Shehzad Poonawalla Wins 'Rise And Fall 2', Donates Rs 35 Lakh Prize Money To Bihar, Assam CM Fund
Shehzad Poonawalla has emerged as the winner of Amazon Prime Video's reality show Rise And Fall 2, taking home the trophy and a prize of Rs 35 lakh. After weeks of intense tasks, shifting alliances, arguments and unexpected friendships, the season concluded with a grand finale that brought the finalists together for one last showdown. Poonawalla also announced that he would donate his entire prize money towards relief efforts for people affected by floods in Bihar and Assam.
Shehzad Poonawalla Wins 'Rise And Fall 2'
The grand finale opened with a power-packed performance before host Virender Sehwag welcomed the six finalists to the stage. Former contestants also returned for the occasion, making a stylish appearance to cheer on the contenders.
The excitement peaked when Sehwag unveiled the Rise And Fall 2 trophy, with the prize money of approximately Rs 35 lakh adding to the stakes. After the final moments of the competition, Poonawalla was declared the winner.
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finished as the first runner-up, while Gautam Gulati secured the second runner-up position. Swara Bhasker, a close friend of Poonawalla, ended her journey in fourth place. Karan Patel finished fifth.
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Shehzad To Donate Rs 35 Lakh To Flood Relief Efforts
Along with the trophy, Poonawalla received Rs 35 lakh as prize money. However, he revealed that he plans to donate the amount to support relief work for people affected by floods in Bihar and Assam.
Shehzad Stole the whole show with this Announcement ❣️ He donated his winning amount to Bihar & Assam's people who were affected by the flood 👏💯 #RiseAndFallS2 #ShehzadPoonawalla https://t.co/f6VSYMpqTP
— Max (@Mad_Max69ton) November 6, 2026
Speaking about his victory, he 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."
The winner's journey through the show's Tower and Basement phases tested his ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Poonawalla said the experience had pushed him to keep going despite setbacks, making the victory especially meaningful.
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