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A shocking altercation between Asim Riaz and Rajat Dalal at a press conference has sent shockwaves across social media.
Battleground is an upcoming fitness reality show starring Asim Riaz and Rajat Dalal.
It all went down in front of cameras, and the internet can’t stop talking about it. A shocking altercation between Asim Riaz and Rajat Dalal at a press conference on March 30 has sent shockwaves across social media. But what actually sparked this fiery clash? Let’s break it down. The drama centres around an upcoming fitness reality show, Battleground, where Asim and Rajat will take the reins as leaders of two fierce teams. Along with them Abhishek Malhan and Rubina Dilaik will also lead their own squads. And as if that wasn’t enough to stir things up, cricket sensation Shikhar Dhawan is on board to supervise the whole competition.
The chaos kicked off with a teaser video shared by Asim on his Instagram, giving us a sneak peek into the heated dynamics of the show. The promo starts innocently enough, with Shikhar excitedly talking about his debut fitness show. But as the camera shifted, the tension quickly escalated. Rajat Dalal couldn’t help himself — he took a jab at his fellow team leaders, starting with a confident claim that his team, the Haryana Bulls, was set to win it all.
Rubina wasn’t about to let that slide. With a bold declaration, she countered, saying that her team, the Mumbai Strikers, would take the trophy home. Not to be outdone, Abhishek Malhan jumped in and called out Rubina’s team, insisting that his squad, the Delhi Dominators, was the real contender. Then, Asim, always ready with a quick comeback, smirked and said his team, the UP Dabangg, was unbeatable.
But the real fireworks began when Asim downplayed Rajat’s Haryana Bulls, saying they weren’t even worthy of being called competition. That’s when Rajat snapped. He stood up, clearly irked by the remark, and before anyone knew it, both men were on their feet, glaring at each other.
With a sneer, Asim declared, “Gala faad ke kuch nahi hota hai,” or “There’s no point in yelling.” And just like that, he charged at Rajat. The two clashed in a physical altercation, pushing each other in anger. It didn’t take long before Shikhar Dhawan rushed in to break up the fight. Meanwhile, Rubina watched the chaos as she stood there firm but not intervening.
Watch the now-viral video here:
Asim, furious and not backing down, threw his microphone in frustration and stormed off. The intensity didn’t end there. Shikhar Dhawan, in his calm yet commanding way, delivered a parting shot: “Ye aise hi bouncers maarenge lekin aakhir shot mera hoga,” meaning, “They’ll hit bouncers, but the last shot will be mine.”
With the duo’s fight, the premise is set for Battleground. The show promises fierce competition with four teams battling it out over four weeks. From team leaders locking horns to contestants facing off in the field, this show is set to deliver all the drama you didn’t know you needed.
The promo’s final line said it all, “Yeh gala faadenge, hum record todenge. Stream karo Battleground ke Episodes, from April 5th only on MXPlayer for FREE.”
So, mark your calendars for April 5. The battle begins and things are about to get intense.
