Actor Gaurav Khanna has suffered painful laser burns on his back while performing a stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, with images of his injuries quickly drawing attention online. The actor later shared a video showing the marks left on his back and described the experience as one of the most painful moments he had faced.
The incident took place during one of the early stunts featured in the latest season of the popular stunt-based reality show, which premiered on August 1. Hosted by filmmaker and action director Rohit Shetty, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 is being promoted as a season packed with more challenging and physically demanding tasks.
According to reports, Khanna was participating in a body-blocking challenge involving high-speed balls and laser guns. During the stunt, the lasers caused painful burns across his back. The injury became a talking point after Khanna posted a video showing the affected area, giving viewers a closer look at what he went through during the task.
Khanna’s reaction has added a personal dimension to the incident. Rather than simply describing the stunt as difficult, he conveyed how intense the pain was, calling it his “most painful experience ever”. The video quickly circulated on social media, leaving fans concerned about the level of risk involved in the Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 stunts.
The incident has also renewed discussion around safety on Khatron Ke Khiladi, particularly because contestants are regularly asked to perform tasks involving fire, water, heights, animals, vehicles and other potentially dangerous elements.
The show’s makers have responded to concerns about contestant safety. The production team has maintained that the stunts are carried out under controlled conditions and that safety protocols are followed while contestants perform the challenges. The makers have also emphasised the presence of trained professionals and medical support during the shoots.
The latest controversy comes at a time when Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 is already attracting considerable attention for the intensity of its challenges. The season features several well-known television personalities and reality-show stars, with Khanna among the contestants expected to face some of the show’s most demanding tasks.
The actor, who became widely known to television audiences through his work in shows including Anupamaa, entered the stunt reality show after winning Bigg Boss 19. His participation in Khatron Ke Khiladi has therefore attracted significant interest from fans who have followed his television journey.
The laser-burn incident is not the only injury-related episode associated with the current season. Earlier reports from the show’s shoot in Cape Town indicated that other contestants also faced injuries while attempting physically demanding challenges. Rithvik Dhanjani, for instance, reportedly suffered burn injuries during a fire stunt but continued with the task after receiving medical attention.
Rubina Dilaik was also reported to have experienced a medical emergency during a helicopter stunt. According to reports, she fainted after the challenge and was taken to an ambulance for medical assistance.
These incidents have highlighted just how physically demanding the latest season has become. The show’s format is built around contestants confronting fear and completing challenges that test their physical strength, mental focus and ability to remain calm under pressure.
The use of lasers in Khanna’s stunt has particularly caught viewers’ attention because of the visible injuries. Lasers can cause injuries depending on their intensity and exposure, with high-powered lasers capable of damaging skin and eyes. Safety authorities generally warn against directing powerful laser beams at people. However, the specific equipment and safety controls used during the television stunt have not been publicly detailed in the reports about Khanna’s injury.
For the contestants, however, the physical risks are part of what makes the show different from conventional reality television. Participants are expected to push beyond their comfort zones while completing tasks designed to create fear and suspense for viewers.
Khanna’s injury has consequently become one of the early talking points of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 15. His injury video has brought viewers closer to the reality behind the show’s dramatic television presentation — that the stunts are not merely performances but physically demanding challenges that can leave contestants with real injuries.
The show, titled “Darr Ka Naya Daur”, features a lineup that includes Gaurav Khanna, Rubina Dilaik, Karan Wahi, Rithvik Dhanjani, Jasmine Bhasin, Avika Gor, Ruhanika Dhawan, Vishal Aditya Singh, Farrhana Bhatt, Avinash Mishra, Shagun Sharma, Harsh Gujral and Orry, among others.
The latest season is being filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, where contestants have been subjected to a series of elaborate outdoor stunts.
As the season progresses, attention is likely to remain focused not only on who performs best but also on how contestants cope with the physical demands of the challenges.
