Afaqs: We all have seen Akshay Kumar at his best in both the seasons of Fear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi. It was then 13 models and one khiladi but the up coming season will have 13 cricketing khiladis and one haseena. The next season will be hosted by Priyanka Chopra who will see 13 cricketers both national and international battling it out to win the title.
Ashvini Yardi programming head Colors speaks about the new development,” Akshay took the Khatron Ke Khiladi series to greater heights. We wanted a change in the concept of the show and so earlier, we had 13 ‘haseenayein’ and one ‘khiladi’, but now, we have one haseena and 13 cricketing khiladis from IPL in the upcoming season. We have a tie up with the IPL edition to enhance the branding between IPL and Colors and we will have year-long activities to demonstrate the merger.”
The first 2 season of Fear factor were shot in South Africa but this time it will take place in Brazil, South America. The show will go on air in the month of September.
Speaking about being a host, Priyanka says, “I am honored to be associated with one of the biggest shows on Indian television today as it fits aptly with my personality. I have been an avid watcher of the Fear Factor – Khatron Ke Khiladi series till now. I look forward to my innings in the TV industry with this show that gives an adrenaline rush to the viewers. The concept of the show, which will see some of the biggest names of cricket vying for the title, attracted me.”