After entertaining audiences for several weeks with unexpected twists, heated arguments, changing alliances and much more, Rise and Fall Season 2 has finally reached its grand finale. Hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, the reality show concluded its six-week journey on November 6, with Shehzad Poonawalla emerging as the winner and lifting the coveted trophy. Actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary secured the position of first runner-up.

Niharika Tiwari gets evicted first from the grand finale

The competition entered its final stage with six contestants battling for the winner’s title. The finalists included Niharika Tiwari, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Gautam Gulati, Shehzad Poonawalla, Karan Patel and Swara Bhaskar. However, the finale began with another elimination twist.The six contestants were asked to participate in an internal voting process and choose the contestant they considered least deserving of winning the show. Following the voting, Niharika Tiwari became the first contestant to exit the finale, leaving the remaining five contestants to continue their fight for the trophy.The finale was not just about the competition, as several former contestants also returned to celebrate the show’s journey. Contestants including Sara Gurpal, Manish Kashyap and many others joined the celebrations.The performances and reunions made the evening a celebratory conclusion to the season.Moreover, Shehzad emerged as the winner of the reality show. He lifted the trophy and took home the winning prize of Rs 35 lakh. Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, on the other hand finished as the first runner-up, while Gautam Gulati secured the third position.