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Television actor Arjun Bijlani has been crowned the winner of Ashneer Grover’s reality game show, Rise & Fall, which concluded on October 17. Bijlani triumphed over social media influencer Aarush Bhola and reality TV star Arbaaz Patel in the grand finale, securing the trophy and a significant prize money of ₹28.10 lakh.
The Grand Finale and Bijlani’s Victory
The finale episode was packed with drama, performances, and high-stakes voting. The Top 6 contestants—Arjun Bijlani, Arbaaz Patel, Akriti Negi, Aarush Bhola, Dhanashree Verma, and Nayandeep Rakshit—kicked off the event with dynamic performances, complemented by emotional messages from their loved ones.
The tension escalated during the first round of eliminations when the contestants opened suitcases revealing the Janta’s verdict, which resulted in the eviction of Nayandeep Rakshit and Dhanashree Verma.
The remaining ex-contestants then cast their votes to determine the Top 3 finalists, leading to the exit of Akriti Negi, who received the fewest votes.
In the final showdown, Arjun Bijlani emerged victorious over Aarush Bhola and Arbaaz Patel. His wife, Neha Swami, who was present at the finale to cheer him on, was visibly emotional as Arjun was announced the champion. In addition to the trophy, the actor won ₹28.10 lakh along with several gift hampers.
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Arjun Bijlani Reflects on His Win
Expressing his gratitude and excitement over the victory, Arjun Bijlani highlighted the core theme of the show: resilience.
“Rise & Fall proved that every fall is just a step towards rising stronger,” Bijlani said. He admitted that his journey was far from easy, stating, “The twists, the tension, the friendships, and the rivalries tested me in ways I never imagined. Winning feels surreal.”
The actor showed sportsmanship by thanking his fellow finalists for their crucial support in the final moments. “A special thanks to Aarush and Arbaaz, who both took my name to be the winner. I think without them, this wouldn’t have been possible.”
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Bijlani concluded by acknowledging the entire cast for contributing to his success: “I’ll always remember this and each player, whether I’ve fought with them or laughed with them; they were all a part of my journey. They made my journey beautiful, and each one of them is responsible for me being the winner here today. So, thank you, Rulers, and thank you, Workers.”
About Rise & Fall
Hosted by businessman Ashneer Grover, Rise & Fall featured 15 celebrity contestants from various backgrounds. The show utilized a unique structure based on the dynamics of the Tower, where contestants were categorized as Rulers (those at the top) or Workers (those striving to climb). The show was designed to be unpredictable, with high-stakes tasks and voting decisions constantly changing the status of both Rulers and Workers.
The show successfully kept audiences hooked with frequent fiery face-offs and tasks that could instantly change a contestant’s fate. Rise & Fall was backed by Banijay India and is available to stream on Amazon MX Player.
