Shehzad Poonawalla and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Clash Over Surname Remark on Rise and Fall 2

Shehzad Poonawalla confronted Priyanka Chahar Choudhary after she mocked his surname during an argument on Rise and Fall Season 2. The remark came amid a dispute over a failed challenge, and Poonawalla was visibly displeased. Some viewers have since objected to bringing a family name into the contestants’ feud.

What happened between Shehzad Poonawalla and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary?

The exchange followed the show’s Lassi Factory challenge, which gave the Workers a chance to win money from the Rulers. The Rulers chose the hardest difficulty level, frustrating the Workers. Arguments over the task continued until a container broke and the challenge ended without a winner.

Poonawalla and Choudhary had already traded remarks during the task. Their disagreement became more personal afterward when Choudhary made fun of his surname. Poonawalla objected and threatened to leave the game; Choudhary did not back down. Reports on the episode also describe her calling him a “nevla,” or mongoose, during the confrontation.

The surname remark was part of an ongoing rivalry, not the start of it. In an earlier exchange, Choudhary called Poonawalla a “manchild,” and he responded by calling her a “gold digger.” She later said that label had hurt her and spoke about supporting her family. Those earlier comments help explain why tensions were already high, but they do not change what was said in the later argument.

How have viewers reacted to the surname remark?

Some viewers discussing Rise and Fall 2 online have criticized the mockery of Poonawalla’s surname and argued that contestants should keep family names out of their disputes. Others have focused on the wider pattern of personal remarks between the two. The visible discussion supports saying that Poonawalla has received support over this exchange; it does not establish a unanimous or measurable reaction from viewers.

The distinction matters because the contestants’ previous argument also drew criticism of Poonawalla’s “gold digger” comment. Viewers can object to Choudhary’s surname jibe without overlooking his earlier remark. Both exchanges show how quickly a disagreement about alliances and a competition task turned into a series of personal attacks.

Where can viewers watch the exchange?

The surname dispute was reported in coverage of the October 9, 2026, episode of Rise and Fall Season 2. The Virender Sehwag-hosted reality show follows contestants divided between Workers and Rulers as they compete for power and prize money. Viewers looking for the context of the argument should watch the challenge and its aftermath, rather than relying only on a short clip of the confrontation.

For now, the clear development is the on-screen clash: Choudhary mocked Poonawalla’s surname, he objected, and viewers have debated whether either contestant’s personal remarks went too far.