to stand by his confident declaration? Viewers can find out in the upcoming episodes of The Traitors Season 2 on Prime Video.
Did Munawar And Abhishek Ignore Each Other At The Show’s Launch Event?
According to sources, Munawar Faruqui and Abhishek Malhan stayed away from each other throughout the evening and did not interact despite being at the same event. “They kept to their own groups, and there wasn’t a single visible exchange between them. Their body language suggested that the old tension hasn’t completely faded.”
What Happened Between Munawar And Abhishek?
The tension between Munawar and Abhishek stems from their public fallout earlier this year. Munawar made comments about influencers and reality-show fame that many viewers interpreted as being directed at Abhishek Malhan, although he did not explicitly name him. Soon after, both Munawar and Abhishek posted cryptic messages on social media, which fans believed were aimed at each other. Their respective fan bases also engaged in online arguments.
Now, with both contestants locked inside a game built on trust, betrayal and strategy, all eyes will be on whether they bury the hatchet or let their unresolved rivalry take centre stage.