Rishabh Jaiswal, a television actor and content creator from Varanasi, entered the reality show Rise and Fall Season 2 as a wildcard contestant, according to Adgully and FilmiBeat reports dated October 12, 2026. Moneycontrol and Free Press Journal describe him as the boyfriend of Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra.
Daily Jagran reported on October 13, 2026, that he entered in Episode 17 alongside Jashwanth Bopanna and Sonam Malik. No national outlet reviewed gives his age or date of birth. A few outlets spell his first name Rishab.
Who is Rishabh Jaiswal?
Free Press Journal described him on October 9, 2026, as a television actor, model, social media influencer and reality show contestant. The paper added that he worked as a model and content creator before moving into television acting. Telegraph India and Adgully, in their October 2026 reports on his wildcard entry, both call him an actor and content creator.
He was born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, attended Dalimss Sunbeam Sigra in the city and later took a Bachelor of Commerce degree at Banaras Hindu University, Moneycontrol said on August 7, 2026. Free Press Journal repeated those details on October 9. Neither report mentions his family, so none is listed here.
Career: reality shows and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
He came to wider notice through reality television. Moneycontrol said on August 7, 2026, that he first became known on MTV Splitsvilla 14 in 2022 and later joined MTV Roadies 19 in Rhea Chakraborty’s group. Daily Jagran calls the same two shows Splitsvilla X4 and Roadies 19. Free Press Journal lists his Roadies appearance as Roadies: Karm Ya Kaand.
On scripted television, Moneycontrol named Krish in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as his best-known role and listed Anupamaa and Kundali Bhagya among his other credits. The Times of India reported on April 24, 2026, that he announced his exit from the serial on Instagram with the words “It’s a wrap.” His co-star Samridhii Shukla shared a farewell note. Moneycontrol gives the character’s surname as Poddar, while The Times of India gives it as Bansal.
On May 9, 2026, The Times of India carried his explanation. He said he had explored much of Krish’s emotional journey and did not want to stay for comfort and risk repeating himself. The same report said Aryan Arora took over the role.
Rise and Fall Season 2: the wildcard entry
Rise and Fall Season 2 splits its contestants into Rulers, who hold the Penthouse, and Workers, who live in the Basement. Daily Jagran explained on October 10, 2026, that roles can shift through challenges, votes and strategy. Banijay Asia produces the show, and former cricketer Virender Sehwag hosts it, Adgully reported.
The first hint came before the show named him. Jaiswal posted a photo of himself holding a wildcard card, with a caption saying one wildcard can turn the whole game around, Free Press Journal noted on October 9, 2026. He did not name the show, and fans guessed between Rise and Fall 2 and Bigg Boss 20. Kalra commented that she knew he would bring the trophy home.
The show’s official announcement promised three new players, Daily Jagran said on October 10, 2026, and its report named Jaiswal, Bopanna and Malik as the three. Adgully described Bopanna as a reality TV personality and Malik as an actress.
He appeared on screen in Episode 17. In that episode Sehwag first announced the exit of Tej Pratap Yadav, which he tied to legal obligations, and then introduced the three wildcards, Adgully wrote on October 12, 2026. After the placement decision, Jaiswal went to the Penthouse while Bopanna and Malik went to the Basement.
One reported exchange involved Kaira Anu. India Forums wrote on October 13, 2026, that during a Navratri celebration in the Penthouse, Jaiswal called Anu “Judgemental” and “Desperate,” and that she answered by bringing his girlfriend into the exchange. FilmiBeat carried the same account in its Episode 18 recap. No other outlet reviewed describes the exchange, and neither report prints his full remarks.
The same recap said Jaiswal and Niharika Tiwari settled earlier differences over mutual connections outside the show. It also reported that the Workers picked him as the contestant who can swap one of the Rulers still in contention. India Forums did not report his decision.
Shreya Kalra and relationship status on record
The reports that mention his personal life name Shreya Kalra as his girlfriend. After Kalra won Lock Upp Season 2 and its Rs 1 crore prize on August 5, 2026, her boyfriend, actor Rishabh Jaiswal, lifted her onto his shoulders, India Today said. Moneycontrol wrote two days later that the couple has stayed out of the spotlight and that Kalra credited him as her emotional support during the season.
Kalra answered his teaser with the comment “Baby you’re the best i know you’ll bring that trophy home,” Free Press Journal noted on October 9, 2026. On October 12, India Forums reported that she posted a birthday message saying it felt strange and incomplete to celebrate without him for the first time since they met.
None of the reports reviewed mentions an engagement or a marriage, so this profile lists neither.
Age and birthday on record
No national outlet reviewed states Rishabh Jaiswal’s age or date of birth, so none is given here. Kalra posted a birthday message for him as he entered the show, India Forums noted on October 12, 2026. The report names no year.
What viewers on Reddit are saying
The comments below come from fan threads posted in October 2026. They are viewer opinion, not reporting, and are quoted as written. A r/LockUppOTT2 thread about his entry drew support for his choice of show.
“bigboss isn’t very good for mtv ppl. it’s good he’s going in rise and fall. of anyone has been his roadies season, be was toooo good in it. very high hopes for him. also did u see the recent vlog in which he was preparing to go and he told Shreya he wants to win only for herðŸ˜ðŸ˜”
– r/LockUppOTT2, October 2026 (11 upvotes)
A thread in r/TheRiseandFallIndia asked whether Jaiswal thinks he won Lock Upp, a critical framing that several replies pushed back on. The comment below earned 10 upvotes.
“So far in couple of episodes he didn’t show any attitude or did anything out of the ordinary. He called things as they are perceived on the outside. Not sure why you are getting triggered .”
– r/TheRiseandFallIndia, October 2026 (10 upvotes)
A reply with 2 upvotes in the same thread said Anu’s remark about his girlfriend started the exchange and called her behavior rude. A r/Roadies_Mtv thread with 37 upvotes summarized a vlog in which, according to the poster, he said his relationship with Kalra began during their Roadies days. No outlet reviewed reports that detail. One commenter with 28 upvotes remarked that the couple had hardly kept things private.
Dated timeline, September 2023 to October 2026
Each row is tied to the outlet that reported it. The Anu exchange rests on one outlet’s account, repeated by a second.
| Date | Event | Reported by |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2023 | Named in a list of rumoured Bigg Boss 17 contestants and described as known for Roadies 19 and Splitsvilla X4 | Mid-day |
| April 24, 2026 | Announces his exit from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai on Instagram | The Times of India |
| May 9, 2026 | Explains the exit; Aryan Arora has taken over the role | The Times of India |
| August 5, 2026 | Girlfriend Shreya Kalra wins Lock Upp Season 2; he lifts her onto his shoulders | India Today |
| August 7, 2026 | Profile gives Varanasi as his birthplace and calls him Kalra’s boyfriend | Moneycontrol |
| October 9, 2026 | Posts a wildcard teaser without naming the show | Free Press Journal |
| October 10, 2026 | Named with Jashwanth Bopanna and Sonam Malik as Rise and Fall 2 wildcards | Daily Jagran, Adgully |
| October 12, 2026 | Enters in Episode 17 and is placed in the Penthouse; Kalra posts a birthday message | Adgully, FilmiBeat, India Forums |
| October 13, 2026 | Exchange with Kaira Anu reported; Workers pick him to swap a Ruler | India Forums, FilmiBeat |
Rishabh Jaiswal FAQ
Who is Rishabh Jaiswal?
He is an actor, model and content creator from Varanasi, known for Splitsvilla X4, Roadies 19 and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, according to Moneycontrol and Daily Jagran.
Is Rishabh Jaiswal in Rise and Fall 2?
Yes. He entered as a wildcard in Episode 17, Adgully reported on October 12, 2026, and was placed in the Penthouse. Recaps dated October 13 still show him in the game.
Who is Rishabh Jaiswal’s girlfriend?
Shreya Kalra, the Lock Upp Season 2 winner, according to India Today on August 5, 2026, and Free Press Journal on October 9, 2026.
How old is Rishabh Jaiswal?
No national outlet reviewed gives his age. India Forums reported a birthday message for him on October 12, 2026, without a year.
Where is Rishabh Jaiswal from?
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, according to Moneycontrol on August 7, 2026, and Free Press Journal on October 9, 2026.
Which season of Splitsvilla was Rishabh Jaiswal on?
Moneycontrol and Free Press Journal list it as Splitsvilla 14, and Moneycontrol dates it to 2022. Daily Jagran and Mid-day call it Splitsvilla X4.
