Swara Bhasker, Shehzad Poonawalla & Others Join MX Original Rise & Fall Season 2 on Prime Video

EntertainmentK Puspa17 Sept 2026

Mumbai, Sep, Sep 17: Entertainment, drama is set to skyrocket with power plays, larger-than-life personalities, shifting loyalties, and twists waiting around every corner! Prime Video, India’s largest streaming service for exclusive Originals, today unveiled the promo of the blockbuster masala reality show, Rise & Fall Season Two. The promo introduces Swara Bhasker, Shehzad Poonawalla, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Karan Patel, the first four out of the dynamic 15 contestant line-up!Hosted by Virender Sehwag, who brings his unmistakable wit, fearless personality, and straight-talking style to the show, where fortunes can change faster than the scorecard and today’s ruler could be tomorrow’s worker. Spread across 42 days of non-stop entertainment, starting September 26, the new season boasts all the ingredients for an unmissable daily binge and strategic maneuvers to celebrity clashes, unexpected twists, and some jaw-dropping moments.

Rise and Fall Season 2 - Contestant Promo Note

The promo pulls back the curtain on the first four names stepping into the power game, with host Virender Sehwag setting the stage for a lineup that is anything but predictable - Swara Bhasker, a fearless and unapologetic voice who has never been one to hold back; Shehzad Poonawalla, trading the primetime spotlight for a very different kind of power play; Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, a familiar face in the reality-show world, now back in a game where she knows how to make every move count; and Karan Patel, one of television’s most recognizable names, now trading scripted drama for an unscripted fight for power. The engaging promo sees the four contestants taking potshots at each other in their unique style and playing to their strengths as they set the stage for the drama to unfold. 

Sharing her thoughts, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary shared,

 “I’ve experienced reality television in different forms, but Rise & Fall Season 2 brings a whole new dimension to the game. The idea of going from being a Ruler to a Worker and having your position shaped by the choices you make, makes this experience especially exciting for me. Reality shows have taught me to trust my instincts, stay true to myself and play every moment as it comes, but this time, the power dynamics add an entirely different layer. I’m ready to step into the game, take on whatever position comes my way and see how far I can rise.”

Swara Bhasker added,

“I’ve always been someone who wears her opinions on her sleeve, so entering a game like Rise & Fall Season 2 is going to be quite an experience. The show brings together personalities with very different perspectives, and when power and strategy come into play, I’m sure those differences will make for some fascinating dynamics. I’m excited to see how it all unfolds.”

Expressing his excitement about being part of the show Karan Patel remarked,

“People have seen me play different characters and tell stories through television all these years, but Rise & Fall Season 2 gives me the chance to enter a completely different arena as myself. What excites me is the competitive side of it having to make a move, back your decision and keep pushing yourself when the game shifts. I’m looking forward to embracing that challenge and giving this game everything I’ve got.”

Shehzad Poonawalla said,

“My life and journey has been synonymous with rise and fall. Literally this show espouses my journey and even as one chapter ends - a new chapter in life begins with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Rise & Fall Season 2 feels like a particularly interesting innings for me. I’ve always enjoyed spaces where there is room for a strong point of view and this game brings together people with very different perspectives and ways of looking at things but they must know by now I have zero tolerance for those who try to belittle Bharat and its history. It will be interesting to see how absolute strangers walk into a situation where they have to ally at times or be on opposite sides at other times. On a lighter note - I’m glad I don’t have to pay rent for the next 6 weeks!”

Produced by Banijay Asia, MX original Rise & Fall Season 2, is sponsored by Lux Nitro as Special partner and Mallcom India as Safety Partner. The show will stream for free from 26th September, every day at 12 PM, exclusively on Prime Video and the MX Player Android app, refreshed with a new identity - MX Player by Prime Video, India’s leading free, premium, ad-supported video streaming service, available across mobile devices, Connected TVs, the Amazon shopping app, and Fire TV.