Shehzad Poonawalla and Swara Bhasker clashed again on Rise and Fall Season 2 after the political commentator accused the actor of repeatedly taunting and humiliating him. Swara stated that his reaction stemmed from a bruised ego, prompting Shehzad to tell her to focus on her career first. The argument unfolded on Judgement Day, when host Virender Sehwag questioned the contestants about their conduct and gameplay before the episode concluded with a triple eviction that sent Manish Kashyap, Jashwanth Bopanna, and Rishabh Jaiswal out of the Tower.
The latest dispute began over allegations of repeated taunts and public humiliation. Shehzad questioned Swara’s remarks about him, highlighted his contribution to the game, and asked why she had praised Rishabh. Swara refused to back down and accused Shehzad of having a bruised ego, leading to an intense exchange of sharp words where objects were thrown. Gautam eventually intervened and told Swara that some of her remarks on stage had hurt Shehzad, allowing the former friends to reconsider their positions, apologize, and hug, though the state of their friendship remained uncertain.
The confrontation came amid a series of tough questions from Sehwag. Shehzad was among the first contestants to face the host over his use of the word vamp for Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. Sehzag strongly objected, stating that such remarks about a woman were unacceptable. Although Shehzad attempted to defend himself, Sehzag reminded him that contestants had repeatedly been questioned over their choice of words throughout the season.
Karan Patel was next in the spotlight, with Sehzag questioning his contribution to the game and suggesting that he had relied on Shehzad and Swara to carry him forward. Swara defended Karan and pointed to his role in the Takhta Palat. Niharika Tiwari also faced criticism, with Sehzag describing her as a rebel without a cause and questioning whether she had built an independent game, alongside scrutinizing her equation with Jashwanth.
The episode took another dramatic turn when Sehwag announced the first triple eviction in the show's history. Manish, Jashwanth, Sonam Malik, and Rishabh were placed at risk, while the Rulers were given one final opportunity to save a contestant. Manish and Jashwanth received no votes and were immediately eliminated. Swara voted to save Rishabh, while Karan, Gautam, and Shehzad backed Sonam, resulting in Rishabh's elimination and bringing the total number of exits to three.
The voting process also revealed fresh differences within the Rulers’ alliance, as Karan questioned Swara for departing from their agreed plan to support Rishabh. With the finale approaching, the remaining contestants face shifting alliances and growing pressure to protect their positions in the competition.