Gaurav dubey

Gaurav Dubey, of ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’ fame, will perform gags on the stunt-based reality show. The latest on it is that comedian Gaurav Dubey, who entertained audiences with his impeccable comic timing, wit and histrionics on ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’, is all set to feature in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, albeit in a special avatar and not as a contestant. He will perform gags on the stunt-based reality show, a first in the history of ‘KKK’. The stage is set for the special edition of ‘ Gaurav confirms, “Yes, I will be performing gags and seen in different avatars on the show. You might see me enter the scene just when a contestant is about to perform a task. I will trouble them and joke with them. I am sure it will be a lot of fun. I have already written a few gags and designed some characters for the show. Creative discussions are on and we will hopefully finalise everything soon. Those who liked me on ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’, will enjoy my performance on ‘KKK’.” The show will also reunite the actor with his ‘Khatra Khatra Khatra’ producer Haarsh Limbachiyaa. The latter, who participated in the ninth edition of ‘KKK’, was renowned for aborting stunts midway. Gaurav shares, “Well, he is known for aborting stunts. I will try my best to make him repeat that, but in a comic way (laughs!).” Ask Gaurav if he would have liked to participate in the show as a contestant and he replies, “No way. Main ek number ka darpok hoon. I fear heights, water and almost everything else they have on th...

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