As previously reported, Rohit Shetty’s stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 will not take place in South Africa this year.
Rohit Shetty-hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi is gearing up for its 14th season. While earlier reports suggested that the reality show might kick off its shoot in May, various other rumors about the show have been circulating. One significant change reported was regarding the show’s location. In previous years, Khatron Ke Khiladi was filmed in South Africa. However, it has been reported that this year, the makers have opted for a different location. Several reports indicated that the team was exploring locations in Thailand, Bulgaria, and Georgia. However, Indianexpress.com has exclusively learned that this year, the show will be filmed in Romania.
A source familiar with the development disclosed that Romania has been finalized for the upcoming season. The source also mentioned that the visa process for some contestants has already commenced. It is likely that the contestants will depart for the shoot in May. So far, Bigg Boss 17 runner-up Abhishek Kumar is confirmed as a participant. According to sources, Abhishek was in Delhi on Tuesday to complete his visa process for the upcoming show.
Other contestants reportedly participating in Khatron Ke Khiladi this year include Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Gashmeer Mahajani, Samarth Jurel, Sumona Chakravarti, Aditi Sharma, and Shoaib Ibrahim. Although there were speculations about Shoaib’s participation, his wife Dipika Kakar hinted at it in her latest vlog, confirming the actor’s involvement in the show.
The tentative list of contestants includes names like Mannara Chopra, Ankita Lokhande, Niel Bhatt, Munawar Faruqui, Vivek Dahiya, Khanzaadi, Abhishek Malhan, Manisha Rani, Elvish Yadav, Jiya Shankar, Vivek Dahiya, Helly Shah, Manasvi Mamgai, Sreerama Chandra, Dhanashree Verma, among others.
Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 is expected to premiere in June or July this year.