“COLORS’ ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ 13 has been a rollercoaster ride for me,” says Daisy Shah

Surviving in a jungle is no cakewalk because the biggest challenge is to beat the ultimate beast, one's own fear. Raising the fear factor to a whole new level, India's favourite stunt-based reality show, Maruti Suzuki presents 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 13', has recently returned on COLORS with an exciting jungle-themed season. The undisputed action maestro and host of the show, Rohit Shetty, continues to test the courage of daredevil contestants with never-seen-before stunts in the wilderness of Cape Town, South Africa. One of the strongest contestants and the Bollywood diva, Daisy Shah shares her experience of facing fears.

 
1. Tell us something about your overall shoot experience for COLORS’ Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 in Cape Town.
A. The entire experience of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 was amazing. I think it has been a cocktail of emotions for me. I have experienced everything in one go on the show. From being scared while performing adrenaline-pumping stunts to having fun on the show with the co-contestants, I have lived every moment of my journey.
 

2.  Which fears did you overcome during this exhilarating journey? And what were the challenges you faced?
A. I think the biggest fear that I had was of insects before I started out my journey on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. I’m really grossed out by insects. But now after the shoot, I feel proud of myself for overcoming this fear.
 

3. Which was your first stunt? How did you feel when you were performing your first stunt and once
you completed it?
A. My first stunt was a group one with all the co-contestants where we were expected to hold on to cargo balls tied to a chopper levitating above a water body. It was a mind-boggling stunt that we had not anticipated on the first day of the shoot.  We had to cling to the rope and not let go. It was an amazing start to our journey, and we all performed well.
 

4. What are your thoughts on the support and guidance provided by the show's host, Rohit Shetty?
A. Rohit sir has been an impeccable mentor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. There were times when contestants literally froze while performing the stunts, but it was Rohit sir's guidance that coaxed them to complete the task. Rohit sir has been a source of inspiration for all of us and this journey would not have been this great without his support.
 

5. How have you changed as a person after this rollercoaster ride filled with thrills, emotions, and fear?
A. I have been very apprehensive all my life and have always been a quiet person. I take my time to step out of my shell. Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 made me realise that time is very crucial, and one should make the most of it. We keep losing good time to spend with people who probably are willing to understand us and are not able to do so because we don’t let them in. This is one of the lessons I have learned during my journey. I have voiced my point of view in an argument which I had never done before. Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 has changed me for good and I will always be grateful for it.
 

6. You prepared yourself mentally and physically for the stunts before flying. How much do you think it helped during the shoot?
A.  Physically, I did not prepare at all for Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 because of the time crunch. I was mentally prepared myself for the adventurous journey that I was about to undertake.

 
7. Can you share any memorable moments or incidents that transpire during the show?
A. There were many memorable moments. I have experienced riled-up emotions including joy, fear, and anger. Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 has been a rollercoaster ride for me. I will cherish all the fantastic moments that I have lived during my journey.

 
8. How did you bond with your fellow contestants during the show? Were any friendships formed?
A. I bonded well with all my co-contestants. We all had great fun, however, sometimes we used to have some disagreements. Despite all of this, we used to make sure that we all sit together for dinner.

 
9. What skills or lessons did you learn from the show that you think will benefit you in the future?
A. I learnt that life would put you in certain situations which are uncalled for. That’s when you need to keep your head high up and make sure that you figure a way to navigate out of it.

 
10. A message for your fans.
A. Now that Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 has started airing, we hope that our audience enjoys watching it and it becomes their one-stop weekend destination for entertainment. I am sure they will love watching us play pranks on each other, have fun on the sets, and perform some spine-chilling stunts in the exotic landscape of Cape Town.