Mallika Sherawat is once again making headlines because of her appearance on The Traitors Season 2, but this time it is not her glamorous style that has caught everyone’s attention. A recently surfaced deleted scene from the reality show has triggered a fashion controversy after fellow contestant Shalini Passi questioned Mallika’s claim about a designer outfit.
In the unseen clip, Mallika is seen wearing a green shimmery dress and proudly telling the other contestants that her outfit is from luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana. However, Shalini Passi later tells a group of contestants that she believes Mallika was not being truthful about the brand.
The conversation quickly turns into a gossip session involving Shweta Tiwari, Rhea Chakraborty and Rida Tharana, with Shalini strongly standing by her claim.
Shalini Passi Claims Mallika’s Dress Was Not Dolce & Gabbana
The controversy began when Mallika showed off her green outfit and asked the contestants how they liked her Dolce dress. Later, Shalini reportedly pulled some of the other contestants aside and discussed the outfit.
Shalini claimed that she had noticed the brand label while helping Mallika adjust her microphone. According to Shalini, what she saw did not match Dolce & Gabbana.
She went on to say that she had been wearing designer clothes since she was around 17 or 18 and had enough experience with luxury fashion to recognise the brand. Shalini also claimed that she had worn customised designer outfits and was confident that Mallika’s dress was not an authentic Dolce & Gabbana creation.
The accusation has created plenty of curiosity because Mallika has maintained a long association with luxury fashion and has worn Dolce & Gabbana at several high-profile international appearances.
However, it is important to note that Shalini’s statement is an allegation made during the reality-show footage and does not independently establish that the dress was counterfeit. Mallika herself has not been shown in the available report giving a detailed response to the accusation.
Shalini Passi Says She Knows Designer Fashion
Shalini did not simply question the dress. She appeared quite confident about her assessment and explained why she believed she could identify an authentic designer outfit.
She reportedly told the other contestants that she had been wearing high-end designer clothing for years. She also mentioned brands such as Versace and Elie Saab while explaining her experience with luxury fashion.
Shalini further claimed that she could send pictures of the designer dresses she had worn to prove her familiarity with these labels.
Her confidence made the conversation even more dramatic. What began as a discussion about Mallika’s outfit quickly turned into a debate over whether the actress was actually wearing the luxury brand she claimed.
Rhea Chakraborty Also Joins the Conversation
The situation became even more interesting when Rhea Chakraborty joined the discussion.
Rhea reportedly recalled an earlier conversation with Mallika about another fashion brand. She said that before entering The Traitors 2, she had asked Mallika about O’Polly after noticing that several people were wearing the brand.
According to Rhea, Mallika had described the brand as tacky and criticised its glittery aesthetic. Rhea’s recollection added another angle to the conversation, particularly because the group was already discussing Mallika’s claims about designer fashion.
With Shalini questioning Mallika’s Dolce & Gabbana claim and Rhea recalling their earlier fashion conversation, the deleted scene quickly became one of the more entertaining off-game moments from the show.
Shweta Tiwari Witnesses the Entire Drama
Television star Shweta Tiwari was also present during the conversation. Her presence has helped the clip attract additional attention because she is among the popular contestants on the current season.
The conversation shows how reality-show drama does not always come from the actual Traitors game. Contestants are also spending time together between tasks, and these informal interactions can sometimes produce unexpected controversies.
The fashion discussion involving Mallika and Shalini is a perfect example. There was no major task or elimination involved, yet the exchange has become a talking point online.
Mallika Sherawat Has a Long Fashion Connection
Mallika Sherawat has always been known for her bold fashion choices and glamorous international appearances. Over the years, she has regularly experimented with designer outfits at film festivals, award functions and international events.
Her connection with Dolce & Gabbana is also not new. Reports have previously highlighted her appearances in the brand’s outfits, including several looks at Cannes and other high-profile occasions. This makes the latest allegation particularly interesting because the actress has genuinely worn the Italian luxury label on multiple occasions in the past.
That background also explains why the fashion-related exchange on The Traitors 2 has attracted so much attention.
The Traitors 2 Continues to Deliver Unexpected Drama
The Traitors Season 2 has already become a source of several viral moments involving its celebrity contestants. The show combines strategy, deception, alliances and personal interactions, which naturally creates plenty of opportunities for unexpected confrontations.
Mallika Sherawat herself has been one of the most talked-about contestants because of her outspoken personality and dramatic interactions with other participants.
The latest fashion controversy comes after another recent incident involving Mallika and Rhea Chakraborty. Actress Kamya Punjabi had criticised Mallika for bringing up Rhea’s past incarceration during an episode, calling the remark a personal attack.
These incidents have kept Mallika at the centre of discussions surrounding the show.
Is Mallika Sherawat Really Wearing a Fake Dress?
For now, there is no independent confirmation that Mallika’s green dress was fake. The claim comes from Shalini Passi in the deleted footage, while Mallika’s side of the fashion controversy has not been established through an official statement in the reports.
Therefore, the incident should be viewed as a reality-show allegation rather than a confirmed fact.
Nevertheless, the clip has succeeded in creating a new buzz around The Traitors 2. Shalini’s confidence, Rhea’s comments and Shweta’s presence have made the fashion conversation particularly entertaining for viewers.
The incident also highlights how quickly small interactions between reality-show contestants can become major talking points online.
Mallika and Shalini’s Fashion Clash Goes Viral
The latest controversy has given fans another reason to watch the dynamics between Mallika Sherawat and Shalini Passi. Both contestants have strong personalities and very different approaches to fashion, making their interactions particularly entertaining.
Whether Mallika responds to Shalini’s accusation or the matter is simply forgotten as another reality-show moment remains to be seen. For now, the “fake designer dress” allegation has taken over social media conversations surrounding The Traitors 2.
With Shweta Tiwari and Rhea Chakraborty also becoming part of the discussion, the deleted clip has delivered exactly what reality television thrives on: unexpected drama, strong opinions and a controversy that keeps viewers guessing.