In a candid revelation on Rise and Fall, Episode 12, contestant Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, opened up about her father’s disapproval of her gender transition.
Anaya stated that despite her father’s financial standing, she was left with “nothing apart from shelter,” explaining, “My dad gave nothing apart from great infrastructure and cricket. I had no money, no phone, nothing. And mind you, my dad is rich, he is still not accepting my transition.”
Her remarks have drawn attention both for their emotional weight and the surprising disclosure about her relationship with the veteran cricketer. The episode has triggered strong conversations on social media, with viewers reacting to the gap between public perception of privilege and the personal struggles of acceptance within families.
