Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Rohit Shetty talks about the dangers of performing daredevil stunts live on the show

A chief reason why Rohit Shetty-hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi has captivated the audience over the past 11 seasons are its stunts that have left not just the viewers but even its crew at the edge of their seats often. In a recent interview, the filmmaker opened up about capturing the stunts for the screen.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, which is currently being shot in Cape Town, South Africa, has lined up a host of celebrities from various field including Rubina Dilaik, Shivangi Joshi, Pratik Sehajpal, Rajiv Adatia, Nishant Bhat and Mohit Malik. Despite their expertise, it will be their daredevilry and action feats that would help them get further in the show, which is set to premiere on Colors on July 2.

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Talking to Indian Express, the Cirkus filmmaker had said that he and his team have often been asked if the stunts performed in the reality show are real. “Many ask me, ‘CGI kiya hai kya?’” he said, adding that he has had to explain to them that every action sequences are performed by the contestants themselves.

While in the previous seasons, the show is shot first and then the edited package is sent out to the channel, for this particular edition, the team will be going live on TV. Though this could pose a risk, Rohit said that in all the years he has hosted the show there was never a scary moment and the thanked his team for taking all necessary precautions. “Tasks are scary for contestants but my team works precisely to avoid any mishap,” he said.

A few days ago, Rohit had shared an image from the sets of the show with a car on top on another, hinting at what to expect from the upcoming season. The show is expected to wind up shooting by July 16.