{
  "id": 18461794,
  "title": "Rise And Fall 2 Winner: Shehzad Poonawalla Lifts Trophy After Beating Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Donates ₹35 Lakh Prize Money To Flood Relief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rise-and-fall-2-winner-shehzad-poonawalla-lifts-trophy-after-beating",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T06:48:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/shehzad-poonawalla-wins-rise-and-fall-2-donates-35-lakh-prize-money-to-assam-and-bihar-flood-relief-after-defeating-priyanka-chahar-choudhary"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed victory in the latest season of the reality show Rise And Fall, defeating contestant Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the finale. The winner was declared by cricket legend Virender Sehwag during the November 6 episode. Gautam Gulati placed third, while Shehzad's close friend Swara Bhasker finished fourth. Karan Patel concluded his Run on the show in fifth position. Shehzad's triumph not only earned him the grand prize but also a substantial cash reward of 35 lakhs. In a heartwarming gesture, Shehzad announced that he would donate the entire prize money to aid flood relief efforts in Assam and Bihar, where devastating floods had left many in distress. The news of his generous donation quickly spread, garnering widespread support and praise from fans and supporters alike.",
  "summary": "Former BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has emerged as the winner of the reality show Rise And Fall Season 2, defeating Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the grand finale. The winner was announced by former cricketer Virender Sehwag during the Friday, November 6 episode. Gautam Gulati secured the third position, while Shehzad’s close friend, whom he has often referred to as his 'sister'…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Rise And Fall 2 winner is Shehzad Poonawalla, takes home Rs 35 lakhs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/rise-and-fall-2-winner-is-shehzad-poonawalla-takes-home-rs-35-lakhs",
        "published": "2026-11-06T06:30:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}