India, Sept. 8 -- Reality TV in India has long been dominated by Bigg Boss, a show that thrives on drama, manipulation, and human emotions under constant surveillance. Now, Ashneer Grover, the former Shark Tank India judge, has entered the arena with Rise & Fall. Two episodes in, the show has generated curiosity, but doesn't quite feel as fresh as promised.

Bigg Boss 7 (2013) introduced the Heaven and Hell concept, where housemates were split into two sides, one living in luxury, the other deprived of basic comforts. Contestants shifted between the two zones, and the tension came from envy, clashes, and constant comparison.

Rise & Fall mirrors this but rebrands it as a game of Rulers vs Workers. The Rulers live in a penthouse with Rs.38...