‘Gave him what he deserved’: Siwet Tomar on Rise and Fall 2 fight with Shehzad Poonawalla
In the second season of the Amazon Prime Video reality show Rise and Fall, a heated altercation occurred between contestants Shehzad Poonawalla and Siwet Tomar. The confrontation took place inside the show's house and resulted in Shehzad sustaining torn clothes. The incident sparked significant controversy and both contestants later issued statements regarding the event.
Shehzad's team defended him, stating that he remained silent in the face of provocation, while Siwet maintained that his actions were a justified response to Shehzad's "dirty game." Siwet's team highlighted Shehzad's personal struggles, including the loss of his father at a young age and his ideological differences with family members.
Siwet criticized Shehzad for abusing and attacking him after provocation, and accused him of constantly bringing religion and caste into discussions during the show. Siwet also expressed his disagreement with Shehzad's switch from the Congress to the BJP. Siwet defended himself, stating that he respects all religions but cannot abide those who spread hatred.
He accused Shehzad of being disloyal to his original religious identity and suggested that Shehzad was only faithful to whichever side was politically advantageous. Siwet maintained that he would not engage with someone who had wronged him until they offered a sincere apology, and emphasized the importance of standing by one's words and values.
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