Anshula Kapoor Reveals PTSD Diagnosis After 'The Traitors,' Cites Show's Psychological Toll

Anshula Kapoor, known for her candidness, recently participated in the OTT reality series 'The Traitors', hosted by Karan Johar. The show, an adaptation of an international format, gathers 20 celebrity contestants who navigate high-pressure situations for a significant cash prize. The game's core elements involve deception and psychological strategy.

Anshula Kapoor Details Difficulties Faced on 'The Traitors'

Following her elimination, Anshula Kapoor has spoken out about the emotional impact of her time on the show.

In an interview with The Quint, Kapoor revealed the extent to which her mental health suffered during filming. "Living without communication with the outside world for the entire duration of the show was extremely difficult," she stated. She described the overall experience as both "stressful" and "traumatizing".

Kapoor admitted that her decision to participate was influenced by the understanding that the Indian adaptation would closely mirror the original international format. While she wasn't bothered by the lengthy filming schedules, the oppressive atmosphere proved challenging. "There were no intercoms in our room. They had blacked out our room numbers, so we didn’t know our own or anyone else’s room number. They had placed wind chimes outside our room doors, and if you opened the door when you weren’t supposed to, someone would come and tell you not to leave your room," she recounted.

The Traumatic Atmosphere and its Aftermath

The enforced isolation and constant monitoring significantly impacted Kapoor's well-being. "I had to go back into intensive therapy after the show, and I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder," Anshula revealed. She emphasized that she had no prior diagnosis of PTSD before her participation in the show.

Secrecy Surrounding 'The Traitors'

Anshula previously shared an Instagram story highlighting the intense secrecy surrounding the production. "There was so much secrecy. We weren’t told who our fellow participants would be. When we were flying from Bombay to shoot for this, I think Elnaz, Ashish ji, Sufi, and Jannat were on my flight. To keep it as secret as possible, even during the check-in process at the airport, we were given different slots. We were each assigned a ‘shadow’—our own personal valet," she explained.

About 'The Traitors'

'The Traitors' premiered on a leading OTT platform on June 12th. New episodes are released weekly on Thursdays at 8 PM, culminating in the grand finale on July 3rd.