Rise & Fall 2: Shehzad tells Swara to focus on her career amid heated clash

Shehzad Poonawalla clashed with Swara Bhasker on Rise & Fall 2 and told her to focus on her career. The row unfolded as Judgement Day scrutiny and a triple eviction reshaped the Tower.Shehzad Poonawalla and Swara Bhasker clashed again in the recent episode of Rise and Fall 2. (Credit: MX Player)Shehzad Poonawalla and Swara Bhasker clashed again on Rise & Fall Season 2 after the political commentator accused the actor of repeatedly taunting and humiliating him. Swara said his reaction stemmed from a bruised ego, prompting Shehzad to tell her, “You should focus on your career first.”The argument unfolded on Judgement Day, when host Virender Sehwag questioned the contestants about their conduct and gameplay. Shehzad, Karan Patel and Niharika Tiwari faced criticism before the episode ended with the show’s first triple eviction, sending Manish Kashyap, Jashwanth Bopanna and Rishabh Jaiswal out of the Tower.The latest dispute between Shehzad and Swara began over allegations of repeated taunts and public humiliation. Shehzad questioned Swara’s remarks about him, highlighted his contribution to the game and asked why she had praised Rishabh.Swara refused to back down and accused Shehzad of having a bruised ego. He responded by telling her to focus on her career. The argument intensified as they exchanged sharp words and things were thrown around. Gautam eventually intervened and told Swara that some of her remarks on stage had hurt Shehzad. His intervention allowed the former friends to reconsider their positions. They later apologised and hugged, though the state of their friendship remained uncertain.Sehwag questions Shehzad, Karan and NiharikaThe confrontation came amid a series of tough questions from Sehwag. Shehzad was among the first contestants to face the host over his use of the word “vamp” for Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. Sehwag strongly objected and said such remarks about a woman were unacceptable. Shehzad attempted to defend himself, but Sehwag reminded him that contestants had repeatedly been questioned over their choice of words during the season.Karan was next in the spotlight. Sehwag questioned his contribution to the game and suggested that he had relied on Shehzad and Swara to carry him forward. Swara defended Karan and pointed to his role in the Takhta Palat.Niharika also faced criticism. Sehwag described her as a rebel without a cause and questioned whether she had built an independent game. He also scrutinised her equation with Jashwanth.Triple eviction shakes up the TowerThe episode took another turn when Sehwag announced the first triple eviction in the show’s history. Manish, Jashwanth, Sonam Malik and Rishabh were placed at risk, while the Rulers were given one final opportunity to save a contestant.Manish and Jashwanth received no votes and were immediately eliminated. Swara voted to save Rishabh, while Karan, Gautam and Shehzad backed Sonam. Rishabh was then eliminated, taking the total number of exits to three.The vote also revealed fresh differences within the Rulers’ alliance. Karan questioned Swara for departing from their agreed plan and supporting Rishabh.With the finale approaching, the remaining contestants face shifting alliances and growing pressure to protect their positions.Produced by Banijay Asia and hosted by Virender Sehwag, Rise & Fall Season 2 streams on Prime Video, with new episodes released daily at 12 noon.- Ends