- By Akshat Sundrani
- Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rohit Shetty's adrenaline-pumping TV reality show, 'Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 13,' made its highly-anticipated debut on July 15. After an intense two-month shoot in Cape Town, South Africa, the contestants have returned to India. As the show kicks off, excitement levels are soaring. This season also marks Rohit Shetty's eighth year as the charismatic host. Prior to the premiere, we had an exclusive conversation with contestant Nyrraa Banerji, delving deep into the thrilling world of the show.
Initial Impressions: The Reality vs. Expectations Of Khatron Ke Khiladi
Nyrraa shares that she had anticipated being faced with numerous challenging situations in which she would need to rely on her presence of mind, mental and physical strength.The game was centered around the thrill and excitement of embarking on new experiences, she shares. Personally, the actress acknowledges being more emotionally strong than mentally strong, occasionally struggling with focus. However, when emotionally charged, she believes she can overcome any obstacle. She emphasizes her awareness that she knew that the show would help her establish discipline and maintain a healthy diet, as they would be working out daily. Nyrraa said that she had it in mind that 'KKK' would not only provide adventure but also steer her life in the right direction.
Is Khatron Ke Khiladi scripted?
The actress shares that there is no fabrication involved in the show. She confirms that the stunts are real. Nyrra also mentions that host Rohit Shetty has shared with them that people often ask him if the snakes and scorpions used in the show are real. She emphasizes that it is called "Khatron Ke Khiladi" for a reason. She asserts, "You don't go there to play with fake snakes." She stresses that this is a show where celebrities are also paid to perform these stunts, making them the lucky ones. She considers it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Nyrraa Banerji's Most Terrifying Moment on Khatron Ke Khiladi
Nyrraa shares that she had a water stunt that was very scary. She explains that it looked frightening and, at the same time, triggered something within her. She emphasizes that she never learned how to swim because she feared drowning. The actress adds that before joining Khatron Ke Khiladi, she took swimming lessons for a week, hoping to gain confidence in saving herself. She reveals that the weather in Cape Town was very cold, the coldest among all the seasons. Nyrraa recounts being placed in a body bag and thrown into the water, and her body panicked so badly that she couldn't free herself from the plastic bag. She thought she would die, and it left a scar within her.
Nyrraa Banerji's Take: Top Contenders of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 13
Nyrraa mentions herself and includes Dino James, Aishwarya Sharma, Arjit Taneja, Archana Gautam, and Rashmeet Kaur.
The Surprise Element Of The Show
The actress shares that Rashmeet surprised her on the show. She mentions that Rashmeet performed many height stunts and was really good at them. Nyrraa highlights that very few people got all-rounder stunts. Some participants had more water stunts, while others had more height stunts. Nyrraa reveals that both she and Aishwarya Sharma had the opportunity to experience a variety of stunts.
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Future Projects on the Horizon
Nyrraa shares that she has a couple of things in the pipeline. She is currently shooting for a web series and is currently in Dehradun. Additionally, she has two TV shows and one movie lined up on her schedule.