Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 controversy

In early August 2026, contestant Shagun Sharma publicly accused fellow participant Gaurav Khanna of bullying during the filming of the Indian stunt‑reality series Khatron Ke Khiladi season 15. Sharma said Khanna singled her out, calling her weak and criticizing her even when other contestants abandoned a task, and she expressed that she would not want to meet him again.

Two days later, Khanna himself posted about a severe injury he sustained during the show’s "Fear Fanda" pellet‑gun stunt. The challenge required four contestants to stand with their backs to a shooter while high‑velocity pellet guns fired continuously until two participants quit. Khanna suffered deep bruising and red circular marks on his back, describing the experience as the most painful he had endured. The incident sparked criticism of the show's extreme stunts and raised concerns about contestant safety.

Together, the allegations of bullying and the subsequent injury highlight growing scrutiny of contestant conduct and safety protocols on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.