Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Shehzad Poonawalla, Siwet Tomar Clash Rocks Rise And Fall 2
Two contestants on a reality show had a serious argument during a game.
The argument involved Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar.
It became physical when Tomar moved toward Poonawalla and grabbed him.
Poonawalla’s clothes were torn during the struggle.
Tomar said he held Poonawalla by the collar and did not punch him.
Poonawalla’s team said he had stayed quiet despite being insulted and attacked.
The show’s makers removed Tomar after reviewing what happened.
Some contestants disagreed with that decision.
Both sides later shared their views about the fight.
Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar became involved in a physical altercation during an Ultimate Ruler task.
The confrontation followed an argument involving Swara Bhasker’s earlier remarks about Rajput women and jauhar.
Accounts say Tomar grabbed Poonawalla by the collar or neck and pushed him, tearing his shirt or kurta.
Rise And Fall 2 makers evicted Tomar after reviewing the incident, though Bhasker and Karan Patel criticized the decision.
Poonawalla’s team thanked supporters and said he would rise again, while Tomar said he had been provoked for about 20 minutes.
- Who
- Reality-show contestants Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar, with Swara Bhasker and other contestants involved in the surrounding dispute.
- What
- A verbal confrontation during an Ultimate Ruler task escalated into a physical fight, after which Tomar was evicted.
- When
- The incident occurred less than a month after Rise And Fall 2 premiered; the show’s stated premiere date was 26 September.
- Where
- The fight took place inside the Rise And Fall 2 house.
- Why
- The dispute followed a discussion about contestant choices in the Ultimate Ruler task and Tomar’s interaction with Swara Bhasker after her jauhar-related remarks.
Poonawalla’s Account and Supporters
Tomar’s Account and Critics of the Eviction
What happened physically
Poonawalla’s Account and Supporters
Poonawalla’s team described him as having been physically attacked from behind after enduring verbal abuse and provocation. The show report said Tomar grabbed him by the neck and pushed him down.
Tomar’s Account and Critics of the Eviction
Tomar said Poonawalla turned around before contact and that he held him by the collar rather than hitting him. He said he had been constantly provoked for about 20 minutes.
Responsibility for the escalation
Poonawalla’s Account and Supporters
Poonawalla said he used words but did not raise his hand, and his team said his decision to remain respectful reflected maturity.
Tomar’s Account and Critics of the Eviction
Tomar argued that the confrontation followed sustained provocation and said he would have attacked Poonawalla if he had intended to hit him.
Tomar’s eviction
Poonawalla’s Account and Supporters
The show’s makers evicted Tomar after reviewing the incident, treating the physical confrontation as grounds for removal.
Tomar’s Account and Critics of the Eviction
Swara Bhasker and Karan Patel expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, although the reports do not specify their detailed reasons.
- Show
- Rise And Fall 2
- Contestants involved
- Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar
- Task
- Ultimate Ruler
- Outcome
- Siwet Tomar was evicted after the physical altercation
- Reported physical contact
- Tomar was described as grabbing Poonawalla by the collar or neck and pushing him; Tomar said he only held the collar
- Poonawalla’s response
- He showed his torn kurta and asked to speak with the show’s senior production and channel officials
- Premiere information
- One report says the show premiered on 26 September and streams on Prime Video; another identifies MX Player as its platform
