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Rise & Fall Season 2 Winner: Shehzad Poonawalla Beats Priyanka Chahar Choudhary to Lift the Trophy, Takes Home ₹35 Lakh Prize Money

He won the trophy and Rs 35 lakh after six weeks of competition and said he will donate the prize to flood relief.

  • On Friday, Shehzad Poonawalla won the Virender Sehwag-hosted reality show Rise And Fall 2, taking home the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 35 lakh after six weeks of competition.
  • Divided into Rulers and Workers, contestants navigated the Tower and the Basement throughout the six-week season, constantly shifting alliances to protect their position and avoid elimination.
  • Naagin 7 actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finished as the first runner-up, while Bigg Boss 8 winner Gautam Gulati came third. Karan Patel and Swara Bhasker rounded out the top five finalists.
  • Upon winning, Poonawalla pledged to donate the entire Rs 35 lakh prize to the CM fund for flood-affected states. He stated, "I'm proud of every decision I made and the person I remained through the highs and lows."
  • Crediting his success to determination and resilience, the winner thanked MX Player by Prime Video and Banijay Asia for the opportunity. "This is a moment I'll cherish forever," he said.
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The grand finale of Rise and Fall Season 2 took place on 6 November 2026 in which Shehzad Poonawala won the trophy by defeating Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary and Gautam Gulati.

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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Friday, November 6, 2026.
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