03 August,2026 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gaurav Khanna (Pic/Instagram)
Gaurav Khanna's painful injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, hosted by Rohit Shetty, has sparked concern among viewers, with many questioning the show's safety standards. After the actor shared pictures of his wounds, the stunt drew widespread criticism online. Reacting to the backlash, Banijay CEO Deepak Dhar defended the reality show, stressing that strict safety protocols are followed during filming.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Deepak Dhar, the CEO of Banijay, reacted to the injury and said, "It's not at all brutal. Well, there is an element of fear. It's called Fear Factor for a reason⦠but this is a show that is in its 15th or 16th season now. We don't do this in India. We do this at an international location where all the checks and balances, safety procedures, and protocols are followed to the absolute maximum."
Actor Gaurav Khanna suffered a painful back injury while performing a high-intensity stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. In a recent episode, Gaurav Khanna, Shagun Sharma, Vishal Aditya Singh, and Karan Wahi received a Fear Fanda, and the stunt required them to withstand pellet gunshots. However, the actor sustained severe injuries.
Sharing the clip, he wrote, "I cud still feel this pain watching it on TV. Most painful experience ever. All 4 of us went through this, guys⦠still hav these marks." The images quickly spread across social media, with many viewers expressing concern over the intensity of the stunt and questioning whether it had gone too far.
A user commented, "This is too much⦠Are these KKK makers crazy? Letting TV actors go through this when they know their face is their USP." Another wrote, "Why the hell did they even authorize a stunt like this? KKK is supposed to be about overcoming your fears, not putting contestants through unnecessary cruelty."
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, hosted by Rohit Shetty, features celebrities facing their biggest fears through a series of adrenaline-filled tasks in Cape Town, South Africa. The new season, themed "Darr Ka Naya Daur," has already generated buzz for its intense stunts and unexpected twists. Alongside Gaurav, the contestant lineup includes Rubina Dilaik, Jasmine Bhasin, Karan Wahi, Farrhana Bhatt, Rithvik Dhanjani, Orry, Shagun Sharma, and others.
