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Akriti Negi Trapped on ‘Rise and Fall’ for Rs 1 Cr; Can’t Quit After Arjun Bijlani Spat

Anamika Rajput | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 07, 2025 10:27 am IST
Akriti Negi Trapped on 'Rise and Fall' for Rs 1 Cr; Can't Quit After Arjun Bijlani Spat

Can you even imagine being trapped? Like, seriously stuck somewhere you desperately want to leave, but you just can’t? That’s exactly what’s happening to Akriti Negi on the super-popular OTT reality show, “Rise and Fall.” Talk about high drama, right? And honestly, it’s a story that’s got everyone talking.

Look, things hit rock bottom for Akriti. On October 5, 2025, reports surfaced that she’d told the show’s makers she was completely done. She cited immense mental health strain, saying it was all too much for her to handle. This shocking decision followed a massive, heated dispute with co-contestant Arjun Bijlani. Yeah, it got so intense that she reportedly showed him her middle finger right there on set before storming off!

But here’s the absolute kicker, the show’s producers weren’t having it. They quickly reminded Akriti about her iron-clad contract. Wanna leave early? Fine, but you’ll have to cough up a truly whopping Rs 1 crore penalty. Yes, you read that right. One. Crore. Rupees. Can you even begin to wrap your head around that kind of money just to exit a show?

Honestly, Akriti was left in an impossible situation. She just couldn’t afford that massive Rs 1 crore payout. So, despite her emotional turmoil and strong desire to quit, she’s utterly stuck. She has no option but to continue on “Rise and Fall.” This heavy news, revealing her predicament, broke on October 7, 2025, and it’s truly wild how these contracts can bind someone.

When Support Shows Up

But hey, it wasn’t all just conflict and despair. Her fellow contestants really stepped up when she needed them most. Kiku Sharda and Aditya Narayan were seen consoling Akriti, reminding her that there were only 10 days left until the show wraps up completely. Sometimes, even in the most cutthroat reality show environment, you find a little genuine support from your friends.

And amidst the chaos, there was a sweet, tender moment too! On October 6, 2025, during a much-anticipated family visit segment, Akriti had an emotional on-screen reunion with her alleged boyfriend, professional tennis player Anshumat Srivastava. A brief, heartwarming respite from all the tension and pressure, perhaps? But honestly, you have to wonder if seeing him only makes staying trapped even harder to bear.

The Real Price of Reality TV

This whole ordeal really shines a harsh light on the intense pressure these reality show stars face, both on-screen and off. “Rise and Fall,” hosted by the ever-blunt Ashneer Grover, streams exclusively on Amazon MX Player. It’s an OTT-based reality show that clearly isn’t holding back on the drama or the tight contractual obligations.

So, what do you think? Is Akriti Negi right to feel completely trapped? Should reality shows enforce such massive penalties, especially when mental health is cited? Or is a contract a contract? Share your thoughts and tell us what you’d do in her shoes!