Gaurav Khanna's painful injury on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, hosted by Rohit Shetty, has sparked concern among viewers, with many questioning the show's safety standards. After the actor shared pictures of his wounds, the stunt drew widespread criticism online. Reacting to the backlash, Banijay CEO Deepak Dhar defended the reality show, stressing that strict safety protocols are followed during filming.

KKK makers react to Gaurav Khanna’s injuries

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Deepak Dhar, the CEO of Banijay, reacted to the injury and said, “It's not at all brutal. Well, there is an element of fear. It's called Fear Factor for a reason… but this is a show that is in its 15th or 16th season now. We don't do this in India. We do this at an international location where all the checks and balances, safety procedures, and protocols are followed to the absolute maximum.”