India, Sept. 28 -- Shehzad Poonawalla is currently making headlines for a very different reason from the political debates that first made him a familiar face on Indian television. The former BJP national spokesperson is now a contestant on Rise & Fall 2, where his political background has already become part of the reality show's drama. His most recent controversy came after an argument with fellow contestant Siwet Tomar escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in Siwet's removal from the show.

But who is Shehzad Poonawalla, and why was he already a familiar name before entering the reality show? From his early association with Congress to becoming one of BJP's recognisable television faces, his political journey has involved se...