Stand-up comedian Harsh Gujral has come under fire following a remark about television actor Gaurav Khanna’s divorce during the grand finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. The comment, which aired during the October 4, 2026 finale, drew criticism from viewers who described the joke as insensitive and inappropriate.
Harsh Gujral’s Remark About Gaurav Khanna
The controversial exchange took place during the finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, which premiered on August 1, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar before concluding on October 4.
Gaurav Khanna had entered the stunt-based reality show as a wildcard contestant but later chose to exit after suffering an elbow injury, despite having won his stunt.
The finale also featured Archana Puran Singh and her husband, Parmeet Sethi, who appeared on the show to promote their upcoming reality series, Dhamaal With Pati Patni Aur Panga Season 2.
During the interaction, Harsh Gujral, who had been a contestant on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 before being eliminated in the first part of the finale, made a remark directed at Gaurav.
Speaking to Archana, Gujral reportedly said, “Jaisa mahol chal raha hai, aapko Pati Patni Aur Panga mein Gaurav ji ko lena chahiye,” suggesting that Gaurav should be considered for Pati Patni Aur Panga given his current circumstances.
The comment appeared to reference Gaurav’s much-publicised separation from actress Akanksha Chamola.
Why the Comment Sparked Controversy
Akanksha Chamola had confirmed their separation on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa in June 2026. She revealed that the couple had been living separately for a year and cited differences in their life goals, particularly concerning parenthood.
During the Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale, Gaurav appeared to take Gujral’s comment in good humour. However, viewers had a different reaction, with many objecting to the discussion of his personal life in the context of a comedy segment.
Following the telecast, clips of the exchange circulated widely on social media. Several viewers criticised Gujral, calling the remark insensitive and accusing him of turning a personal matter into a joke on national television.
Netizens React to Harsh Gujral’s Joke
Social media reactions ranged from disappointment to anger, with some users describing the joke as disrespectful and unnecessary. Several viewers argued that personal matters such as divorce should not be used as the subject of public humour.
Others pointed out that Gaurav Khanna had previously spoken about his separation with dignity and had expressed continued love and support for Akanksha Chamola despite their decision to part ways.
As of October 5, 2026, neither Harsh Gujral nor Gaurav Khanna had publicly commented on the controversy.
The incident has once again brought attention to the scrutiny celebrities face over their remarks on reality television, particularly when humour involves sensitive aspects of someone’s personal life.