# Gaurav Khanna reveals ‘panauti’ tag fear on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

2026-08-08T20:45:46+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

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In the latest episode of Colors' Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, actor Gaurav Khanna revealed his fear of being called a 'panauti' (unlucky). After his team lost a challenge, host Rohit Shetty made him unlock his phone and show group chats. A message to actor Hussain Kuwajerwala revealed Gaurav's terror before a helicopter stunt and his deeper worry. Gaurav admitted that early in his TV career, many of his shows did not last beyond a year, leading to a tag that his shows fail. 'That is a very heavy tag for an actor,' he said on the show, as reported by Times Now. Rohit Shetty assured him that winning Bigg Boss 19 and Celebrity MasterChef India has turned the tide.

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- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tv/khatron-ke-khiladi-15-rohit-shetty-reveals-gaurav-khanna-texts-actor-shares-fear-of-being-labelled-panauti-article-155387890>
- bollywoodlife.com <https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/gaurav-khanna-breaks-down-on-khatron-ke-khiladi-15-reveals-how-panauti-tag-haunted-his-career-3361082/>

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