Rithvik Dhanjani on risks, regrets, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 15
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Actor Rithvik Dhanjani says he carries zero regrets about the personal, social, and financial risks he has taken over the years — and if given another chance, he would live his life exactly the same way. The candid admission comes as the actor prepares for his upcoming stint on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, currently being shot in Cape Town, South Africa.
Leaps of Faith, Personal and Professional
Dhanjani spoke openly about a pattern that has defined his career: choosing projects on instinct rather than calculation. “There have been many instances in my personal and professional life where I have taken a leap of faith. Whether it is saying yes to a project with a gut feeling, or rebuilding myself personally if I am going through anything. I try to forget that phase and rebuild myself,” he said.
He acknowledged that some of his biggest risks were deeply personal and involved other people, but said he prefers to keep those details private. What he was willing to share is that none of those decisions have left him with lasting regret.
Heart Over Logic on Project Choices
On the professional side, Dhanjani has built a reputation for backing passion over safety. Several of his career choices, by his own admission, were made purely for emotional reasons rather than commercial calculus. “There are many professional projects that I have done only for my heart. And I think everything that I have done has always paid off in a way, in so many more folds. So I think I am grateful for every choice that I have made,” he said.
This philosophy appears to have served him well. Over the years, Dhanjani has carved out a distinct space in Indian television with shows including Pavitra Rishta, Nach Baliye, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi — a track record that spans drama, dance reality, and stunt-based formats.
No Regrets — A Firm Stance
The actor was emphatic when asked whether he wished anything had gone differently. “I promise you, there is no regret in my life. If I get to live my life again, I will live it exactly the way I have lived it. I don’t want to change a thing about my life,” Dhanjani said.
The statement is notable given that the entertainment industry’s pressures — unstable project pipelines, public scrutiny of personal life, financial uncertainty between assignments — make such equanimity relatively rare to hear articulated so plainly.
Khatron Ke Khiladi 15: What’s Next
Dhanjani is currently among the contestants shooting Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 in Cape Town. The stunt-based reality show, a long-running franchise on Indian television, marks another gut-feel choice for the actor, consistent with the approach he described. An air date for the season has not yet been announced.