Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Final: Arjun Bijlani Winner Takes The Prize; “I Wanted To Win This For” Son Ayaan Says.
Khatron Ke Khiladi S11 Finale: Arjun Bijlani was among the top six finalists, in addition to actors Vishal Aditya Singh, Divyanka Tripathi, Shweta Tiwari, singer Rahul Vaidya, and television personality Varun Sood.
Arjun Bijlani was announced on Sunday as the winner of the adventure reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi and the popular TV star said he wanted to win the series for his five-year-old son, Ayaan.
Bijlani participated in the eleventh season of the program Colors, which was filmed in Cape Town, South Africa.
In an interview with News Agencies, Bijlani said that he was delighted after winning the show, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, as it was not an easy feat to accomplish.
“It feels great to have won the show. It was a long trip in Cape Town. When Mr. Rohit announced my name, I was very happy. ”
“I really wanted to win this one for Ayaan more than anything. He had told me that he wanted me to win the trophy. For a boy it is a big thing,” said the 38-year-old actor.
He was among the top six finalists, in addition to actors Vishal Aditya Singh, Divyanka Tripathi, Shweta Tiwari, singer Rahul Vaidya, and television personality Varun Sood.
Bijlani has appeared on popular fiction shows such as Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi and Left Right Left. Doing a show like Khatron Ke Khiladi was not a natural progression for him, the actor said, adding that he is glad he had a chance.
Bijlani said that when approached for shows last season, he had “doubts” and wasn’t “too sure” if he wanted to take it up again.
“I was offered this (show) before as well, but it never worked because of the dates. I wasn’t that interested either, I didn’t know if I could do all of that. But my friends told me this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I must participate in the program to live the experience.
“So this time when they offered me the show, I said I would. I thought I’d take it one day at a time, face these challenges, and do these stunts, “he shared.
What also worked in her favor was the opportunity to reach her audience after a long gap in filming due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown last year, Bijlani said.
Khatron Ke Khiladi was filmed for 42 days amid strict COVID-19 security protocols in Cape Town. “I knew the show would help me as an actor too. It’s popular with kids. It was a great opportunity after the pandemic (lockdown) to connect with fans like this. There were several reasons to say yes to the show,” he added.