The atmosphere on Rise and Fall Season 2 has turned volatile after a bitter confrontation between Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Shehzad Poonawalla. The drama unfolded when Priyanka teased fellow contestant Raj Grover about Shehzad, pointedly asking if he had ever seen a “manchild” before. Shehzad, clearly unimpressed by the jab, retorted by calling the actress a “gold digger.” While Raj Grover seemed bewildered by the sudden insult, noting that the term didn’t even fit the context of their conversation, the remark hit a raw nerve with Priyanka.
Following the heated exchange, a visibly shaken Priyanka opened up to Swara Bhasker, admitting that she finally understood how Swara felt during her own past run-ins with Shehzad. Overwhelmed by the accusation, Priyanka broke down in tears while reflecting on her journey as a self-made woman. She fiercely defended her character, detailing the immense responsibilities she carries for her family. “I have six siblings, and I have educated all six of them, got them married and helped them build their homes. I have paid for my driver’s child’s education and looked after my entire staff. And you call me a gold digger?” she stated, emphasizing her role as the primary provider for those around her.
Shehzad, however, remained unmoved, accusing the actress of playing the victim card to gain sympathy. In a conversation with Irina Rudakova, he dismissed Priyanka as an unstable person prone to making baseless allegations. While he later claimed he wanted to put the argument to rest and move on from the “rubbish,” the damage to their rapport seems done. The intense rivalry continues to be a major talking point on the Banijay Asia-produced show, which is hosted by Virender Sehwag and currently streams daily on Prime Video.