In a dramatic turn of events on Rise and Fall, Aarush Bhola officially became the fifth finalist of the season after a crucial round of nominations saw fellow contestants Akriti, Bali, Rani, and Manisha casting their votes in his favor.

During the latest episode, the basement players, including Auroja, were given the power to choose one contestant to “rise up” and join the finalists. While Aarush himself handed over his ruler sprint to Bali, the rest of the contestants — Akriti, Manisha, Rani, and Bali — chose to back Aarush, ultimately making him the next to rise and secure his place among the finalists.

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This development comes amid growing speculation that Aarush Bhola could be the ultimate winner of Rise and Fall Season 1. Earlier reports suggested that the final outcome was determined through audience voting, where Aarush reportedly received the highest number of votes among all contestants.

Adding to the buzz, several social media pages and entertainment channels have circulated videos allegedly showing Aarush lifting the trophy — though many fans claim the clips are AI-generated and not official footage. Even Wikipedia currently lists Aarush as the winner, although the show’s producers have yet to confirm any results.

With Aarush now rising as a finalist and his latest episode moment fueling fan theories, the suspense surrounding Rise and Fall Season 1 continues to build — leaving viewers eager for an official confirmation on whether Aarush truly takes home the trophy.