Tej Pratap Yadav Rise & Fall 2 discussions have gained attention after the politician revisited his troubled marriage to former wife Aishwarya Rai in a viral clip from the reality show. Speaking to fellow contestant Niharika Tiwari, Tej Pratap described the relationship as strained within months of their 2018 wedding and alleged that differences in their lifestyles contributed to repeated arguments.
The former Bihar minister, who is the elder son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, said the marriage had taken place under pressure. According to his account, disagreements began within three months, leaving the couple struggling to adjust to each other.
He also claimed that arguments sometimes escalated into shouting matches in front of his parents. Tej Pratap said he occasionally avoided returning home after disagreements and stayed with friends or went elsewhere.
The claims reflect Tej Pratap's account of the relationship during his appearance on Rise & Fall 2. The allegations have not been independently established by the statements in the clip.
Tej Pratap Alleges Differences Over Daily Routines
During the conversation, Tej Pratap described differences between the couple's daily routines. He alleged that Aishwarya objected to his morning prayers, which he said he usually performed around 6 or 7 am.
He also claimed that parties sometimes continued until 4 or 5 am, highlighting what he described as contrasting lifestyles. Recalling the experience, he characterised the relationship as an arranged marriage in which the couple had struggled to find compatibility.
His remarks have drawn attention because they offer his perspective on the difficulties that preceded the couple's separation.
Politician Recalls Alleged Messages to Former Boyfriend
Tej Pratap also recounted an incident that he said occurred after he returned home from a Legislative Assembly session. According to his account, he entered the bedroom and saw Aishwarya chatting with a man he described as her former boyfriend.
He alleged that the conversation included affectionate messages, heart emojis and expressions of love. These remain allegations made by Tej Pratap, and the account shared on the programme does not independently verify the circumstances or contents of the alleged exchange.
He further claimed that he had secretly recorded videos of arguments between them and later submitted the recordings as evidence in court.
Reflecting on the experience, Tej Pratap said the memories continued to affect him and that present-day arguments could bring back distress associated with the earlier relationship. He also challenged the idea that men are always responsible when marriages break down, arguing that either partner can be at fault.
Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai's Marriage
Tej Pratap married Aishwarya Rai, the eldest daughter of Bihar politician Chandrika Roy, in May 2018. The wedding brought together two politically prominent families, but the relationship encountered difficulties within months.
Tej Pratap subsequently filed for divorce, setting off a public marital dispute that attracted considerable attention. Their relationship and separation became subjects of public discussion because of the political prominence of both families.
His latest remarks on Rise & Fall 2 provide his version of the events surrounding the breakdown of the marriage. They do not, by themselves, establish the validity of the allegations made against his former wife.
Rise & Fall 2 Brings Personal Experiences Into the Spotlight
Produced by Banijay Asia, Rise & Fall Season 2 features contestants discussing personal experiences alongside the show's competition. Tej Pratap's comments have attracted attention by bringing details of his past relationship into a reality television conversation.
The episode has renewed interest in the circumstances surrounding the couple's separation. However, the claims should be understood as Tej Pratap's account rather than a complete or independently verified record of the marriage.
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