# Shalini Passi mistakes Munawar Faruqui for ‘Manyavar’ on The Traitors 2

2026-08-13T13:47:49+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Shalini Passi, a contestant on The Traitors 2, forgot Munawar Faruqui's name during the premiere episode and called him 'Manyavar' and 'Man, Manya'. The moment has gone viral on social media, with fans calling it hilarious. Munawar was eliminated in the first Circle of Shaq after receiving the highest number of votes. He was an innocent; the real traitors were Kullu, Krystle D'Souza and Harman Singha. An emotional Munawar accused contestants of targeting him due to their insecurities, saying 'Kha jata inn sabko'. The show is streaming on Prime Video.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/the-traitors-2-shalini-passi-mistakes-munawar-faruquis-name-for-manyavar-karan-johar-101786607301969.html>
- siasat.com <https://www.siasat.com/munawar-gets-emotional-after-the-traitors-2-exit-kha-jata-3524235/>

Tags: comedy, Munawar Faruqui, reality TV, Shalini Passi, The Traitors 2, viral moment
Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/shalini-passi-mistakes-munawar-faruqui-for-manyavar-on-traitors/
License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources.
Cite: https://indianopinion.org/shalini-passi-mistakes-munawar-faruqui-for-manyavar-on-traitors/#story-in-brief

Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.