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Aahana Kumra Demands Therapy After ‘Rise and Fall’; Says Her Anxiety Meds Were Mocked On-Set

Anamika Rajput | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 15, 2025 10:24 am IST
Aahana Kumra Demands Therapy After 'Rise and Fall'; Says Her Anxiety Meds Were Mocked On-Set

Ever wonder what happens after the cameras stop rolling on those intense reality shows? You see the drama, the fights, the tears. But what’s the real cost for the people living it? For actress Aahana Kumra, her time on “Rise and Fall” wasn’t just a game. It was an emotionally intense journey that left her calling for major changes.

Look, Aahana knew what she was getting into. Sort of. She was initially apprehensive about joining a captive reality show but agreed to a six-week commitment. What she found was a pressure cooker. She described the dynamics as unnerving, especially with seasoned contestants who knew exactly how to create drama for the cameras.

She said the experience tested her resilience to its limits, leading to moments where she would wake up in the middle of the night just crying. It wasn’t just a fleeting feeling, either. The emotional impact stuck with her long after her time on the show ended.

When Entertainment Gets Too Real

Here’s the thing. It’s one thing to have arguments and confrontations, which she definitely did with contestants like Bali, Dhanashree Verma, and Kubbra Sait. She felt like she was constantly being labeled and name-called. But things crossed a serious line.

Aahana revealed something truly shocking. In a moment of vulnerability, her anxiety medication was mocked on the show. Yeah, you read that right. She found it deeply insensitive and a glaring sign of the lack of mental health awareness in 2025. Imagine having your personal health struggles turned into a punchline for entertainment.

It’s just not okay.

This Isn’t a One-Off Problem

And honestly, this isn’t just about “Rise and Fall.” It’s a pattern in the reality TV world. A star from “Married at First Sight UK” recently claimed that producers manipulated scenes to stir up drama. The result? He faced death threats from viewers and serious harm to his mental health, all because of clever editing.

This has been a growing conversation for years. You’ve got people like Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes from “Love Island” who have become huge advocates for mental health after their own experiences on screen. They know firsthand how brutal the environment can be.

The ethics of reality TV are seriously being questioned. Are contestants just pawns in a game for ratings? It often seems like producers prioritize explosive entertainment over the actual welfare of the participants.

So what’s the solution? Aahana Kumra has a clear suggestion: makers of these captive reality shows should provide mandatory post-show therapy. It’s a simple, direct call to action to protect the people who make these shows possible.

What do you think? Is it the producers’ responsibility to offer mental health support after a show wraps? Let us know.