Swara Bhaskar Defends Shahzad While Tej Pratap Yadav Sparks Romantic Controversy

Swara Bhaskar entered the fray on Rise and Fall 2, backing Shahzad Poonawala and describing his recent decision as a temporary arrangement. Her support came as Gautam Gulati accused Shahzad of being insecure and warned Tej Pratap Yadav that the issue would circle back due to his ministerial role. Gautam also claimed his long-standing experience gave him insight into manipulation. The atmosphere shifted dramatically when Tej made a romantic remark, prompting Gautam to comment on a "girl issue". Shahzad retorted, refusing further dialogue and emphasizing that they were not friends or brothers. He later attempted to salvage the relationship, saying he did not want the conflict to damage his connection with Tej. The clash peaked when Tej repeated his romantic comment, angering Shahzad, who pushed Tej and demanded an end to such jokes. Tej warned that any further disrespect would bring the production team into the dispute.