Virender Sehwag Set for Streaming Debut as Host of Rise and Fall Season 2
Public Lokpal
September 11, 2026
Virender Sehwag Set for Streaming Debut as Host of Rise and Fall Season 2
Former Indian cricket legend Virender Sehwag is stepping into the digital streaming space, taking over as the official host for the upcoming second season of the high-stakes reality show Rise and Fall.
He succeeds entrepreneur Ashneer Grover, who anchored the show's debut season.
Produced by Banijay Asia, the strategic reality series features fifteen celebrity contestants navigating a deeply divided environment.
Participants are split into two contrasting tiers—the privileged "Rulers" living in luxury and the struggling "Workers" confined to the basement.
The core of the game relies on dynamic shifts, where players must constantly hustle through challenges and tactical alliances to climb the social ladder or risk falling from grace.
Drawing comparisons to his aggressive cricketing philosophy, Sehwag embraced the unpredictable format, noting that success requires sharp instincts and constant adaptability.
The upcoming season is slated to stream on Amazon Prime Video and MX Player, with the premiere date expected soon.