31 August,2026 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ruhaanika Dhawan and Rohit Shetty (Pictures via Instagram)
Ruhaanika Dhawan may have entered Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 ready to face her fears, but one stunt involving dogs pushed the actor to her limits. The television actor recently opened up about the frightening experience, revealing that the challenge became so intense that she remembers losing consciousness during the task.
Known for taking on some of the season's most demanding stunts, Ruhaanika has been steadily proving that she is more than capable of holding her own in the stunt-based reality show. However, the dog stunt turned out to be a different ball game altogether.
Recalling the experience through her Instagram post, Ruhaanika revealed that the dogs showed no mercy while she was attempting the stunt. The actor admitted that the physical and mental pressure became overwhelming, leaving her struggling to remain conscious. "I remember blacking out," Ruhaanika said while describing the terrifying moment.
The stunt was particularly challenging as the dogs were constantly around her, making it difficult for her to maintain her composure and focus on completing the task. For a contestant, staying mentally alert is just as important as physical strength, and Ruhaanika's experience highlighted just how unpredictable the challenges on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 can get.
The actor has already faced several brutal tasks on the show. One of the recent challenges saw contestants dealing with hot wax, with Ruhaanika among those subjected to the painful stunt. The task required contestants to endure hot wax on their hands for several minutes, testing their pain tolerance.
The current season, hosted by Rohit Shetty, has been living up to its âDarr Ka Naya Daur' tagline, with contestants being pushed to confront fears through physically and mentally taxing stunts. This season has also featured challenges designed specifically around contestants' individual fears, making the experience even more personal and intense.
Ruhaanika's journey on the show has therefore been anything but easy. From enduring painful tasks to facing animals and battling her own fears, the young actor has continued to push herself with every challenge. While the stunts may look thrilling on television, her account is a reminder of the physical and psychological pressure contestants face behind the scenes. For Ruhaanika, the dog stunt clearly left a lasting impression.
Despite the frightening experience, she has continued to take on the challenges head-on. And if her journey so far is anything to go by, there are likely to be plenty more moments where the actor will have to dig deep and find her fearless side.
