Rise and Fall: Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh leaves the show mid-way; says 'I was never...'

Rise and Fall, hosted by Ashneer Grover and featuring celebrities from various fields, has been grabbing headlines for its fights, controversies, and shocking revelations. Contestants are even nominating their own friends during tasks, and the unexpected twists are keeping viewers hooked. Recently, Indian wrestler and contestant Sangeeta Phogat made an exit from the show due to her father-in-law's sudden demise. And now as per the latest reports Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh had left the show mid-way.Also See: Rise and Fall: Pawan Singh confirms his exit from the show; Dhanasharee Verma, Akriti Negi get emotional A source from the production revealed to IANS that the actor’s family arrived on set to take him home. Before leaving, he told the housemates that he was never a contestant and had only come for a short time.This marks the second exit from the show, following wrestler Sangeeta Phogat, daughter of Mahavir Singh Phogat — the celebrated wrestling coach who inspired the film Dangal.Ever since Pawan Singh entered the show, he has been referred to as the TRP king. His presence on the show managed to bring early attention to the show and his kind hearted nature towards fellow contestants won many hearts. However, few of his comments got questioned by netizens. A clip from the reality show sparked controversy online which showed Pawan asking Nayandeep to picture himself clean-shaven, dressed in a saree with a bindi and kajal. The moment, which unfolded while the two were lying on a bed, also captured Pawan touching Nayandeep’s face as he made the remarks.Pawan also spoke about his much talked about relationship with Akshara, he said, "After a few years, there was some more trouble in life. Actually, in the line we are in, if you work with someone continuously, you get close to them. It is said that if there is an animal in the house, you get attached to it. But my family did not like this. Then my family got me married somewhere else, but that too did not go well. Now the divorce case is going on..."For the uninitiated, Akshara Singh and Pawan Singh worked together on multiple films, and over time, they grew close. Their relationship continued for several years before coming to an end. Later, in 2018, Pawan Singh tied the knot with Jyoti Singh.Pawan spoke straight from the heart as he addressed his fellow contestants, saying that everyone in the house was close to him and dear to his heart. He reminded them that the show was just a game, and once outside, they would still meet, share meals, enjoy together, and bond again. He emphasized that no one becomes smaller or bigger by simply extending a hand of friendship. Signing off, he promised, “Whenever you remember me, I’ll be there.”In a conversation with Aahana Kumra, Pawan further added that everyone makes mistakes, including both her and him. However, he stressed that shaking hands could only mend things, not worsen them. He sincerely apologized, saying that if she felt he had made a mistake, he was genuinely sorry from the bottom of his heart.Rise and Fall features celebrity contestants: Arjun Bijlani, Nayandeep Rakshit, Arbaz Patel, Aditya Narayan, Dhanashree Verma, Kiku Sharda, Kubbra Sait, Aarush Bhola, Aahana Kumra, Sangeeta Phogat, Anaya Bangar, Bali and Akriti Negi.