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Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: Gaurav Khanna on being labelled 'panauti', says 'I started losing work because of the tag'
Updated On: 05 August, 2026 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Gaurav Khanna revealed he was once labelled "unlucky" after several of his TV shows failed. The tag cost him work, but he remained determined, believing in his talent. He says perseverance and self-belief eventually helped him overcome the difficult phase

Gaurav Khanna (Picture via Instagram)
Television actor Gaurav Khanna has opened up about one of the most difficult phases of his career, revealing that he was once branded "unlucky" after several of his shows failed to perform. Speaking on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, the actor recalled how the tag affected his professional journey, with producers and industry insiders beginning to view him as someone who brought bad luck to projects. The actor recently gave a glimpse of his back injury after pellet gun stunt.
Gaurav Khanna reflects on the challenges
Reflecting on those challenging years, Gaurav shared that he experienced a string of unsuccessful television shows despite putting in his best efforts. "There was a phase when a few of my shows didn't work, and people started calling me unlucky," he said. The perception eventually began to impact his career, making it harder for him to land new projects.


