Khatron Ke Khiladi is an Indian stunt-based reality television series that has captivated audiences since its inception in 2008. Adapted from the American show Fear Factor, it challenges celebrity contestants to confront their deepest fears through a series of daring tasks, testing their physical and mental endurance. Over the years, the show has evolved, introducing new themes, locations, and a dynamic mix of participants, making it a staple in Indian reality television.
Below is a comprehensive table detailing the winners of each season, along with pertinent information about the show’s timeline, hosts, and runner-ups.
| Season | Year | Start Date | End Date | Winner | Runner-Up | Host(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | 21 July 2008 | 14 August 2008 | Nethra Raghuraman | Urvashi Sharma | Akshay Kumar | South Africa |
| 2 | 2009 | 7 September 2009 | 1 October 2009 | Anushka Manchanda | Jesse Randhawa | Akshay Kumar | South Africa |
| 3 | 2010 | 6 September 2010 | 30 September 2010 | Shabir Ahluwalia | Ritwik Bhattacharya | Priyanka Chopra | Brazil |
| 4 | 2011 | 3 June 2011 | 23 July 2011 | Aarti Chhabria | Mauli Dave | Akshay Kumar | South Africa |
| 5 | 2014 | 22 March 2014 | 25 May 2014 | Rajneesh Duggal | Gurmeet Choudhary | Rohit Shetty | South Africa |
| 6 | 2015 | 7 February 2015 | 12 April 2015 | Aashish Chaudhary | Meiyang Chang | Rohit Shetty | South Africa |
| 7 | 2016 | 30 January 2016 | 3 April 2016 | Sidharth Shukla | Sana Saeed | Arjun Kapoor | Argentina |
| 8 | 2017 | 22 July 2017 | 30 September 2017 | Shantanu Maheshwari | Hina Khan | Rohit Shetty | Spain |
| 9 | 2019 | 5 January 2019 | 10 March 2019 | Punit Pathak | Aditya Narayan | Rohit Shetty | Argentina |
| 10 | 2020 | 22 February 2020 | 26 July 2020 | Karishma Tanna | Karan Patel | Rohit Shetty | Bulgaria |
| 11 | 2021 | 17 July 2021 | 26 September 2021 | Arjun Bijlani | Divyanka Tripathi | Rohit Shetty | South Africa |
| 12 | 2022 | 2 July 2022 | 25 September 2022 | Tushar Kalia | Faisal Shaikh | Rohit Shetty | South Africa |
| 13 | 2023 | 15 July 2023 | 14 October 2023 | Dino James | Arjit Taneja | Rohit Shetty | South Africa |
| 14 | 2024 | 27 July 2024 | 29 September 2024 | Karan Veer Mehra | Krishna Shroff | Rohit Shetty | Romania |
Season 1 (2008) – Nethra Raghuraman
- Start Date: 21 July 2008
- End Date: 14 August 2008
- Winner: Nethra Raghuraman
- Runner-Up: Urvashi Sharma
- Host: Akshay Kumar
- Location: South Africa
The inaugural season introduced Indian audiences to high-octane stunts and challenges. Model and actress Nethra Raghuraman emerged victorious, showcasing remarkable courage and determination. Hosted by Bollywood action star Akshay Kumar, the season set a high standard for the series.
Season 2 (2009) – Anushka Manchanda
- Start Date: 7 September 2009
- End Date: 1 October 2009
- Winner: Anushka Manchanda
- Runner-Up: Jesse Randhawa
- Host: Akshay Kumar
- Location: South Africa
Returning with even tougher stunts, Akshay Kumar’s presence brought excitement to Season 2. Anushka Manchanda, a singer, proved her mettle by winning the season, showing courage and adaptability in intense tasks.
Season 3 (2010) – Shabir Ahluwalia
- Start Date: 6 September 2010
- End Date: 30 September 2010
- Winner: Shabir Ahluwalia
- Runner-Up: Ritwik Bhattacharya
- Host: Priyanka Chopra
- Location: Brazil
In a shift, Priyanka Chopra took over as host for Season 3. Shabir Ahluwalia, a popular TV actor, outperformed his competitors and won the title, demonstrating fearlessness and a focused attitude.
Season 4 (2011) – Aarti Chhabria
- Start Date: 3 June 2011
- End Date: 23 July 2011
- Winner: Aarti Chhabria
- Runner-Up: Mauli Dave
- Host: Akshay Kumar
- Location: South Africa
Akshay Kumar returned as the host, taking the contestants back to South Africa. Actress Aarti Chhabria became the season’s winner, navigating through stunts and challenging situations with resilience.
Season 5 (2014) – Rajneesh Duggal
- Start Date: 22 March 2014
- End Date: 25 May 2014
- Winner: Rajneesh Duggal
- Runner-Up: Gurmeet Choudhary
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: South Africa
With Rohit Shetty as the new host, Khatron Ke Khiladi got an action-packed revamp. Rajneesh Duggal, a model-turned-actor, won the season, showcasing his endurance and bravery.
Season 6 (2015) – Aashish Chaudhary
- Start Date: 7 February 2015
- End Date: 12 April 2015
- Winner: Aashish Chaudhary
- Runner-Up: Meiyang Chang
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: South Africa
Aashish Chaudhary, a Bollywood actor, emerged as the winner after taking on physically demanding stunts. His competitive edge and courage helped him win against singer Meiyang Chang in the finale.
Season 7 (2016) – Sidharth Shukla
- Start Date: 30 January 2016
- End Date: 3 April 2016
- Winner: Sidharth Shukla
- Runner-Up: Sana Saeed
- Host: Arjun Kapoor
- Location: Argentina
Hosted by Arjun Kapoor, Season 7 was held in Argentina and added a fresh twist to the show. Actor Sidharth Shukla’s focus and physical prowess won him the title, while actress Sana Saeed was the runner-up.
Season 8 (2017) – Shantanu Maheshwari
- Start Date: 22 July 2017
- End Date: 30 September 2017
- Winner: Shantanu Maheshwari
- Runner-Up: Hina Khan
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: Spain
Rohit Shetty returned to host Season 8 in Spain. Shantanu Maheshwari, a dancer and actor, excelled at the stunts with his agility and calm demeanor, taking the title, while actress Hina Khan was the runner-up.
Season 9 (2019) – Punit Pathak
- Start Date: 5 January 2019
- End Date: 10 March 2019
- Winner: Punit Pathak
- Runner-Up: Aditya Narayan
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: Argentina
Dancer and choreographer Punit Pathak emerged as the winner, known for his discipline and endurance. Aditya Narayan, singer and television host, was a close runner-up, making the season highly competitive.
Season 10 (2020) – Karishma Tanna
- Start Date: 22 February 2020
- End Date: 26 July 2020
- Winner: Karishma Tanna
- Runner-Up: Karan Patel
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: Bulgaria
The season in Bulgaria saw actress Karishma Tanna winning the trophy with her calm and strategic approach. Actor Karan Patel put up a strong fight, securing the runner-up position.
Season 11 (2021) – Arjun Bijlani
- Start Date: 17 July 2021
- End Date: 26 September 2021
- Winner: Arjun Bijlani
- Runner-Up: Divyanka Tripathi
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: South Africa
Popular TV actor Arjun Bijlani won Season 11, showcasing courage and a strategic approach. Actress Divyanka Tripathi, known for her strength in stunts, was the runner-up.
Season 12 (2022) – Tushar Kalia
- Start Date: 2 July 2022
- End Date: 25 September 2022
- Winner: Tushar Kalia
- Runner-Up: Faisal Shaikh
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: South Africa
Choreographer Tushar Kalia claimed victory in Season 12 with his discipline and focus, while social media star Faisal Shaikh was a notable runner-up.
Season 13 (2023) – Dino James
- Start Date: 15 July 2023
- End Date: 14 October 2023
- Winner: Dino James
- Runner-Up: Arjit Taneja
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: South Africa
Season 13 featured rapper Dino James as the winner, who displayed immense resilience and courage. Actor Arjit Taneja was a close runner-up, making it a competitive season.
Season 14 (2024) – Karan Veer Mehra
- Start Date: 27 July 2024
- End Date: 29 September 2024
- Winner: Karan Veer Mehra
- Runner-Up: Krishna Shroff
- Host: Rohit Shetty
- Location: Romania
The most recent season saw Karan Veer Mehra emerging as the winner, demonstrating exceptional strength and determination, while Krishna Shroff earned her spot as runner-up.
