Jashwanth Bopanna Targets Gautam Gulati in Rise and Fall 2

Reality show friendships can flip in a single episode, and inside Rise and Fall Season 2, Jashwanth Bopanna is not keeping his next move a secret. In a house where contestants are already vocal about each other’s gameplay, he has put a name to his target: Gautam Gulati.

This is not the first time the season has seen players speak their mind, but the directness of naming a specific rival changes the temperature. It moves the conversation from general complaints to a one-on-one storyline.

What Jashwanth said about Gautam

Speaking about his plans, Jashwanth did not hide behind vague strategy talk. He said he intends to target Gautam, and he linked that decision to something personal. For him, it is not just about winning a task; it is about how Gautam behaves.

“Mujhe lagta hai Gautam Gulati ko target karenge. Simple si baat hai, ek complex hai unmein. Honestly, mujhe pasand nahi aaya hai.”

In short, Jashwanth says he will target Gautam because he feels there is a complex in him, and he has simply not liked what he has observed so far.

The specific complaints

Jashwanth then broke down his problem with Gautam into a few clear objections:

• He says Gautam treats younger contestants like juniors, at times addressing them as “beta”.
• He believes Gautam sets expectations for others that do not seem to apply to Gautam himself.
• He calls that behaviour double standards, and says it has no place in a game where every contestant should be treated equally.
• He also finds Gautam’s attitude arrogant, even while accepting that Gautam is playing the game well.

The distinction matters: Jashwanth could have said he wanted to play more aggressively, but he chose to point at a person.

Why this rivalry could heat up

What makes the target choice more interesting is that Jashwanth admitted Gautam is a strong player. He is not going after someone who is struggling; he is calling out a contestant whose game he respects on one level but cannot accept on a personal level. That mix of respect and irritation often makes reality-TV clashes last longer than straightforward tactical moves.

For fans, this is the kind of early friction that turns a show into appointment viewing. When a contestant names a rival this openly, the house usually divides into two camps: those who think the call-out is fair, and those who think it is too much, too soon. The audience gets to watch that split play out in every group conversation and task.

The dynamic is also familiar to audiences who follow Indian reality formats. Contestants often avoid naming a target too early because it can make them a target themselves. Jashwanth’s decision to do it anyway suggests he is confident, or at least willing to risk the fallout.

What comes next

The next move is Gautam’s. If he responds to Jashwanth’s comments, this disagreement could grow into one of the season’s defining face-offs. Even if he chooses to stay quiet, the house now knows exactly where Jashwanth stands, and that awareness changes how other contestants move around both of them.

There is also a lesson for viewers: in a format built on shifting power, a clear target can become a storyline of its own. It gives the audience a reason to tune in beyond the tasks, because they are no longer just watching a game. They are watching two strong personalities move toward a potential collision.

Source: Filmibeat