Mumbai, Oct 4 (NationPress) The recent episode of the streaming reality show ‘Rise and Fall’ featured a fiery confrontation between Arjun Bijlani and Akriti Negi, with Arjun accusing Akriti of resorting to the “victim card”.

Akriti’s persistent refusal to pitch to Ultimate Ruler Arjun continued to overshadow the Tower. Ashneer probed Arjun on his decision to select Akriti for the Basement instead of wildcard entry Manisha. Arjun responded by stating that his initial goal was to eliminate Arbaaz, not Akriti.

However, her unwillingness to pitch left him no alternative. Akriti maintained her stance, stating, “Jese ki Arjun sir ne bola tha ki aap mentally weak ho toh kahi na kahi mai unko btaugi ki mai mentally weak nhi thi us waqt, mai emotionally kaafi zyada weak hogyi thi upar or mujhe upar kaafi zyada akela bhi lag raha tha” (Just like Arjun sir said I’m mentally weak, somewhere I'll tell him that I wasn't mentally weak at that time, I had become very emotionally weak on the inside, and I was also feeling very lonely on the inside).

Her remarks frustrated Arjun, who retorted, “Ye akela wala mat bola karo yaar. Tum khud akeli baithti ho upar. Hum yeh blame aur victim card aur nahi lenge” (Don't say things like that. You sit alone upstairs. We're not going to take this blame and victim card anymore). “We’ve only been nice to you”.

The confrontation drove Akriti to storm off the stage, prompting Arjun to express further frustration, stating, “Sir, what is this behaviour? Isi wajah se she should be in the Basement and then out of the show. Har time victim card. Main yahan kaam karke baitha hoon, faltu ka sehne wala nahi” (For the same reason, she should be in the basement and then out of the show. She always plays the time victim card. I've worked hard to get where I am, I'm not going to put up with nonsense).

Kubbra then intervened, confronting Arjun by saying, “Aap bhi toh gaali dete ho” (You also use objectionable language). Arjun shot back, “Tumne di, isiliye tumhe lautai gayi. Sabne dekha kisne kisko di” (You gave it, so it was returned to you. Everyone saw who gave it to whom). “I'm not going to sit quietly, so you go and explain it to your friend”.

The argument escalated into a verbal clash between Arjun and Kubbra until Ashneer stepped in, reminding everyone, “Ye ek tough game hai. Hum samajhte hain yeh reactions aapke” (This is a tough game. We understand your reactions).

Arjun, clearly fed up, concluded the altercation with, “I don’t want her apology, I don’t care”, and walked off the stage.

‘Rise and Fall’ is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player and Sony Entertainment Television.