Actor Harman Singha, recently evicted from the reality competition The Traitors Season 2, has said that his brother and veteran reality TV personality Rannvijay Singha would have faced an even tougher ride on the show — his established presence and strong reputation would have made him an immediate target for elimination.

The 'Opening Batsman' Problem

Harman drew a vivid cricketing analogy to explain why Rannvijay would have struggled. 'Rannvijay would have had the same problem which happened with Munawar (Faruqui). When the opening batsman comes to hit the century on 30 balls, then all the bowlers, all the fielders get scared. That's what happened,' he said.

The comparison points to a recurring pattern on high-stakes reality formats — the more formidable a contestant's track record, the faster rivals move to eliminate them. Munawar Faruqui, a co-contestant on the show, reportedly faced a similar fate driven by his high-profile status.

Brothers Anticipated the Heat

Harman revealed that the two brothers had spoken about this dynamic before he entered the show, and both agreed that he would be targeted early — regardless of whether he was cast as an Innocent or a Traitor. 'We were aware it would happen,' he indicated.

Despite that foreknowledge, Harman acknowledged he could have been better prepared. 'I wish I had learned something else from my brother because he knows all these things very well. He is very established in reality shows. This was the first experience for me,' he said.

His Journey: From Innocent to Traitor

Harman described his arc on the show as eventful despite its brevity. He was initially placed among the Innocents before being picked as a Traitor — a twist that shaped his short but intense run. 'I had a lot of fun, I got to experience a lot of things in my crunch time, life as an innocent till the first circle of shock, then I was picked as a traitor,' he said.

He maintained that the audience's entertainment remained paramount, adding: 'No matter how much I contributed, the show should be entertaining for the audience to watch.'

Why the Format Works Globally

Harman also weighed in on the show's worldwide appeal, crediting its core structure. 'This show is so successful globally because the format is very strong. When you get into two groups, it's a constant battle — who will win, the traitors or the innocents,' he said.

The Traitors format, originally developed in the Netherlands, has spawned successful editions in the UK, US, and Australia, consistently drawing strong viewership. The Indian edition continues that tradition of high-tension social gameplay.

Looking Ahead

Despite his early exit, Harman expressed no regrets, choosing to look at his debut reality stint philosophically. 'But the more you get in life, the happier you should be,' he said. With Rannvijay Singha's deep roots in Indian reality television — spanning over two decades — the younger Singha's maiden outing on the format offers a telling contrast between a rookie's instincts and a veteran's craft.