Arjun Bijlani has won ‘Rise and Fall’, defeating 15 other contestants. He looked back on the highs and lows of his journey from moments of empathy and misunderstandings to controversies involving Dhanashree Verma and Arbaaz Patel.
During the show, Dhanashree made headlines for accusing her ex-husband, cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, of cheating in the early months of their marriage. While her revelation divided opinions with some calling it a strategic move Arjun was seen offering her moral support. Reflecting on the moment, he said “She was crying and sharing some things about her past life. I was listening and voiced my opinion calmly because it was just a normal conversation,” he recalled. “I didn’t do anything for the game. For me, it was a moment of empathy. She spoke about her personal life out in the open — I would have never done that.”
Arjun also addressed the perception that his actions were for the game, asserting, “Sometimes people forget that even in a competitive environment, we’re still human. Showing care shouldn’t be seen as weakness,” he said, adding, “She said quite a few things about parties and more. I want to understand, why is it such a taboo for guys to hang out and party? Having said that, even if she was lying or doing all that for the game, how would I know? I was just being considerate.”
Also Read: Rise and Fall WINNER: Arjun Bijlani Bags the Trophy; Takes Home This Much Cash Prize
The actor also reacted to Arbaaz Patel’s controversial comments about Dhanashree hugging everyone on the show. “When I got to know what all he had said, I told him, ‘She’s not your girlfriend or someone important to you.’ Arbaaz doesn’t get to make such comments. But when I saw that Dhanashree herself wasn’t reacting, who am I to interfere?” he explained.
He concluded by saying that while he knew certain details, he chose not to meddle, “I knew certain things, but who am I to say anything or come between them? As a friend, I wanted to clarify misunderstandings but also respected their wish to keep certain things private. I made sure nobody told that particular part to others. That was the way they wanted to play the game, and I never interfered because it wasn’t my zone.”
More about Rise and Fall
For the unversed, Rise and Fall is the Indian adaptation of the hit British reality show and is hosted by Ashneer Grover.
The theme of ‘Rise and Fall’ has left the viewers intrigued. Contestants are divided into two groups: the Rulers and the Workers. The Rulers live in a luxurious penthouse, making the decisions and the Workers are supposed to live in the basement and do tasks to earn money for the prize pot.
Apart from Arjun Bijlani, other contestants were: Kiku Sharda, Kubbra Sait, Sangeeta Phogat, Anaya Bangar, Aarush Bhola, Bali, Akriti Negi, Dhanashree Verma, Aditya Narayan, Aahana Kumra, Nayandeep Rakshit, Arbaz Patel, and Pawan Singh.
Also Read: Rise and Fall Finale: Date and Time, Finalists, Cash Prize and All About The Show
