Who is Shehzad Poonawalla? He beat Priyanka Chahar Choudhary to win Rise and Fall Season 2. Check the prize money

After several weeks of tasks, eliminations, and arguments, Rise and Fall Season 2 winner has been announced. Hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, Shehzad Poonawalla became the winner of the popular reality show, and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finished as the runner-up.

Who is the winner of Rise & Fall Season 2

Today (November 6), the grand finale of Rise & Fall Season 2 kicked off with the six finalists. Soon after the performance, Niharika Tiwari finished in fifth place after Swara Bhasker, Shehzad, Gautam and Karan Patel voted her out.

The competition soon became tougher as the Tower lights turned red for Karan Patel and Swara Bhasker, ending their chances of winning the trophy. With their exit, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Gautam Gulati and Shehzad Poonawalla made it to the final round. The final results saw Gautam finish third, Priyanka take the first runner-up spot and Shehzad walk away with the winner's trophy.




After winning the trophy, Shehzad said, "Winning Rise and Fall Season 2 is a feeling I can't put into words. This journey wasn't easy - from the highs of the Tower to the uncertainty of the Basement, I had to constantly adapt and push through, even when things weren't going my way. There were moments of doubt, but deep down, I always believed I could make it. Standing here with the trophy, that belief has become reality. This victory is proof of what determination and resilience can do."

"I'm proud of every decision I made and the person I remained through the highs and lows. The bonds I formed, the laughs, the competition - those memories go far beyond this show. I'm going home with a trophy, unforgettable memories, and the satisfaction of knowing I gave it absolutely everything. I would also like to thank the makers of the show, MX Player by Prime Video and Banijay Asia for pulling off this show so beautifully and giving me an opportunity on this platform. This is a moment I'll cherish forever," he further added.

Who is Shehzad Poonawalla?

He is an Indian politician, lawyer and popular personality who served as a National Spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and later resigned in August 2026.

Talking about his education and career, Shehzad is a law graduate who pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Pune. During his college years, he actively participated in political discussions, debates and youth forums. He first came into the national spotlight during his association with the Congress Party. Later in 2021, he joined the BJP and quickly became one of the party's popular television faces.

Now, he participated in the reality show Rise & Fall Season 2, hosted by Virender Sehwag. All the episodes of the reality show are streaming for free on Amazon MX Player.