The contestant was removed for breaching the show's no‑violence rule, while Swara Bhasker and Karan Patel staged a brief walk‑out and Shehzad’s camp released a defence statement.
Prime Video’s reality clash Rise and Fall delivered its biggest shock on Thursday when contestant Siwet Tomar was booted after a physical scuffle with fellow player Shehzad Poonawalla.
The drama unfolded during the Ultimate Ruler race in the Penthouse. Contestants had just voted on who they thought was the weakest decision‑maker. Multiple votes landed on Siwet, stripping him of the chance to compete in the race. He then used his remaining power to name Shehzad as the weakest.
Tensions boiled over when Shehzad pressed Siwet about a sudden change in his attitude toward Swara Bhasker – a comment that had earlier sparked a heated exchange about the Padmaavat Jauhar scene. The argument escalated, and Siwet grabbed Shehzad by the neck and shoved him down. Shehzad walked away with a torn shirt and a bruised neck.
"Fattu aadmi. Peeth peeche kehta hai saath dena. Strong woh hota hai na jiske aage tum haath jodhkar aate ho ke saath dena hai mera jab Swara ke aage mein khada honga," Siwet shouted before the altercation, according to the episode recap.
The show's rulebook bans any form of physical violence inside the Tower, and producers acted swiftly. Siwet was escorted out of the set and his name was removed from the contestant list for the remainder of the season.
The fallout didn’t stop there. Swara Bhasker and Karan Patel, who had previously aligned with Siwet, walked out of the Tower in protest, arguing that Shehzad had also provoked the clash. Both later returned, but their brief exit highlighted the growing fissures among the players.
Shehzad’s camp took to Instagram to defend their client. Their statement began with a stark line: “THEY ABUSED HIM, HE WAS SILENT.” It went on to note that the contestant lost his father early, that his mother is aging, and that he faces a strained relationship with his brother. The post concluded, “You can abuse him, try to silence him or push him down but you cannot defeat his spirit. He will rise again, every single day, stronger than before. Jai Hind!”
The incident has reignited debate among fans about the show's aggressive format. Some argue that the producers should enforce stricter penalties, while others say the drama fuels viewership. The next episode, slated for 12 PM tomorrow on MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, will reveal whether the remaining contestants adjust their strategies in the wake of the ejection.
For now, the Tower remains split. In the Penthouse, Shehzad, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Irina Rudakova, Raj and Tej Pratap Yadav are still in the game. The Basement houses Niharika Tiwari, Kaira Anu, Anish Bhagat, Sara Gurpal, Manish Kashyap, Gautam Gulati and Kajal Raghwani.
The drama shows how quickly alliances can crumble when tempers flare. As the season progresses, viewers will be watching closely to see if any other contestant crosses the line, and how the producers balance entertainment with safety.
Stay tuned for the next episode’s fallout, and keep an eye on the social feeds for more statements from the players.
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