Rise And Fall 2: Priyanka Chahar Choudhary calls Shehzad Poonawalla “manchild”
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary breaks down after Shehzad Poonawalla calls her a gold digger on Rise and Fall Season 2. Read the full heated exchange.
The tension in the house of Rise and Fall Season 2 has reached a breaking point. What started as a sarcastic comment between contestants has escalated into a personal battle, leaving actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in tears after being labeled a gold digger by Shehzad Poonawalla.
The Spark: A 'Manchild' Remark
The confrontation began when Priyanka was chatting with fellow contestant Raj Grover. In an attempt to tease Raj, she directed a sharp comment toward Shehzad. “Have you heard of a manchild? Have you seen one? Should I show you?” she asked, clearly taking a dig at his behavior.
Shehzad, however, was not willing to let the comment slide. He fired back with an equally stinging insult: “Have you heard of a gold digger? Gold diggers are very common.” The remark left Raj Grover visibly confused, questioning why such a heavy label was being used in that context.
Priyanka Breaks Down Over 'Gold Digger' Tag
The insult hit a nerve, deeply affecting the actress. While speaking to Swara Bhasker, Priyanka expressed how the comment resonated with her, noting that she now understood the pain Swara must have felt when she was previously targeted by Shehzad.
Overcome with emotion, Priyanka defended her integrity and her journey as a self-made woman. She detailed the immense financial and emotional responsibilities she carries for her family and staff, highlighting her hard work to prove the label false.
A Self-Made Woman's Defense
In a poignant moment, Priyanka listed the ways she has used her success to uplift others:
- Educating her six siblings: She has supported their education and helped them settle into married lives and homes.
- Supporting her sister: She has taken care of her sister's children's schooling.
- Helping her staff: She revealed that she has even paid for her driver’s child’s education and looks after her entire household staff.
“And you call me a gold digger? I am a self-made woman,” she stated firmly through her tears.
Shehzad Accuses Priyanka of 'Victim Card'
Despite the emotional outburst, Shehzad remained unmoved by her defense. Speaking to contestant Irina Rudakova, he dismissed her reaction, suggesting that she is an unstable individual who makes baseless allegations. He accused her of playing the "victim card" to gain sympathy during the show.
Eventually, Shehzad attempted to end the cycle of arguments, stating that he did not want to engage in what he described as "rubbish stuff." While he claimed to be a decent human being, he made it clear he was done with the ongoing verbal warfare.
Produced by Banijay Asia and hosted by former cricketer Virender Sehwag, Rise and Fall Season 2 continues to deliver high drama. The show is currently streaming on Prime Video.