Rise and Fall (India)
Rise and Fall is a 2025 Indian reality television series that premiered on 6 September 2025 on Amazon MX Player and also airs on Sony Entertainment Television. Hosted by entrepreneur and television personality Ashneer Grover, the series stages a social experiment about power, privilege and survival, where contestants vie to rise from hardship to luxury.
| Rise and Fall (India) | |
|---|---|
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| Presented by | Ashneer Grover |
| No. of days | 7 (Season 1) |
| No. of contestants | 16 |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original network | MX Player Sony Entertainment Television |
| Original release | 6 September 2025 – present |
Show concept
The format divides 16 contestants into two opposing groups:
- Rulers — live in a luxury penthouse, enjoy privileges, and make strategic choices.
- Workers — housed in a basement with limited comforts; they undertake tasks to earn the chance to ascend to the Penthouse.
The game features recurring power shifts, tactical alliances, and social-play challenges that test leadership, endurance and adaptability.
Contestants
- Aarush Bhola
- Aditya Narayan
- Akriti Negi
- Arbaz Patel
- Arjun Bijlani
- Dhanashree Verma
- Kiku Sharda
- Kubbra Sait
- Manisha Rani
- Nayandeep Rakshit
- Sachin Bali
- Anaya Bangar
- Aahana Kumra
- Pawan Singh
- Sangeeta Phogat
- Noorin Sha
Key moments
- Wildcard entry — Manisha Rani: Her late arrival shook up alliances and added humour and unpredictability.
- Ultimate Fall twist: A major mid-season twist that forced Rulers into the Basement, changing dynamics dramatically.
- Task showdowns: High-stakes weekly tasks that often decided who would rise or fall.
- Rise challenges: Competitive missions for Workers vying for promotion to the Penthouse.
Production
The Indian adaptation was produced in collaboration with the original franchise creators and filmed on custom-built sets in Mumbai featuring a Penthouse and an underground Basement. Ashneer Grover was chosen as host to lend a sharp, business-minded personality to the show’s commentary and adjudication.
Broadcast and streaming
- India: Available for free streaming on Amazon MX Player.
- Television broadcast: Aired weekly on Sony Entertainment Television.
- Digital availability: Full episodes and extra clips are released on MX Player’s app and YouTube channels.
Reception
The show attracted attention for its novel power-dynamics format, strong online engagement, and Ashneer Grover’s blunt hosting style. Critics praised the production design and the cast mix (influencers, actors, athletes and media figures), while viewers engaged actively on social media around the strategic turns.
Where to watch
Full episodes can be streamed on MX Player (https://www.mxplayer.in/) and selected episodes/highlights are broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television.