New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Political commentator and former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has emerged as the winner of Rise and Fall Season 2, taking home the winner's trophy and Rs.35 lakh in prize money.

Hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, the reality show's six-week journey concluded on November 6, with television actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary finishing as the first runner-up and actor Gautam Gulati securing third place.

Poonawalla, who made his reality television debut with the show, also announced that he would donate his entire winning amount towards flood relief efforts in Bihar and Assam.

In an interview with The Indian Express, Poonawalla said he wanted the money to be used for publi...