Shehzad Poonawalla Wins ‘Rise & Fall’ Season 2, Announces Donation Of Prize Money To Flood-Hit States

New Delhi: The journey of reality show Rise & Fall Season 2, hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, has finally come to an end with the announcement of its winner. Shehzad Poonawalla emerged as the season's winner, while Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finished as the first runner-up and Gautam Gulati secured the second runner-up position.

The show ran for nearly six weeks and featured several twists, heated arguments and exciting contests. In the end, Shehzad emerged victorious, taking home the trophy along with a hefty cash prize. He defeated Priyanka Chahar Choudhary to claim the title and won prize money of ₹35 lakh.

Shehzad Beats Priyanka and Gautam to Win the Title

The grand finale featured the top six contestants, who entertained viewers with their performances. As the competition progressed, contestants were gradually eliminated from the race.

Niharika Tiwari finished in fifth place, while Karan Patel and Swara Bhasker also exited the competition before the final stages.

The contest eventually came down to Shehzad Poonawalla, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Gautam Gulati. Shehzad defeated both contestants to lift the Season 2 trophy. Gautam Gulati finished as the second runner-up, while Priyanka secured the first runner-up position.

Shehzad Makes a Special Decision After His Victory

The biggest highlight of Shehzad Poonawalla's victory was not just the ₹35 lakh prize money. He has decided to donate his entire winning amount to help states affected by floods. He plans to contribute the money to the respective Chief Ministers' Relief Funds.

Expressing his happiness after the win, Shehzad said that his journey on the show had not been easy. He experienced moments of success as well as challenging situations, but tried to learn from every experience and never give up.

According to him, his victory is the result of self-belief and consistent hard work.

From Controversies to Friendships, Shehzad’s Journey Made Headlines

Shehzad Poonawalla's journey on Rise & Fall 2 was full of interesting moments. His initial differences with Swara Bhasker attracted considerable attention. The two were involved in several arguments, but their relationship gradually changed, and they eventually became good friends.

His clashes with Cibet Tomar also made headlines. His rivalry with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and changing equation with Gautam Gulati further kept viewers interested.

Shehzad remained in the spotlight for expressing his opinions openly and playing the game strategically.

Contestants Were Divided into Rulers and Workers

In the show, contestants from different backgrounds were divided into two groups: Rulers and Workers. The game revolved around the contrasting worlds of the penthouse and the basement, where contestants had to constantly fight to protect their positions and stay in the competition.