Actor Rubina Dilaik has shared details of a frightening experience while filming Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, revealing that she fainted during her very first stunt on the adventure reality show. Despite the unexpected setback, the actor says the experience strengthened her determination and left her deeply grateful for the care she received from the show’s team.
The latest season of Khatron Ke Khiladi, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, was filmed in Cape Town, South Africa, with contestants taking on physically demanding challenges designed to test endurance, courage and mental resilience.
Rubina Says She Collapsed During the Opening Challenge
Speaking about the incident in a recent interview, Rubina revealed that her first task involved an aerial stunt performed from a moving helicopter.
The challenge required her to remain suspended on a rope ladder while the helicopter was airborne.
Reflecting on the experience, she said she remembers very little about what happened during the stunt because everything unfolded so quickly. She added that she is looking forward to watching the episode herself to understand exactly how the events played out on screen.
“I Was Grateful That I Was Safe”
Rubina shared that after regaining consciousness, her immediate feeling was relief.
She recalled thinking that she was thankful to be alive and grateful that she would be able to return home to her family.
The actor, who is a mother to twin daughters Jeeva and Edhaa, said thoughts of her children were among the first things that came to her mind after the incident.
Despite collapsing during the challenge, she emphasized that she never gave up mentally and remained determined to continue the competition.
Medical Team Responded Immediately
Rubina also praised the production team behind Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 for their quick response.
According to the actor, medical personnel acted immediately after she fainted and ensured she received prompt attention before she was taken for further medical evaluation.
She credited the show’s crew and host Rohit Shetty for maintaining high safety standards during the physically demanding competition.
A Season Packed With High-Intensity Challenges
Khatron Ke Khiladi is known for its large-scale stunts involving heights, water, vehicles, wildlife and extreme physical endurance.
Contestants typically undergo extensive safety briefings before every task, with professional stunt coordinators and emergency medical teams present throughout filming.
Even with these precautions, the demanding nature of the challenges can occasionally lead to exhaustion, injuries or health scares.
Fans Praise Rubina’s Determination
Following her remarks, many viewers praised Rubina for openly discussing the difficult experience and admired her determination to continue despite the frightening incident.
The actor has previously built a strong fan following through television dramas, reality shows and her victory in Bigg Boss 14, making her return to Khatron Ke Khiladi one of the season’s most talked-about moments.
