Rise and Fall Contestants List
Let’s get straight to who’s playing — that’s the part everyone wants to know first, right? The much-hyped "Rise and Fall" reality show lands with a cast that’s flashy, surprising, and full of strong personalities. Here are the famous faces signed up for what could easily be the messiest tower in Indian TV this season (and yes, there are a couple on this list that genuinely made me do a double take):
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Arjun Bijlani
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Dhanashree Verma
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Kiku Sharda
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Kubbra Sait
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Aditya Narayan
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Pawan Singh
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Aahana Kumra
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Sangeeta Phogat
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Anaya Bangar
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Nayandeep Rakshit
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Arbaz Patel
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Aarush Bhola
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Bali
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Akriti Negi
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Noorin Sha
If you grew up in India—or, honestly, just had a smartphone in the last decade—you’ve probably cheered or cringed at something at least half these folks have done.
About Each Rise and Fall Contestant
The show doesn't mess around with its cast. Let’s go in, one by one, and share some quick real talk on each name—along with a word or two about why they might be the ones getting us yelling at our TVs.
Arjun Bijlani
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Straight up: Arjun’s the guy who can do basically any TV gig. Lead roles. Hosting. Crying in rain. Smiling while eating Maggi for a commercial. He’s charming, smooth, sometimes a bit too perfect…but you get the feeling a ruthless game might bring out sides of him we haven’t seen outside of a soap plot twist. I once saw an auntie at a railway station whisper his name like a teen.
Dhanashree Verma
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From dentist to dance-floor dynamo, Dhanashree packs an insane mix of “can kill you with kindness” and “can trend with a new step on Instagram before you get your chai.” She’s outgoing, supremely confident, and if there’s a challenge, probably already rehearsing for it.
Kiku Sharda
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The king of characters on Kapil Sharma’s show—and honestly, if anyone can take a tense moment and turn it upside down, it’s him. Expect jokes, pranks, but also, low-key, a brain for strategy no one expects from a comic.
Kubbra Sait
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She’s got that cool-that-can-burn look. Honest, bold, and, rumor has it, never afraid to call things what they are. She’s likely to be at the center of “those” conversations—the ones Twitter loves to replay.
Aditya Narayan
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Born entertainer. Loves the spotlight. Probably knows exactly what angle his best side is, even on night-vision cameras. Not sure if that’s a competitive edge, but his “no filter” moments can either make him king or get him in trouble real quick.
Pawan Singh
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Powerhouse from the Bhojpuri industry—and a man who, by all accounts, likes being the boss. There are votes already for him to be the penthouse “king” at least once. Don’t be surprised if he tries to run the tower like his own music video.
Aahana Kumra
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Theatre roots, bold choices, takes no nonsense. She’s been outspoken about doing things her own way, whether it’s in a script or life. She’ll either blend in with her pragmatic side, or become the one nobody dares to double-cross.
Sangeeta Phogat
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Literal wrestling champ. So, obviously, she’s here for both brain and (if it comes to it) brawn. Something tells me she’s going to approach every mind game like a mat bout—discipline, tactics, sudden moves.
Anaya Bangar
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Trailblazer—India’s openly transwoman cricketer. Brings not just her sports grit, but also a story of struggles and breakthroughs. Her arc on the show could easily become one of this season’s most quietly powerful tales.
Nayandeep Rakshit
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A journalist with a sharp one-liner and a knack for timing. He seems easygoing, but there’s a strategic glint in his eye. If anyone can turn alliances with a well-timed whisper, it just might be him.
Arbaz Patel
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Gets described as “charismatic” so often you almost want to check if it’s his middle name. Will probably play to the cameras, but he’s also good at thinking two turns ahead.
Aarush Bhola
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Raw, loud, unfazed by the limelight. Social media fitness star, with a fan army who’ll definitely try to trend every time he shows abs on screen.
Bali
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Satirical, cheeky, and not above using laughter as a weapon. Every group needs someone to keep things spicy—wait for his epic one-liners when the game gets serious.
Akriti Negi
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From badminton courts to reality TV, Akriti is aggressive, direct, and will probably steal scenes just by being unfiltered. If you like your game-players with a bit of “can-do, will-do, did-you-just-say-that?” energy, she’s your pick.
Noorin Sha
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Performer through and through. Dances, acts, jokes—she’s the high voltage bundle others love to watch (and, in confessionals, might find “a lot to handle” after a week without good coffee).
A Little Wrap-up
So, here’s the thing: "Rise and Fall" isn’t just stacking famous people in a house—it’s taking icons, disruptors, and scene-stealers and putting them in a social experiment where any rule can flip overnight. Some will rise, some…well, let’s just say, not everyone’s built for living in a basement. Which of these personalities will actually survive—game sense, alliances, late-night cravings, and all? That’s the real entertainment. For viewers? All bets are off, which is honestly the most fun kind of reality TV ride.
One thing’s certain: nobody’s going to blend in quietly for long. And if we’ve missed a favorite in the mix…well, that’s the world of reality TV—always one surprise away from chaos.
