‘That’s My Fear Even Today’: Gaurav Khanna Recalls Losing Work After Consecutive Show Flops

Gaurav Khanna opened up about being labeled "panauti" after several TV shows failed. In the latest Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 promo, he revealed how the tag affected his confidence and career, admitting he still fears being blamed if a future project doesn't succeed.

By: Bhumi Vashisht
Last Updated: August 5, 2026 09:30:39 IST

After winning Celebrity MasterChef and Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav Khanna is now taking on a new challenge in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. In a recent promo, the actor kind of opened up about one of the toughest phases of his career. Gaurav revealed that after a few of his TV shows didn’t really work out, he was unfairly tagged as “unlucky” or “panauti,” and that label somehow affected his self-belief as well as his chances of getting fresh work. He also said that listening to these kinds of comments left a long-term mark on him, and the fear of being judged still kind of lingers. 

Gaurav Khanna Opens Up About Being Called ‘Unlucky’ After Multiple Shows Failed

In the latest Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 promo, Gaurav Khanna kind of opened up about a rough time in his career, when he was repeatedly labeled “unlucky” after a few of his shows didn’t really click or do well. The actor said that listening to people talk like “your projects won’t work” was genuinely very hurtful, more so because he had moved to Mumbai and kept working hard to build his own name.



He also remembered how the success of a show gets pinned on other people sometimes, but whenever a project flopped, somehow it always came back to him. 

An Actor Reveals Past Career Setbacks Still Affect His Confidence Before Every Audition

Gaurav said the fear from those hard days kind of still hangs around with him. He mentioned that every time he auditions for a fresh project, a thought just sort of slips in, like, what if the show doesn’t click,  He says he’s bothered that folks might again tag him as “unlucky” and even pin the blame on him if a project goes wrong. His pretty straightforward confession makes it clear that behind the scenes, successful actors still have to wrestle with self-doubt and pressure, even when everything looks smooth from the outside. 

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Promo Shows Gaurav Confronting His Biggest Professional Fear

Out of all the emotional confessions made in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 promo, one was from Gaurav Khanna. Despite all the wild stunts that Gaurav does, his greatest challenge is to overcome the pain of being called “unlucky” for years. His candid comments have resonated with numerous viewers, further adding to his show’s relatability. 

Fans Rally Behind Gaurav Khanna, Praising His Resilience And Inspiring Journey

After the promo was released, fans quickly sort of took to social media to show their support for Gaurav Khanna. Many said he should never have been called “unlucky,” and they appreciated him for speaking honestly about the struggles he faced in his career too. One fan wrote, “You are not panauti; you are the true inspiration,” while another commented that Gaurav is “walking TRP” wherever he goes. A few other people called him, one of Indian television’s biggest stars, and said he was built for even greater success.

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