Participants in the second season of “The Rise and Fall” (Prime Video): Reality TV season is in full swing, especially on Prime Video, which is presenting viewers with one reality show after another. After the success of the first season, Rise and Fall, the popular reality show is all set to return with a brand new season featuring a fresh and diverse cast of stars.
This time, Virender Sehwag has become the host of Rise and Fall Season 2, replacing Ashneer Grover. While the list of participants is being revealed gradually, it is Shehzad Poonawalla’s work that has caught everyone’s attention.
Rise And Fall 2 Confirmed Contestants: Who Is Shehzad Poonawalla?
Months after quitting the BJP, former Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla is ready to begin a new chapter. The 38-year-old former BJP spokesperson will now be seen as a contestant in the second season of the show ‘Rise and Fall’ hosted by Virender Sehwag.
The new season of Prime Video’s Rise and Fall is scheduled to premiere on September 26, 2026.
On the family front, Shehzad is the son of businessman Sarfaraz Poonawalla, who passed away in 1992. His brother Tehseen Poonawalla also went to X to congratulate him on his ‘new chapter’.
Dear Shehzad, We wish you all the best in your new journey with Reality Television Entertainment!
I wish you all to “Rise” and never “Fall!”
You truly were the best representative I have met, much better than me, and may you RISE,… pic.twitter.com/IIcnOymE3K
— Tehseen Poonawalla Official 🇮🇳 (@tehseenp) September 17, 2026 “>
Regarding his personal life, Shehzad Poonawalla is currently single. Shehzad Poonawalla is quite active on Instagram where he currently has around 958k followers.
Rise and Fall season 2 confirmed contestant Shehzad Poonawalla has connections with the big boss?
Rise And Fall 2 has confirmed that contestant Shehzad Poonawalla has a connection with Bigg Boss. His brother Tehseen Poonawalla entered Bigg Boss 13 as a wildcard contestant.
Why did Shehzad Poonawalla leave the BJP?
Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from the BJP in August, ending a period of uncertainty surrounding his political role. In his resignation letter, he cited the personal and financial circumstances of his decision.
Shehzad said, “Due to pressing financial and personal circumstances, I will be moving into the private sector, but wherever possible and in whatever format possible, I will continue to support the vision and work of Prime Minister Modi and the BJP.”
