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Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Reveals Sole Breadwinner Status After Shehzad's 'Gold Digger' Comment
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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 19:25
Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Reveals Sole Breadwinner Status After Shehzad's 'Gold Digger' Comment
- •In Rise and Fall 2, Shehzad Poonawalla called Priyanka Chahar Choudhary a 'gold digger' during a heated exchange.
- •Priyanka was deeply affected by the comment, discussing its impact with other contestants.
- •She revealed she is the sole breadwinner for her family, having worked since a young age and supported her siblings' education and marriage, and built a home for her sister.
- •Priyanka expressed her distress, stating the 'gold digger' remark kept her awake all night, especially as she supports her family.
- •The disagreement escalated, with Priyanka warning Shehzad she would slap him if his behavior continued.
Key Questions Answered
During a banter on the reality show Rise and Fall season 2, Shehzad Poonawalla clashed with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and labeled her a 'gold digger', which triggered a serious war of words between the two contestants.
Priyanka was deeply hurt because she is the sole breadwinner of her family, having worked from a young age to fund her siblings' education, pay for their marriages, and build a home for her sister.
Rise and Fall season 2 is hosted by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and streams on Amazon Prime Video, with new episodes releasing daily.
