The popular reality game show Rise and Fall is returning with its second season, bringing a fresh mix of television personalities, actors, influencers and political figures into the competition. This season will once again revolve around strategy, power and survival, with contestants divided between two groups — Rulers and Workers.
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag will host the 42-day season, taking over from Ashneer Grover, who hosted the first edition.
Rise and Fall Season 2 Contestants List
The second season features 15 contestants from different backgrounds. Here is a look at the participants and their careers.
1. Priyanka Chahar Choudhary
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary rose to prominence with the television show Udaariyan and gained further recognition through Bigg Boss 16. She has also appeared in music videos and later took the lead role in Ekta Kapoor’s Naagin 7.
2. Swara Bhasker
Swara Bhasker is known for her work in films including Veere Di Wedding, Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa. Apart from acting, she has also been vocal about a range of social and political issues in the media.
3. Gautam Gulati
Gautam Gulati became a familiar television face through shows such as Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Diya Aur Baati Hum. He later won Bigg Boss 8 in 2015. His appearance in Rise and Fall marks his return to reality television as a contestant after around 11 years.
4. Karan Patel
Karan Patel is best known for portraying Raman Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, which aired from 2013 to 2019. His other television credits include Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasamh Se and Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. He has also participated in reality shows such as Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and The 50.
5. Tej Pratap Yadav
Tej Pratap Yadav is the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. He has previously served as a minister in Bihar and has also been an MLA, holding portfolios including health and environment.
6. Shehzad Poonawalla
Shehzad Poonawalla, a political analyst and former BJP spokesperson, is making his reality television debut with Rise and Fall Season 2.
7. Raj Grover
Raj Grover is a popular YouTube creator known for comedy and realistic videos based on his everyday life and family. He has built a substantial online following, with more than 15 million subscribers on YouTube.
8. Kajal Raghwani
Kajal Raghwani is a prominent Bhojpuri actress who has appeared in films including Pratigya 2, Hukumat, Patna Se Pakistan, Muqaddar and Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna. She has also been reported as one of the highest-paid actresses in Bhojpuri cinema.
9. Sara Gurpal
Punjabi actress Sara Gurpal has appeared in films such as Manje Bistre and Shava Ni Girdhari Lal. She participated in Bigg Boss 14 but was eliminated early in the season. She later appeared in the 2025 reality show Reality Ranis of The Jungle 2, where she finished as the runner-up.
10. Manish Kashyap
Known as the “Son of Bihar”, Manish Kashyap is an influencer who became popular through content related to journalism and social issues. His online presence has also brought him into discussions surrounding politics and other matters in Bihar.
11. Niharika Tiwari
Niharika Tiwari is a content creator and reality television personality who gained recognition through Roadies. She later appeared in Splitsvilla 16, where her relationship with Sorab Bedi attracted attention. The two have since announced their breakup.
12. Siwet Tomar
Siwet Tomar has worked as a model, actor and reality show contestant. He first appeared on Roadies: Karam Ya Kaand, where he finished second. He later participated in Splitsvilla 15 and The 50. Rise and Fall marks his fourth reality television appearance.
13. Anish Bhagat
Anish Bhagat began his career as a content creator in 2018 and gained recognition for stories centred on people and their personal experiences. His work has since expanded beyond social media, and he has also released singles including Souvenir and Kyu Tu Door.
14. Irina Rudakova
Irina Rudakova is an actress and model who has worked in the entertainment industry. She has also previously appeared on Bigg Boss Marathi.
15. Kaira Anu
Kaira Anu is a dentist and social media influencer who gained popularity through Splitsvilla 16. She emerged as one of the prominent female contestants on the show and was romantically linked with Kushal Tanwar, also known as Gullu, who is now participating in Bigg Boss 20.
Who Is Hosting Rise and Fall Season 2?
Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag will host the second season of Rise and Fall. He replaces Ashneer Grover, who presented the show’s first season.
Rise and Fall Season 2 Release Date, Streaming Platform and Schedule
Rise and Fall Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on September 26, 2026. The show will be available to stream for free on Amazon Prime Video and the MX Player application.
New episodes will air every day at 12:00 pm IST, with the season running for 42 days.
With contestants coming from television, films, social media and politics, the second season brings together a varied lineup for its power-based competition. With Virender Sehwag taking charge as host, Rise and Fall Season 2 is set to begin its 42-day battle on September 26.