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Arjun Bijlani Wins ₹28.10 Lakh on Rise and Fall; Fans Cry ‘Scripted’ Over Host’s Wife

Anamika Rajput | 2 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 18, 2025 10:24 am IST
Arjun Bijlani Wins ₹28.10 Lakh on Rise and Fall; Fans Cry 'Scripted' Over Host's Wife

So, it’s finally over. After weeks of power struggles and intense drama, Ashneer Grover’s reality show “Rise and Fall” has its first winner. Arjun Bijlani took home the trophy and a hefty prize of ₹28.10 lakh on the October 17 finale. A huge congrats to him, right?

Well, not everyone is celebrating. Not by a long shot.

The grand finale saw Arjun beat out social media influencer Aarush Bhola, who came in as the first runner-up, and reality TV regular Arbaz Patel, who finished as the second runner-up. The show, which kicked off on September 6, 2025, was all about navigating power dynamics between “Rulers” and “Workers.” Looks like Arjun played the game best.

But Here’s Where It Gets Messy

Almost immediately after the announcement, social media exploded. And the mood wasn’t festive. A huge number of viewers started calling the victory “scripted” and “undeserving.” The whole thing has turned into a massive online debate, and the reason is pretty specific.

Here’s the thing. The controversy centers around Ashneer Grover’s wife, Madhuri Jain Grover. Netizens are pointing fingers, claiming that she promoted Arjun Bijlani on her Instagram. This led to a wave of accusations of favoritism, with many believing the winner was decided long before the finale.

Yeah, it’s not a great look. When the host’s own family appears to be backing one contestant, you can see why people would get suspicious. It’s thrown a serious shadow over the entire season’s result.

A Charitable Move Amid the Chaos

Despite the storm of criticism, Arjun seems to be focused on doing some good with his winnings. Reports say that he plans to donate ₹10 lakh of the prize money to a fellow contestant, Anaya Bangar. The money is intended to help with her father’s medical treatment.

It’s a generous gesture that shows a different side to the story. While the debate rages online about whether he deserved the win, this act of kindness is definitely something to respect.

So, what’s your take? Was it a fair and square victory for a seasoned player, or did the outside noise make the win feel hollow? The first season of “Rise and Fall” certainly didn’t end quietly.