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Shehzad Poonawalla

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Shehzad Poonawalla is a contestant who gained attention during the second season of the reality show Rise And Fall. His journey on the show included winning the finale, donating the prize to flood relief, and facing controversy after an on-screen altercation that led to another contestant's ejection.

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Breaking Hype

Shehzad Poonawalla Slams Tej Pratap Yadav As 'Joker Of Politics' After Rise And Fall 2 Win Controversy

Shehzad Poonawalla, the newly crowned winner of Rise and Fall Season 2, has fired back at co-contestant Tej Pratap Yadav after the latter questioned the show’s result. The fallout began on November 6, 2026, when Yadav took to X (formerly Twitter) to claim that Gautam Gulati was the rightful winner and accused Poonawalla of being favoured due to political connections. He alleged 'vote chori' — a

1 day ago2 min read

Shehzad Poonawalla holding the winner's trophy, looking solemn

Breaking Hype

Shehzad Poonawalla Wins Rise And Fall 2, Donates Full Prize To Flood Relief

Shehzad Poonawalla has won Rise And Fall Season 2, beating Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the finale. The victory was announced Friday morning by former cricketer Virender Sehwag during the live episode. Poonawalla takes home ₹35 lakh — and immediately donates it all to flood relief in Assam and Bihar.

3 days ago1 min

A still from Rise And Fall Season 2 featuring Shehzad Poonawalla and Gautam Gulati standing side by side, faces tense.

Breaking Hype

Yadav Accuses BJP of Rigging 'Rise And Fall' Finale

The final episode of Rise And Fall Season 2 drops at noon on Friday, November 6 — and the real drama isn’t just on screen.

3 days ago1 min

Siwet Tomar being escorted out of the Rise and Fall set after a physical altercation with Shehzad Poonawalla

Breaking Hype

Siwet Tomar Ejected After Fight With Shehzad Poonawalla on Rise and Fall

In the third episode of Rise and Fall Season 2, Siwet Tomar was expelled after grabbing Shehzad Poonawalla by the neck. The incident sparked protests from Swara Bhasker and Karan Patel, and prompted a social‑media defence from Shehzad’s team.

29 Sept 20262 min