Karan Johar's reality show The Traitors 2 is delivering plenty of drama beyond its main mystery of identifying the traitors. This time, the spotlight has shifted to Mallika Sherawat and Delhi socialite Shalini Passi, whose growing tension has become one of the talking points of the season.

What started with comments about designer outfits has now turned into a sharp exchange over Shalini's behaviour during one of the show's tasks.

Mallika Calls Shalini's Reaction “Fake Acting”

In a recent episode, the traitors Krystle D'Souza, Shehnaaz Gill and Kullu were given a secret mission in which they had to select four innocent contestants to be “hanged.”

Shalini Passi was among the contestants whose name was chosen.

After returning from Chef Ranveer Brar's task, Shalini appeared visibly frightened while describing what had happened to the other contestants.

However, Mallika Sherawat wasn't convinced by the intensity of her reaction.

Mallika suggested that while Shalini may genuinely have been scared, some of her expressions and reactions appeared exaggerated. She referred to the behaviour as “fake acting,” adding another layer to their already strained equation.

The Feud Started With a Comment About Clothes

The tension between the two contestants isn't new.

Earlier on the show, Shalini Passi had questioned some of Mallika's luxury designer outfits. She reportedly described clothes associated with brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci as “fake” or “first copies.”

The comments quickly became a talking point on social media.

The discussion even drew a reaction from Uorfi Javed, who questioned why contestants were focusing so much on fashion and designer labels when they were supposed to be identifying traitors.

Mallika Hits Back in Her Own Style

Mallika's latest comments suggest that the disagreement between the two hasn't completely disappeared.

Rather than directly getting involved in a major confrontation, Mallika appeared to express her opinion through a sharp remark about Shalini's behaviour.

Her carefree attitude and quick wit have also become part of her appeal on the show, with viewers noticing how differently she approaches the intense atmosphere inside the palace.

The Game Has Already Seen Major Eliminations

While Mallika and Shalini's equation is creating entertainment, the actual game has also witnessed several major eliminations.

Traitors including Harman Singha and Kullu have been exposed, while contestants such as Munawar Faruqui, Abhishek Malhan, Parul Gulati, Karan Singh Magic, Sondos Moufkir and Chef Ranveer Brar have also exited the competition.

With the number of contestants gradually decreasing, alliances and rivalries are becoming increasingly important.

Mallika's Personality Is Winning Attention

Despite the serious nature of the game, Mallika has maintained a relatively carefree and entertaining personality.

Her humour, confidence and willingness to speak her mind have made her one of the contestants attracting attention from viewers.

Meanwhile, Shalini's distinctive personality and outspoken comments have also made her a prominent part of the show's discussions.

What Happens Next?

The ongoing tension between Mallika Sherawat and Shalini Passi could become even more interesting as The Traitors 2 progresses.

Whether their disagreements remain limited to sarcastic comments or turn into a full-blown confrontation remains to be seen. For now, their “fake clothes versus fake acting” controversy has added another entertaining storyline to the reality show.