Jasmine Bhasin on acting ambition, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 and Punjabi film Judaa
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Key Takeaways
Actress Jasmine Bhasin is having one of her busiest seasons yet — currently competing on the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, shot in Cape Town, South Africa, while simultaneously preparing for the theatrical release of her Punjabi romantic drama Judaa on 21 August. The multi-platform run, she says, is a direct result of an insatiable appetite for performance.
In Her Own Words: 'Greedy for Acting'
'I've always said that I'm very greedy when it comes to acting because it's my biggest love and my greatest passion,' Bhasin said. 'No matter which medium comes my way, I always want to explore it and give it my all.'
She added that the cross-language, cross-platform grind is demanding but entirely welcome. 'I'm genuinely happy, grateful, and humbled to be working across different languages and platforms while connecting with such diverse audiences. It's hectic but there are absolutely no complaints. I want every day to have a new challenge for me.'
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: New Season, New Stakes
Khatron Ke Khiladi, originally launched as Fear Factor India and rebranded under its current title on 21 July 2008, is a celebrity stunt reality format based on the American series Fear Factor. A spin-off, Khatron Ke Khiladi: Made in India, aired in 2020. The previous season — Season 14 — was filmed in Romania, with actor Karan Veer Mehra taking the title and Krishna Shroff finishing as runner-up.
The current season, hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty and shot in Cape Town, introduces a fresh dynamic: newcomers pitted directly against seasoned veterans. Bhasin is joined by a diverse cast that includes Rubina Dilaik, Karan Wahi, Avinash Mishra, Rithvik Dhanjani, Gaurav Khanna, Avika Gor, Farrhana Bhatt, Harsh Gujral, Vishal Aditya Singh, Orry, Shagun Sharma, and Ruhaanika Dhawan.
Judaa: A Punjabi Debut and a Singer's Acting Bow
On the film front, Judaa is a Punjabi romantic drama centred on two lovers separated by fate, time, and misunderstandings. The film also stars Gulab Sidhu, the popular Punjabi singer, in what marks his acting debut. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on 21 August.
The project represents Bhasin's continued push into regional cinema, extending a career that has moved fluidly between television, reality formats, and now Punjabi film — a trajectory that tracks closely with the broader expansion of regional OTT and theatrical audiences in India.
What to Watch
With Judaa's release date and the ongoing Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 run converging in August, Bhasin's visibility across screens is set to peak in the coming weeks. Whether the Punjabi film can capitalise on her reality-show momentum will be a key test of cross-platform audience loyalty.