Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Stunt Sparks Pellet Gun Debate
A popular Indian TV show called Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 had a tough challenge where contestants had to stand while rubber bullets were fired at them.
One contestant, Gaurav Khanna, got bruises and shared a video on Instagram.
Many people on social media thought the bullets were the same as the ones used in a recent protest in Delhi.
The host, Rohit Shetty, said the bullets were rubber, not the harder pellet guns.
Doctors say even rubber bullets can hurt people, so the show caused a debate about safety.
Contestants faced a rubber bullet endurance challenge on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.
Gaurav Khanna posted a video of bruises on his back after the stunt.
Viewers compared the stunt to pellet guns used in NEET protests in Delhi.
Host Rohit Shetty clarified that rubber bullets, not pellet guns, were used.
Medical experts warn that rubber bullets can cause serious injuries despite being labeled nonlethal.
- Who
- Contestant Gaurav Khanna and host Rohit Shetty
- What
- Rubber bullet endurance challenge on the reality show
- When
- Episode aired August 2026
- Where
- India, on the set of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15
- Why
- To test contestants' pain tolerance, leading to safety concerns
- Show
- Khatron Ke Khiladi 15
- Host
- Rohit Shetty
- Contestant injured
- Gaurav Khanna
- Weapon used
- Rubber bullets
- Controversy
- Comparison to NEET protest pellet guns
