Shehzad Poonawalla wins Rise & Fall Season 2 and pledges prize to flood relief

Political commentator Shehzad Poonawalla won Rise & Fall Season 2 on November 6, beating fellow finalists Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Gautam Gulati.

The reality show, hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, put contestants in a Rulers-versus-Workers competition built around power, strategy and tasks.

Poonawalla won Rs.

35 lakh in prize money along with the trophy.

He pledged to donate the money to flood-relief efforts.

Before joining the show, he had worked in Indian politics, including roles with the Congress and BJP.

His win closes the season, which also featured disputes and shifts in power among contestants.