On the latest episode of Rise and Fall (Episode 12), contestant Anaya Bangar, daughter of former Indian cricketer and veteran coach Sanjay Bangar, shared a deeply personal revelation about her struggles despite belonging to a well-known family.
Speaking during the show, Anaya said, “My dad gave nothing apart from great infrastructure and cricket. I had nothing — no money, no phone, nothing apart from shelter. And mind you, my dad is rich. He is still not accepting my transition.”
Her candid statement has caught attention, shedding light on the challenges she continues to face within her own family despite her father’s stature in Indian cricket. Anaya’s emotional disclosure highlighted the gap between outward appearances of privilege and the personal struggles of acceptance and identity.
The episode sparked conversation on social media, with many viewers expressing support for Anaya’s courage to speak openly about her journey on national television.