Arjun Bijlani wins 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'

Arjun Bijlani on Sunday was announced 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 11th season of the Colors show, which was filmed in Cape Town, South Africa. In an interview, Bijlani said he was overjoyed after winning the show, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty as it was not an easy feat to pull off.

"It feels great to have won the show. It was a long journey in Cape Town. When Rohit sir announced my name, I was extremely 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 kid it's a big thing," the 38-year-old actor said.

He was among the top six finalists besides fellow actors Divyanka Tripathi, Shweta Tiwari, Vishal Aditya Singh, singer Rahul Vaidya and TV personality Varun Sood.

Bijlani has appeared on popular fictional shows like Naagin, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, Miley Jab Hum Tum and Left Right Left.

Doing a show like Khatron Ke Khiladi was not a natural progression for him, the actor said, adding he is glad he took a chance.

Khatron Ke Khiladi was filmed over 42 days amid strict COVID-19 safety protocols in Cape Town.