Key Highlights
- The trigger: Shehzad Poonawalla’s decision to send Gautam Gulati downstairs sparked a row.
- Accusations: Gautam called Shehzad “jealous and insecure”; Swara Bhasker defended the decision as temporary.
- The flashpoint: A suggestion of a “romantic angle” made Shehzad lose his cool and push Tej Pratap Yadav.
- Tej’s warning: “Tum humse batameezi mat karo... production ko bulaunga.”
- The show: Hosted by Virender Sehwag, streaming free on Prime Video daily at noon.
Tempers flared in the upcoming episode of Rise and Fall Season 2 after Shehzad Poonawalla’s decision to send Gautam Gulati downstairs.
Gautam did not hold back, calling Shehzad jealous and insecure. Speaking to Tej Pratap Yadav, he said, “Aapse panga nahi lega yeh, aap mantri hai na... jhoota hai yeh.”
Swara Bhasker backed Shehzad, calling the move a temporary arrangement, but Gautam countered, “Iss dhande mein bahot purana hu... manipulation samajhta hu.”
A U-Turn, Then a Blow-Up
Shehzad first confronted Gautam. “I don’t want to speak to you, as a gentleman I’m telling you let’s not talk buddy. We are not friends, we are not brothers... aap mera rise mat karao mera upar wala kara dega.”
But in a quick U-turn, he returned to patch things up: “I don’t want my relationship to be spoiled with you.”
Things escalated when Tej raised the possibility of a romantic angle behind the decision. Shehzad lost his temper, pushed Tej and snapped, “Bakwaas mat karo yaar Tej bhai please, yeh mat bolo ladki ke chakkar mein yaar.”
“I Will Call the Production Team”
Tej responded with a stern warning. “Tum humse batameezi mat karo... Tum aisi bhi baat nahi kar sakte... yeh cheez mein tolerate nahi karunga, production ko bulaunga.”
Why It Matters: Politics Meets Reality TV
What makes this clash stand out is who is involved. Shehzad Poonawalla and Tej Pratap Yadav are known public figures from opposite sides of Indian politics, and Swara Bhasker is known for her outspoken views. On a show built around power and status, their real-world identities add an extra layer to every argument.
The push also raises a question the show will have to answer: how it handles physical contact during fights. Tej’s warning about calling the production team suggests the matter could go further.
About the Show
Rise and Fall is a reality format where contestants compete for power and status, with positions in the house shifting through the game. Season 2, produced by Banijay Asia and hosted by Virender Sehwag, streams free on Prime Video, with new episodes daily at 12 noon.
The Bottom Line
A single decision has turned into the season’s biggest fight so far. What the show’s makers do about the push may decide where this rivalry goes next.
With inputs from IANS.