Shehzad Poonawalla has emerged as the winner of the second season of Rise and Fall 2. He took home the coveted trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 35 lakh. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Shehzad reflected on his journey, addressed his clashes with fellow contestants Irina and Swara Bhasker, and shared his unfiltered opinions on Gautam Gulati.

Shehzad Poonawalla on winning Rise and Fall 2

When asked if the show ever got overwhelming, Shehzad Poonawalla said that he did not find the experience taxing. However, he admitted that being cut off from the news was the one thing that affected him during his time on the show. “For me, staying connected with the news is a very big thing,” he said.