Former Bihar minister Tej Pratap Yadav, son of veteran Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, is set to enter the high-stakes reality show 'Rise & Fall Season 2' Tower, bringing his characteristic flair for political theatrics to prime-time entertainment. The announcement has drawn attention both for his colourful declarations and for what it signals about the crossover of Indian politics into mainstream OTT content.

Tej Pratap's Declaration of Intent

In a pre-entry clip, Tej Pratap invoked the imagery of a banyan tree to assert his resilience. 'Jab hum udte samay dagmaya aur sab maje le rahe the par woh bhul gaye ke hum bargadh hai bargadh jiska daali se zyaada mazbood hai jadh aur issliye aa rahe hai Rise & Fall pe gardha udane,' he said — roughly translating to: 'A lot of people enjoyed it when I wavered with flying; however, they forgot that I am like a banyan tree, whose roots are stronger than its branches, and that's why we are coming to Rise & Fall to stir things up.'

The imagery was pointed. Critics and political rivals who may have celebrated moments of difficulty in his public career were addressed directly, with the former minister framing his reality-show debut as a comeback of sorts.

Plans for the Penthouse: A 'Darbaar' Above the Basement

Sharing his strategy for life inside the Tower, Tej Pratap went further. 'Waha ke Penthouse pe kabza nahi karenge darbaar lagayenge aur raj karenge neeche wala Basement ke logowa ke upar,' he said — meaning he intends not merely to occupy the coveted Penthouse position, but to turn it into a royal court, ruling over those in the Basement below.

He closed with a characteristic sweep of regional pride: 'Aur duniya ko batla dijiye humara parivaar pura Bihar hai' — 'And tell the world that the entire Bihar is our family.' The statement reinforces his long-standing identity as a mass leader rooted in Bihar's political culture, even as he steps onto a national entertainment platform.

Virender Sehwag Makes OTT Debut as Host

Notably, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag will be making his OTT debut as the host of 'Rise and Fall Season 2'. Sehwag drew a parallel between the cricket field and the show's unpredictability. 'Cricket has taught me one thing — no match is won before the final ball, and Rise and Fall Season 2 takes that unpredictability to another level,' he said. 'As a host, what excites me about this game is that there are no easy wins and no fixed positions.'

The pairing of a high-profile political figure with a cricketing legend is a deliberate casting move, designed to attract audiences spanning Bihar's politically engaged electorate and India's vast cricket-watching public.

When and Where to Watch

'Rise & Fall Season 2' is set to premiere on 26 September, airing every day at 12 PM. The show will be available for free on Prime Video and the MX Player Android app, significantly broadening its potential reach beyond subscription-based viewers. With daily episodes at noon, the show is positioned to capture mid-day digital audiences — a growing segment in India's OTT landscape.