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Arjun Bijlani Earns Rs 12 Lakh/Week on Rise and Fall; Akriti Negi Faces Rs 1 Cr Penalty to Quit

Anamika Rajput | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 08, 2025 10:23 am IST
Arjun Bijlani Earns Rs 12 Lakh/Week on Rise and Fall; Akriti Negi Faces Rs 1 Cr Penalty to Quit

Ever wonder what the real price of fame is on these big reality shows? Look, we all watch the drama unfold, but the reality behind the scenes can be wilder than anything you see on screen. And Ashneer Grover’s new OTT show, Rise and Fall, is a perfect example.

The show, which premiered on September 6, 2025, became the most-watched streaming series in India in its very first week. Its whole concept is a high-stakes social experiment, dividing 16 celebrities into “Rulers” and “Workers.” It’s all about power, strategy, and seeing who comes out on top. Simple enough, right?

But the numbers behind the curtain are what’s really staggering. For some, it’s a massive payday. For others, it’s a golden cage.

Big Money, Big Rewards

Let’s talk about Arjun Bijlani. Reports are flying that he’s the highest-paid contestant on the entire show. So how much is he raking in? Allegedly, he’s earning somewhere between Rs 10 and Rs 12 lakh. Per week. Yeah, you read that right. While this hasn’t been officially confirmed, it shows the kind of money being thrown around to get big names on board.

You’ve probably seen the emotional moments, too, like when Arjun had a family reunion on the show. It pulls at the heartstrings, for sure. But it’s this mix of high emotion and even higher paychecks that keeps the viewership strong.

The Rs 1 Crore Exit Fee

So, what happens when the pressure gets to be too much? That’s where things get complicated. Ask contestant Akriti Negi. Around October 7, 2025, with the season finale just about ten days away, she reportedly wanted out. She cited major challenges with her mental health, feeling the immense strain of the competition.

But here’s the thing. When she tried to quit, she was allegedly informed of a little detail in her contract. A penalty for leaving the show early. The price tag? A reported Rs 1 crore. Faced with that kind of penalty, she had little choice but to continue on the show despite her struggles.

It’s a stark contrast, isn’t it? One person earning a fortune every week, while another is trapped by a potential seven-figure penalty. It really puts the “high-stakes” nature of shows like “Rise and Fall” into a whole new perspective.

What do you think? Are these kinds of contracts fair game in the world of reality TV, or have things gone too far? Let us know.