In conversation with Rohit Khilnani, Virender Sehwag talks about making his reality-show hosting debut with Rise & Fall Season 2. He opens up about why he initially had some hesitation about entering the reality-show space, what eventually changed his mind and what attracted him to the format.
Sehwag discusses the similarities between cricket and the world of Rise & Fall, from managing different personalities and opinions to handling disagreements, conflicts, team dynamics and shifting situations. Known for his sharp one-liners and straight-talking humour, he also talks about bringing his own personality to the show rather than trying to imitate anyone else.
He reveals that he had never really watched a reality show like Rise & Fall before taking on the hosting role and is approaching the experience with a fresh perspective. Sehwag also talks about his content consumption, his love for watching films in theatres and on OTT, his social-media habits and the kind of environment he is used to from cricket dressing rooms.
The conversation also explores what he will and won’t tolerate on the show, how he plans to deal with the contestants and what viewers can expect from his first stint as a reality-show host.
Rise & Fall Season 2, hosted by Virender Sehwag, premieres on September 26, 2026 on MX Player on Prime Video.