In a much-awaited comeback, the game show Rise and Fall is back for Season 2 with thrilling strategies and power games. The show features celebrities from TV, Bollywood, social media, and politics in an intense competition that will see them play the game of survival on either side of the power divide, between Rulers and Workers. Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag will be taking up hosting duties in this 42-day battle for power.

Rise And Fall Season 2 Contestants List With Photos 2026

Season 2 brings together a diverse group of 15 contestants who will battle for power and survival:

Priyanka Chahar Choudhary

Priyanka became a star in the television serial named Udaariyan and then became famous because of her appearance on the television reality show Bigg Boss 16. She has been featured in some music videos and led Ekta Kapoor’s show named Naagin 7.

Swara Bhasker

A famous movie actress who made her mark in films like Veere Di Wedding, Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa, Swara is also well known for commenting about various social and political issues through the media. 

Gautam Gulati

Gautam Gulati gained fame through television series including Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Diya Aur Baati Hum, eventually winning the Bigg Boss 8 show in 2015. In fact, this time, Rise and Fall is Gulati’s comeback to reality television as a contestant after about 11 years since winning the Bigg Boss show. 

Karan Patel

Karan is well-known for his role as Raman Bhalla in the popular TV series Yeh Hai Mohabbatein that aired from 2013 to 2019. Apart from this, he has been seen in various TV shows such as Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kasamh Se, and Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2. Before acting, Karan used to be part of reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and The 50.

Tej Pratap Yadav

Tej Pratap is the son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Bihar, and his wife, Rabri Devi, and has previously been a minister in the state of Bihar, as well as an MLA and portfolio holder for health and environment, among others. 

Shehzad Poonawalla

Shehzad, a political analyst and former spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will appear on his first reality TV show through the Rise and Fall Season 2 show. 

Raj Grover

Raj Grover is a YouTube personality, famous for creating comedic and realistic videos about his day-to-day life, along with his family. Over the years, he has managed to accumulate a substantial number of fans online; he even has more than 15 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.

Kajal Raghwani

Kajal is a well-known actress in Bhojpuri who has appeared in movies such as Pratigya 2, Hukumat, Patna Se Pakistan, Muqaddar, and Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna, among others. Kajal is rumoured to be one of the highest-paid actresses in Bhojpuri films.

Sara Gurpal

Sara is an actress from Punjab who gained recognition through movies such as Manje Bistre, Shava Ni Girdhari Lal, and others. Sara took part in the 14th season of Bigg Boss but was disqualified from it very soon. Besides Bigg Boss, she is also a participant in the 2025 reality TV show titled Reality Ranis of The Jungle 2, in which she became the runner-up.

Manish Kashyap

Better known as the ‘Son of Bihar’, he is an influencer whose popularity can be attributed to videos and content he produces related to journalism. He has gained a reputation in Bihar and was once involved in politics and other social matters through his social media.

Niharika Tiwari

Niharika is a content creator as well as an Indian Reality Show actress. Niharika made herself known through the show Roadies. Niharika was one of the most powerful contenders in the show. Later on, Niharika starred in Splitsvilla 16, where she won hearts for her romantic involvement with Sorab Bedi. Now Niharika and Sorab have announced their breakup.

Siwet Tomar

Siwet is a model, actor, and reality show contestant. His first appearance on a reality show was in Roadies: Karam Ya Kaand and came in second place. His next participation was in Splitsvilla 15, where he was eliminated just before the finale. He also appeared in The 50, and Rise and Fall was his fourth reality show.

Anish Bhagat

Anish started off as a content creator in the year 2018 and became famous with stories which revolved around humans and their life stories. His content is not just limited to social media anymore, as Anish has also composed singles such as Souvenir and Kyu Tu Door.

Irina Rudakova

Irina Rudakova is an actress and model who has been working in the entertainment field and was a part of Bigg Boss Marathi before.

Kaira Anu

Being a dentist by profession as well as an active social media influencer, Kaira Anu gained popularity through the TV show Splitsvilla 16. In the show, she stood out as one of the most dominant female contestants and was romantically involved with Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, who is now a participant in Bigg Boss 20.

Who Is Hosting Rise And Fall Season 2?

Former Indian cricketer from India, Virender Sehwag has been roped in to host Rise and Fall Season 2, in place of Ashneer Grover, who was the host of the first season. 

When And Where To Watch Rise And Fall Season 2?

  • Date of Release: The show premieres on September 26, 2026.

  • Streaming Platform: The show can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and the MX Player application free of cost.

  • Show Schedule: New episodes air every day at 12:00 pm (IST). The season lasts 42 days.

    • Conclusion

    With such a volatile game pattern, along with star-studded celebrities, including Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Swara Bhasker, and Gautam Gulati, headed by the legend Virender Sehwag, the Rise and Fall Season 2 is surely going to be a must-see program for all reality television lovers. 

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