'Maanyavar Kya Naam Hai Unka?' Shalini Passi's Munawar Faruqui Mix-Up Goes Viral

The upcoming season of ‘The Traitors' is already creating buzz ahead of its premiere, and this time, it is Shalini Passi who has unintentionally become the centre of attention. A newly released promo from ‘The Traitors Season 2' has gone viral after Shalini hilariously forgot contestant Munawar Faruqui's name and referred to him as “Maanyavar”, leaving social media users in splits.

Funny Introduction:

The amusing moment takes place during the contestants' introductions in the premiere episode. In the promo, Munawar Faruqui approaches Shalini Passi and mentions that he did not get a chance to meet her properly earlier. He then asks how she is doing.

While interacting with him, Shalini tells Munawar that she knows who he is but appears unsure about his profession. She goes on to ask whether he is a singer. Munawar then introduces himself, explaining that he is a stand-up comedian who also works as an actor and writer.

Hilarious Slip-Up:

The real highlight comes later when Shalini speaks about the contestants participating in the reality show. Confidently stating that around 80 to 85 per cent of the contestants know her, she suddenly struggles to remember Munawar's name.

Trying to recall it, she says, “Man, man, Manya what's his name? Jo comedian hai na, Maanyavar, kya naam hai unka?” The remark instantly turned into a viral moment online, with fans dubbing Munawar Faruqui as "Maanyavar" across social media platforms.

Fans React:

The promo quickly grabbed attention online, with viewers flooding the comment section with witty reactions. Many fans found the interaction both unexpected and entertaining. One social media user jokingly commented, “Manyavar by Mohey.” Another quipped, “Munyawar Falguni.”

Some viewers also pointed out the contrasting backgrounds of the contestants, with one comment reading, “Born with a golden spoon vs born in a chawl on a summer afternoon both are in the same show, sharing same platform.”

The light-hearted exchange has given audiences a glimpse of the unpredictable chemistry and entertaining dynamics expected inside the palace this season.

Star-Studded Season:

Hosted by Karan Johar, ‘The Traitors Season 2' features 21 celebrity contestants, including Shweta Tiwari, Mallika Sherawat, Shalini Passi, Munawar Faruqui, Rida Tharana and Rhea Chakraborty.

The reality series revolves around trust, deception, alliances and betrayal as contestants attempt to identify the secret Traitors among them while avoiding elimination. With viral moments already emerging before the premiere, fans are eagerly waiting to see what unfolds in the new season when it begins streaming on Prime Video.