TLI Staff
New Delhi: Nia Sharma who wrapped up Naagin 4 just in time to jump on to the Khatron Ke Khiladi bandwagon had a purpose to enter the show this time. The Jamai Raja actress who previously participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 and became the first finalist after winning ticket to finale regretted losing the show after coming so close to the win. When she got the offer to be part of the special edition of the stunt-based reality show titled Khatron Ke Khiladi Made in India, she lapped it up and decided to win this time.
Nia who’s thrilled after winning the show revealed how she could not overcome her fear of water last time and failed to win the season because of that. This time the Twisted actress rose above the fear to emerge as the winner.
The actress describes her experience of shooting for KKK as amazing and said apart from the daredevil stunts she also enjoyed the filmi-style entertainment.
“While the previous season I participated in was something where we dived headlong into all the action, this was a season where there was action, adventure and a whole lot of fun,” she said.
Nia especially took on the challenge because she wanted to overcome her biggest fear. She admits, she “performed purely to win this time.”
“Khatron Ke Khiladi is a reality show where nobody knows what to expect until you are into it. It is not about how much stronger a man is compared to a woman, or how much he/she works out. It is not about how fragile or vulnerable a girl is. The show is about your will to do something and overcoming your fears. In the previous season, I was so close to winning but I lost because I was scared of water and I lost the task. That pricked me. It was always in my head for the past three years. Now, as Naagin came to an end and I got offered Khatron Ke Khiladi Made in India, I did not know how to react. It was a great opportunity because I love the show. I said yes to it without batting an eyelid. I did not think anything and just agreed to participate because I had something to prove to myself. I just wanted to overcome my biggest fear which was water. Other than that, I was okay with heights or electric shocks or creepy crawlies. So I overcame that fear this time,” said the actress.
Although some actors are reluctant to shoot due to fear of coronavirus, Nia says she was not afraid at all. “Once you decide to step outside, you have to be prepared and take all necessary precautions. In fact, I had also shot for the Naagin 4 finale before Khatron Ke Khiladi Made in India. I had seen the kind of precautions that were taken on set so I felt relieved. I am glad that I could work after three months. I had already braced myself and prepared myself for shooting this show as well,” she said.
Though Khatron Ke Khiladi in itself was a memoable experience for the actress, Nia reveals her most unforgettable stunt of the season.
“Each and every stunt was memorable, but if you ask me about the toughest, it would be the water stunt because I am personally scared of water. Besides, another memorable stunt would be the semi-finale stunt where I reached the final 3. It was a Z made in the air and you had to climb it. It was quite difficult and the plank I was walking on was shaking because of the wind and heavy rains. But I still went ahead and completed it. Once it was over and I was successful, I broke down. I literally cried because I wanted to do that stunt for myself. I was so overcome with emotions because I achieved something I did not think would be possible,” she added.
All said and done, winning came as a surprise for Nia. “I surprised myself by winning! Because at the start, I was feeling that it was a special edition show with 10 episodes and that it would be all fun and games. I did not go with the mindset that this is a tough competition that I am going to win. I just went to have fun, wear nice clothes and just have a great time in general. But mid-season my agenda completely changed and I aimed at winning the season and I did,” the actress said.