Sufi Motiwala breaks down after Raftaar's exit in The Traitors: 'I'm boo-boo the fool!'

The recent elimination of rapper Raftaar from Prime Video's The Traitors marked a watershed moment for Sufi Motiwala, a pivotal contestant on the show. When it became clear that Raftaar was innocent, what had appeared to be a calculated and self-assured move rapidly devolved into a nervous collapse.

Sufi Motiwala leads the charge with confidence

As the campaign against Raftaar gained momentum, Sufi, who had been playing with logic and boldness, took the lead. Throughout the game, he has played with an air of self-assurance, treating every group conversation as a strategy session and frequently establishing himself as one of the group's more intelligent members.

When Raftaar's true identity as an innocent was revealed, though, the game became much more serious. The news surprised everyone in the group, but Sufi took the brunt of it. He had persuaded people to trust his estimates and had himself placed his faith in them. He felt crushed by the enormity of the choice when it backfired.

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Rare moment of vulnerability

Sufi sobbed during one of the show's most unscripted and honest moments thus far. His decision had consequences, and he felt foolish for expressing his regret by saying, "Kya kar diya? Pata nahi kya kar diya? How dumb!" His emotional reaction was front and centre, and his profound sadness and amazement were shown throughout.

Sufi went on to say, "I thought I was Einstein; I thought I was Isaac Newton in this game. But I am Boo-Boo the Fool! I don’t know anything clearly. Other than the fact that I am an Innocent."

Strategy meets emotion

This episode demonstrated how naivety can fool even the most assured players. Just in case you forgot, The Traitors—created by BBC Studios India Productions and adapted for Indian consumers by Prime Video—is just as much about strategy as it is about emotional strength.

All3Media International distributes the Indian version based on the concept, which has won BAFTA and Emmy awards for IDTV. The show's high-stakes eliminations, alliance shifts, and mind games have made it a captivating watch.

Where to watch The Traitors

You can watch the first six episodes of The Traitors on Prime Video right now. Episodes are released every Thursday at 8 PM.