The grand finale of Rise and Fall Season 2 aired on November 6, with Shehzad Poonawalla winning the competition and receiving a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 35 lakh. Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finished as the first runner-up, while Gautam Gulati secured third place.
Several outlets also report that after winning, Poonawalla pledges to donate the prize money to flood relief efforts for Assam and Bihar. India Today and Free Press Journal both highlight this pledge as a key part of the post-finale announcement. Free Press Journal additionally notes that the winner was declared during the episode by former cricketer Virender Sehwag.
Across the coverage, the main focus stays on the result of the finale, the prize, and the flood-relief pledge. Differences are mostly in added personal and participation details—such as the ordering of contestants beyond the top three—and in how outlets choose to frame the win, including who announces the winner and what charitable context is emphasized.
