Shehzad Poonawalla Attacked By Co-Contestant On Reality Show Rise & Fall
· Entertainment · Hindustan Times, Bollywood Hungama, NDTV
Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla was physically attacked by co-contestant Siwet Tomar during an episode of the reality show Rise & Fall on Prime Video. The brawl followed a heated argument between Poonawalla and actor Swara Bhasker over political and ideological differences on Episode 3 of the show. Opposition politicians, including Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj and Indian Youth Congress leader Srinivas BV, reacted to the viral video clips on social media. Poonawalla was seen on camera showing his torn kurta after the incident. Rashtriya Janata Dal spokesperson Priyanka Bharti also commented on the altercation on X.
Why it matters
The televised physical altercation involving a prominent political figure has sparked sharp commentary from rival party leaders on social media, amplifying political tensions in public discourse.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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