“I was crying on the flight”: Purav Jha reacts to losing ‘The Traitors India’, wins the internet instead

The OTT’s trending reality sensation, ‘The Traitors’, recently crowned its winner on 3 July 2025: Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther were crowned champions after successfully outsmarting the traitors in a high-stakes finale, winning ₹70.5 lakh. However, the result sparked mixed reactions online. While many celebrated the duo’s win, several fans believed Purav Jha—a standout contestant with clever gameplay and a massive fan base—deserved the title just as much. Social media platforms quickly filled with emotional posts, with users calling him the “real winner” of the show. The finale may be over, but the debate around who truly won The Traitors India is far from settled.

What did Purav Jha post about his elimination?

After the Grand Finale of the Psychological strategy thriller on 3 July, the beloved influencer, Purav Jha, took to Instagram the following day with a heartfelt and emotional post. He shared a touching post from his flight, featuring a teary-eyed selfie and a final shot in his ‘Traitor’ costume, capturing his raw emotions from the emotional moment. Wondering what made him cry? No, it’s not because he lost the game. The answer is in the caption of his post. 

“I was crying last night in the flight not just because of i didn’t win the show.. bhyiii mene jo aapke texts dekhe DM me.. ufffff 🙌🏻 bhyiii zindgi me nahe socha ki kabhi itna pyaar milega

Like legit kuch log mere lie ro rahe ki aap kyu nahe jeete..🥹

O hello cuties me jeet gaya😌♥️.. isse zyda aur kya chaiye mujhe..

I really don’t know itne dheere baat karne par bhe kya fucked up hua last ke 10 min me…

Ki samne wale ne sun lia…

Anyways iam so so so happy ki aap logo ke pyaar ne mujhe winner bana dia…

Baki innocents ko khoob badhai 🙌🏻..

#TheTraitors this show was truly Roller coaster for me 😀

Thank you Again may be i failed as a Traitor But your love made me a winner ♥️..

#puravjha” He penned.

Who won ‘The Traitors India’?

The Karan Johar-hosted, the star-packed reality show has been the fans' favorite show since day one, and the grand finale had netizens buzzing, debating about the show’s winner. While many are satisfied with the game show’s ending, some feel that Purav Jha, along with Harsh Gujral, would have won if only they hadn’t made a crucial mistake. In the end, the two queens, Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther took home the trophy along with the cash prize.

Did Uorfi share her cash prize with Nikita?

One of the heartwarming moments that is collecting praises online is Uorfi’s generous gesture of sharing her cash prize with Nikita. In this game show, where almost everyone wore a mask, Uorfi and Nikita played as innocents throughout the show. Upon their victory, the girls were awarded a whopping amount of Rs. 70.5 Lakh as the winning amount. Upon receiving the cash prize, Uorfi did an act of generosity by sharing her prize money with Nikita Luther as well. She added that if she wanted the money, she could have taken the entire amount. 

The Top 7 Finalists

Here’s the list of the seven standout finalists who made it to the concluding stages of the show: 

Innocents:

• Uorfi Javed

• Nikita Luther

• Jasmin Bhasin

• Apoorva Mukhija

• Sudhanshu Pandey

Traitors:

• Purav Jha

• Harsh Gujral

Fans Reaction

Online reactions to Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther’s win on The Traitors India have been mixed. While some praised the duo, many voiced disappointment, flooding social media with comments like “did not deserve it” and calling Purav Jha the true winner. Twitter was awash with fans calling the result “the most stupid ending ever” as many even labeled it “scripted”.