Popular television actor Gaurav Khanna is currently capturing headlines for his fierce participation in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. The show premiered on August 1, and the actor has remained at the center of attention ever since. While performing daring physical stunts on the sets, Gaurav Khanna sustained painful injuries and took to social media to display the lasting marks left on his body. Widely recognized for his prominent role in the daily soap Anupamaa, the actor previously revealed that his mother was strictly opposed to him signing up for the reality show.
The Toughest Reality Show Hosted By Rohit Shetty
Hosted by renowned filmmaker Rohit Shetty, the show is widely regarded as the most demanding reality television platform in the country. Celebrity contestants on the program are required to execute grueling tasks that test their absolute limits. Gaurav Khanna shared an Instagram story stating that this journey proved to be the most difficult undertaking of his entire career and life thus far.
Painful Scars And Support From Orry
Expressing gratitude toward fellow contestant Orry for capturing a video, Gaurav Khanna detailed the agony of the ordeal. He wrote in his caption that watching those moments back on television brought back the exact same pain. Describing it as the most agonizing experience of his life, he noted that four of them endured that grueling phase together and the scars from those injuries remain visible on their bodies even today.
Addressing his mother's deep apprehensions, Gaurav Khanna shared that she was dead set against his participation in Khatron Ke Khiladi. She was extremely concerned about his safety, fully aware that the show involves intense mental and physical stress that drastically increases the chances of severe injuries. She would repeatedly question what kind of stunts he would be forced to perform. The actor noted that watching a child endure such immense pain is never easy for any mother.
Controversies And Allegations From Co-Contestants
Even before the show officially went on air, Gaurav Khanna faced accusations from his co-contestant Shagun during various interviews. Shagun alleged that despite being a senior in the industry, Gaurav Khanna frequently bullied and harassed her during the production. Sharing her experience, Shagun claimed that whenever she failed to complete a task successfully, Gaurav Khanna was the primary person who targeted and bullied her.
Developments In Personal Life
While Gaurav Khanna was busy competing in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, his wife Akanksha Chamola was simultaneously appearing on the reality show Lock Upp Sach Ka Safar. During her stint on that show, Akanksha Chamola made a startling revelation that she is parting ways with her husband Gaurav Khanna and getting a divorce.
