Mumbai, Oct. 17 -- Actor Arjun Bijlani was crowned the winner of the first season of reality show 'Rise & Fall'.

Arjun competed with Arbaaz Patel, Akriti Negi, Arush Bhola, Dhanashree Verma, and Nayandeep Rakshit in the finale race. He took home a prestigious trophy and a whopping Rs 28 lakh cash prize.

Elated over his win, Arjun in a press note said, "Rise and Fall proved that every fall is just a step toward rising stronger. This journey was anything but easy -- each day brought a new challenge, a new lesson, and a new reason to keep going. The twists, the tension, the friendships, and the rivalries tested me in ways I never imagined. Winning feels surreal. I want to thank each player who's been a part of Rise and Fall. Thank you, tha...