Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 Contestants Endure Painful Hot Wax Stunt Amid Safety Concerns
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 featured a hot wax endurance stunt where contestants Rubina Dilaik, Ruhanikaa Dhawan, Harsh Gujral, and Vishal Aditya Singh had hot wax poured on their hands for up to 10 minutes. The task, designed as an elimination challenge, caused visible pain and anxiety among participants, with some calling it intense and 'brutal.' The stunt was conducted under medical supervision, but viewers and contestants raised concerns about its safety following previous injuries on the show.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is negative (33/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (28–38/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 10 Aug, 04:22 am. Other outlets followed.