Mallika Sherawat has responded to the social media buzz surrounding her green dress on The Traitors India Season 2 after Shalini Passi questioned the outfit’s authenticity on the reality show.
Rather than getting drawn into a detailed fashion dispute, Mallika addressed the conversation with a playful video on Instagram, joking that her dress, figure and glamour had become a major topic of discussion.
The actress did not name Shalini directly in her response and did not provide independent verification of the designer label attached to the outfit.
Mallika Sherawat Says Her Green Dress Became ‘The Most Important Issue’
Sharing a video on Instagram, Mallika began by referring to the attention her outfit had received on The Traitors.
“We need to address the most important issue on Traitors right now, my green dress.”
She then appeared amused by the amount of discussion surrounding the outfit.
“I mean, mujhe toh realise hi nahi hua ki meri dress itna bada topic of discussion ban jayegi.”
Mallika subsequently took a more teasing approach to the controversy, saying:
“If my dress, my figure, my glamour is causing a little bit of jealousy, I understand. Enjoy!”
Her caption was similarly playful:
“Dress meri, discussion sabka.”
The actress, however, stopped short of directly identifying the person whose comments she was responding to.
What Did Shalini Passi Say About Mallika’s Dress?
The controversy originated during a conversation among contestants on The Traitors India Season 2.
According to the episode conversation, Mallika had mentioned that she had selected a green dress for the day.
Shalini Passi subsequently questioned whether the outfit was genuinely from Dolce & Gabbana, a luxury fashion house she is known to wear.
During the discussion, Shalini reportedly said:
“Just a week ago, I wore a green and gold dress of Dolce, and it is not like this. I went to adjust her mic and saw the brand. She is lying.”
The statement turned what might otherwise have been a routine fashion discussion into one of the show’s more talked-about moments.
The comments were particularly notable because Shalini positioned herself as someone with extensive experience with luxury fashion.
Shalini Passi Talks About Her Experience With Designer Fashion
During the conversation, Shalini also referred to her long-standing relationship with designer clothing.
She said that she had been wearing designer fashion since she was approximately 17 or 18 years old and had accumulated a collection that included several custom-made pieces.
That background became part of the context surrounding her comments about Mallika’s dress.
However, it is important to distinguish between Shalini’s opinion about the outfit and independently verified information about its provenance.
Neither Mallika nor Dolce & Gabbana has publicly confirmed the specific details of the dress in response to the controversy, based on the information available.
Mallika Did Not Directly Address the Authenticity Claim
Although Mallika’s video clearly responded to the wider discussion, she did not directly address the specific question of whether the green outfit was an authentic Dolce & Gabbana creation.
Instead, her response focused on the attention the dress had generated.
That distinction is important.
Her comment about jealousy was delivered in a playful and provocative tone, but it does not itself establish the origin, designer or authenticity of the garment.
For now, the designer-label question remains separate from Mallika’s response to the controversy.
Why the Green Dress Has Become a Talking Point
Fashion has always been a major part of celebrity reality television, but The Traitors adds another layer because contestants’ personal styles can become part of their public identities on the show.
Mallika, who has long been associated with glamorous and attention-grabbing fashion, naturally drew attention to her appearance.
The green dress became particularly prominent after the discussion involving Shalini.
What began as a disagreement over a designer label consequently developed into a larger social-media conversation about fashion, celebrity image and personal style.
Mallika’s response has now added another chapter to that conversation.
Mallika’s Reaction Keeps the Tone Playful
Rather than issuing a formal rebuttal, Mallika chose humour.
Her line about her dress, figure and glamour creating “a little bit of jealousy” turns the controversy into a joke while simultaneously defending her right to enjoy her appearance.
The caption “Dress meri, discussion sabka” takes the same approach.
It effectively acknowledges that once a celebrity wears something on a highly watched reality show, the audience is likely to have an opinion about it.
Mallika’s response suggests she is comfortable with that attention.
The Traitors 2 Fashion Debate
The incident also highlights how fashion conversations can become part of the entertainment narrative on reality television.
A designer label carries its own cultural and commercial value, particularly when luxury brands are involved. Questions about authenticity can therefore attract considerable interest.
At the same time, claims made during reality-show conversations should not automatically be treated as established facts.
In this case, Shalini made a claim about Mallika’s dress, while Mallika responded to the surrounding attention without directly confirming or denying the specific allegation.
That leaves the central question unresolved.
What Happens Next?
For now, the green dress controversy remains one of the more entertaining side stories emerging from The Traitors India Season 2.
Shalini Passi’s comments brought the outfit into focus, while Mallika Sherawat’s response ensured that the conversation continued beyond the episode.
Whether the dress was an authentic Dolce & Gabbana piece, another designer creation or a garment whose branding was misunderstood cannot be established solely from the contestants’ exchange.
Until the provenance is independently verified by Mallika, her stylist, the designer or another authoritative source, the authenticity claim should remain unverified.
What is certain is that Mallika is not allowing the controversy to overshadow her sense of humour.
As she put it:
“Dress meri, discussion sabka.”
And for The Traitors viewers, that may be exactly what makes the fashion controversy so entertaining.
