Adventure, adrenaline and intense drama is back as ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ gears up for its 15th season. The stunt-based reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty promises a bigger and bolder format this year. With a mix of old contestants and new faces, season 15 aims to raise the bar on the show. The show will be telecast in the second half of 2026, with shooting scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa – a location known for its rugged terrain and difficult stunt setups.
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Confirmed contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15
What makes this season even more exciting is its theme – ‘Darr Ka Naya Daur’. The makers have brought back those contestants who had come very close to winning in the previous seasons. Besides, they have also included some new contestants who will give a tough competition to these experienced players. As people’s curiosity is rising, here’s a look at the confirmed contestants who will face this biggest test of fear.
Old veterans: who will show their strength again
This time the makers have called back those players who missed the win after coming very close to victory in the previous seasons:
Rubina Dilaik: Season 12’s ‘Sherni’ and Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina is once again coming to show her courage.
Karan Wahi: Karan, who was the runner-up of Season 8 and ‘Made in India’, is making a comeback with his strategic acumen.
Jasmine Bhasin: Jasmine, the most emotional and courageous player of Season 9, will once again face her fears.
Vishal Aditya Singh: Season 11 finalist Vishal, who was in the news for his fear of water (Hydrophobia), will enter this time with the intention of eliminating that fear.
Ritwik Dhanjani: Known for his high-energy and fearlessness, Ritwik is one of the most experienced players this season.
Avika Gaur: After season 9, Avika is now back in a new avatar and with more confidence.
New faces: Those who will do stunts for the first time
This time some names have been included who will test their physical and mental abilities for the first time:
Gaurav Khanna: ‘Bigg Boss 19’ winner Gaurav Khanna is now ready to establish his dominance in the world of stunts.
Farhana Bhatt: Bigg Boss 19’s first runner-up Farhana has accepted this challenge on the invitation of Rohit Shetty.
Ory (Orhan Avatramani): Social media sensation Auri is now ready to convert his ‘publicity stunt’ style into real stunts.
Harsh Gujral: Famous stand-up comedian Harsh will leave his comic timing and face real fear for the first time.
Shagun Sharma: Coming out of the world of fiction shows, Shagun has become a part of this show to discover her fearless side.
Ruhanika Dhawan: Little Ruhi of ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’ is now 18 years old and is ready to show the courage hidden behind her innocence.
Avinash Mishra: Avinash, famous for his fitness, will now prove his mettle in high-intensity stunts after ‘Bigg Boss 18’.
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What will be special?
The rugged terrain of Cape Town and the dangerous tasks of Rohit Shetty will make this season more challenging than all the previous seasons. The old contestants have experience, while the new faces have the passion to prove themselves.
This combination of experienced stars and new contenders is going to make ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ a ‘grand competition’. Will Gaurav Khanna be able to continue his winning streak? Or will an old player capture the trophy this time? This will be known by the end of 2026.