From Ashneer Grover taking a dig at Salman Khan to Pawan Singh’s shocking exit: Times Rise and Fall made headlines

The new reality show Rise & Fall, based on the concept of ‘survival of the fittest,’ has been receiving a lot of attention from fans for its unique format. Hosted by Ashneer Grover, the show highlights the stark divide between two opposite worlds — the Rulers and the Workers. Ever since its premiere, Rise & Fall has constantly been in the headlines, not just for its unusual setup but also for the controversies, heated fights, and unexpected twists inside the house. From Ashneer Grover mocking Salman Khan to Pawan Singh’s shocking departure from the show, Rise & Fall continues to spark debates among viewers, making it one of the most talked-about reality shows currently on air. (Photo: Instagram)

It is no secret that Ashneer Grover and Salman Khan are not on good terms. Both have made comments about each other in the past. Now, while Salman Khan is hosting Bigg Boss 19, Ashneer Grover has taken the seat as host of Rise and Fall. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Grover indirectly targeted Salman without naming him. He said reality shows should focus on contestants and not on the host. Ashneer pointed out that contestants spend 24 hours in the house, while the superstar only comes on weekends. He added that the power of the show should remain with the contestants, not the host. This was clearly a dig at Salman Khan and Bigg Boss 19. (Photo: Instagram)

Fans were left surprised when Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh suddenly left Rise and Fall just 14 days after the show started. His exit changed the dynamics of the game as many viewers considered him one of the strongest contestants. According to a report by IANS, Pawan’s family came on set to take him home. Before leaving, he told the housemates that he never planned to stay for long. He also revealed that he had joined the show only for a short duration. This confession shocked many contestants, as they did not expect him to leave so soon. (Photo: Instagram)

The show saw a heated fight between Arbaz Patel and Aarush Bhola. It started when Arbaz accused Aarush of not contributing to the show. He insulted Aarush by saying even people in Delhi must regret having him and added that “Delhi wale toh thukte bhi nahi hain tere upar.” The comment triggered a fight, and both contestants got physical. Ashneer Grover immediately stepped in and told Arbaz to apologize. However, Arbaz refused and said, “Jo ukhadna hai ukhad lo,” which made Ashneer angry. Ashneer then gave Arbaz a stern warning. He said that if things got physical again, he would not wait for the weekend but come on a weekday to throw him out of the show himself. (Photo: Instagram)

In a recent episode, Dhanashree Verma was left in tears after hearing that Aahana Kumra had questioned her character. Earlier, Aahana was heard telling Akriti Negi that Dhanashree had “played all the boys.” When Dhanashree found out, she confronted Aahana, saying she felt hurt and disappointed. She explained that she had never spoken badly about anyone in the house and only played the game. Dhanashree said she never shared details about her personal life and didn’t deserve such comments. She added that contestants often say she is easily influenced, but she denied this and mentioned that she only trusts Arbaz Patel and Pawan Singh in the house. Breaking down, Dhanashree said she doesn’t like the environment of the show as many people already carry judgments about her. (Photo: Instagram)

Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh entered Rise and Fall shortly after being in the middle of a major controversy. The actor had faced backlash after a video from a promotional event in Lucknow went viral. In the clip, Pawan was seen touching actress Anjali Raghav’s waist while promoting their song Saiya Seva Kare. His actions sparked strong criticism from fans and the industry. In the same video, Anjali Raghav reacted strongly and later condemned Pawan Singh’s behaviour in public. The actress openly said she would no longer work in the Bhojpuri film industry because of the incident. Amid this, his entry on the show created mixed reactions among viewers. In the premiere episode, he was seen talking to co-contestant Akriti Negi. During their conversation, Akriti revealed that although she always wanted to work in films, she never got the opportunity. Hearing this, Pawan Singh offered her a role without hesitation. Akriti seemed surprised and asked him, “Aap humko denge? Sacchi?” To this, Pawan confidently replied, “Maine 250 se zyada filmein ki hain.” (Photo: Instagram)

One of the episodes saw a major fight between actress Aahana Kumra and influencer Bali. The argument started during a nomination task when Aahana told Bali to “speak politely.” Bali immediately snapped back, saying he didn’t even want to talk and told her to stay away. Things quickly got worse when Aahana called him a “useless man.” Bali retaliated by calling her “useless and cheap.” The fight became more personal when Aahana questioned his upbringing, asking if his parents had taught him such behaviour. Bali angrily replied by insulting her family and even called her “fake.” Aahana got upset and called Bali the “flipper” of the group, saying he only fights with her because she is a woman. She warned him that if he spoke again, she might physically retaliate. (Photo: Instagram)

Before the show began, actor Arjun Bijlani was asked in an interview to describe contestant Dhanashree Verma in one word. He jokingly called her “Ex-Bhabhi.” Arjun explained the nickname by saying that her ex-husband, cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, calls him “bhaiya.” Because of that, he ended up calling Dhanashree “Ex-Bhabhi.” Arjun made it clear that he does not know Dhanashree personally and did not want to comment on her past relationship. He said his focus would remain on the game and not on her personal matters. The remark was made in a fun spirit, but it quickly caught the attention of fans who found it amusing. (Photo: Instagram)