The glitz and glamour of reality television often conceal a darker side, where online abuse can quickly escalate into alarming threats. This stark reality hit actress Aahana Kumra hard following her eviction from the show “Rise and Fall” in early October 2025.
Kumra, known for her candid nature, found herself at the center of a storm of controversy. She received a barrage of death and r*pe threats, primarily from fans of her co-contestant, Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh. The intensity of this backlash left the actress feeling genuinely scared, as reported in interviews on October 4, 2025.
The Controversy Unfolds
The genesis of this alarming situation traces back to the “second week of the show” in September 2025, during a “power play weekend.” Aahana Kumra made a critical remark suggesting that Pawan Singh received preferential treatment due to his “trustee” status within the show’s format. This comment ignited the fury of his massive fanbase, leading to the severe online abuse.
- Eviction and Backlash: Aahana Kumra was eliminated from “Rise and Fall” between October 1-2, 2025, intensifying the online attacks.
- Nature of Threats: The threats included explicit death and r*pe messages, predominantly shared on Instagram, causing significant distress to Kumra.
- Producers Notified: Kumra took concrete action by sending screenshots of the horrifying threats she received directly to the show’s producers, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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Aahana’s Firm Stand: “Never Played The Victim Card”
Despite facing such egregious online violence, Aahana Kumra was resolute in her post-eviction interviews. On October 5, 2025, in an exclusive with Bollywood Bubble, she explicitly stated, “I never played the victim card,” asserting her strength in dealing with the aftermath.
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Her stance on “playing the victim card” was further clarified in separate interviews on October 4, 2025. Kumra had previously accused another contestant, Dhanashree Verma, of repeatedly discussing her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal on the show to gain sympathy. This context underscored Aahana’s personal philosophy regarding self-pity in reality television.
The Show’s Role in Escalation?
Adding another layer to the controversy, Aahana Kumra made a shocking claim. In an interview published by Bollywood Bubble on October 4, 2025, she alleged that the makers of “Rise and Fall” altered her words. Kumra believes these edits significantly contributed to the barrage of death and r*pe threats she subsequently received. This raises serious questions about editorial responsibility and its impact on contestant safety.
The events surrounding Aahana Kumra’s departure from “Rise and Fall” paint a concerning picture of the challenges faced by public figures in the digital age. It highlights how quickly criticism can morph into dangerous online aggression, and the potential implications of content manipulation.
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