Political commentator Shehzad Poonawalla has emerged as the winner of Rise & Fall Season 2, hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag. He lifted the trophy on November 6, finishing ahead of fellow contestants Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Gautam Gulati. Along with the title, Shehzad won the cash prize of Rs. 35 lakhs, which he pledged to donate towards flood-relief efforts.