Kajal Raghwani didn't mince words on the latest episode of Rise And Fall 2. When pressed by fellow contestant Manish Yadav about her former relationship with Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav, she dropped a bombshell: she believes he still misses her. "Would anyone stay around for five years just for timepass?" she asked, challenging the notion that their bond was casual. She insisted that Khesari, now married to Chanda Devi, has never found anyone who loved him the way she did.
The conversation shifted from professional respect to romantic regrets. Kajal admitted she craved a father figure due to family issues, which drew her into the relationship. "He wasn't getting along with his family... no one loved him," she recalled, explaining why she fell for him despite knowing he was married. She described the dynamic as a mutual attraction formed on set, where they worked together on multiple films.
It’s a narrative she’s touched before, most notably on Bhojpuri Bawaal. There, she detailed how Khesari confided in her about his marital struggles and his children loving his money rather than him. "I got emotional and fell in love with him," she had said previously. Now, on a reality platform aimed at a younger, broader audience, she’s doubling down on the idea that her impact on his life was profound.
The five-year affair ended in 2024. While Khesari has moved on with his family, Kajal’s public stance suggests the wound—or perhaps the pride—still runs deep. Whether it’s bitterness or genuine affection, the message is clear: she doesn’t see him as having moved past her.