Popular television actor Arjun Bijlani has emerged as the winner of the first season of "Rise and Fall," a reality show hosted by entrepreneur Ashneer Grover. The grand finale aired on Sony TV and MX Player, culminating in Bijlani securing the victory through a public vote. Aarush Bhola was the first runner-up, and Arbaz Patel was the second runner-up.
"Rise and Fall," a unique concept reality show, divided contestants between "rulers" residing in a penthouse and "workers" in a basement, challenging them to navigate a dynamic of power and labor. The show, which streamed on Amazon MX Player, kept contestants away from the outside world and their families for six weeks. The finale featured six top contenders.
Bijlani's journey on "Rise and Fall" was described as a rollercoaster, with time spent in both the penthouse and the basement. His journey included strategic gameplay, emotional moments, and interactions with fellow contestants.
Following his victory, reports quoted Arjun expressing a desire to hug his son. Fans celebrated Bijlani's win on social media, praising his strategy, resilience, and entertaining personality throughout the season. Many viewers found his journey inspiring, appreciating his balance between gameplay and emotional moments, especially his interactions with his son.
The show featured a mix of contestants, including Dhanashree Verma, Arbaaz Patel, Noorin Sha, Aahana Kumra, Anaya Bangar, Bali, Aarush Bhola, Nayandeep Rakshit, Aditya Narayan, Akriti Negi, Kiku Sharda, Pawan Singh, and Sangeeta Phogat. Each contestant brought their unique story and strategy to the show. Pawan Singh also made an appearance during the grand finale.
The winner of "Rise and Fall" will reportedly receive approximately ₹28 lakh.
Social media buzzed with excitement during the "Rise and Fall" grand finale. Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh delivered a dance performance, while finalists Dhanashree Verma and Aakriti Negi also performed.
Throughout the season, "Rise and Fall" garnered attention for its drama, emotional moments, and surprising turns.
