Actress Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, currently a contestant on the reality streaming show 'Rise and Fall', recently came face to face with veteran politician Lalu Prasad Yadav on the show — and the encounter quickly turned into a fan moment that has since gone viral on social media.

The Viral Fan Moment

A clip circulating on social media shows Priyanka expressing her admiration for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief in candid terms. 'I watch all your videos. Sometimes I search your name on Instagram and scroll all your reels. I like you a lot. You look very funny. And your talks make me laugh a lot,' she told Lalu Prasad on the show.

The actress then went on to recreate a famous parliamentary exchange, recounting the episode where Lalu Prasad reportedly told Mamata Banerjee that her demands would go unheard unless she articulated them. Mimicking the exchange, Priyanka said: 'They say that it is not right that the rail was asked for. They say that it was not asked for. They say that if it was not asked for, it will not be found. You are very funny.'

Why Lalu Was on the Show

Lalu Prasad Yadav appeared on 'Rise and Fall' in connection with his son Tej Pratap Yadav, who is one of the show's contestants. The father-son appearance added a political flavour to the otherwise entertainment-focused reality format, drawing considerable viewer attention.

About Rise and Fall

Now in its second season, 'Rise and Fall' features 15 contestants competing over 42 days in a game built around power, strategy, alliances, and shifting fortunes. Contestants are split between Rulers — who control proceedings from the Tower — and Workers, who reside in the Basement and compete for opportunities to move up the ranks.

Season 2 introduces a new audience participation element, giving viewers the power to influence who becomes a Ruler or Worker. The cast includes Swara Bhasker, Karan Patel, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Shehzad Poonawalla, Gautam Gulati, Tej Pratap Yadav, Sara Gurpal, and Kajal Raghwani.

Notably, the show marks the streaming debut of former Indian cricket opener Virender Sehwag as a reality-show host — adding another cross-industry draw to an already eclectic lineup. Produced by Banijay Asia, the series is available to stream on Amazon MX Player.

The Parliament Clip in Context

The exchange Priyanka referenced alludes to a well-known moment from Lalu Prasad's long political career, during which his sharp wit and colloquial oratory style — particularly during his tenure as Railway Minister — made him a favourite subject of viral clips. The Parliament moment involving Mamata Banerjee has resurfaced periodically on social media, demonstrating the enduring recall value of Lalu Prasad's political theatrics beyond his core voter base.