Khatron Ke Khiladi 13: Sheezan Khan’s glass box stunt unearths his trauma

New Delhi: As the gripping saga of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 unfolds under the watchful eyes of Rohit Shetty, it continues to evoke a myriad of emotions among its viewers. The heart-pounding stunts, designed to push contestants to their limits, have proven to be a rollercoaster of thrills. In the latest episode, a poignant moment took center stage as Sheezan Khan found himself in a glass box stunt laden with ice and chains. But this wasn’t just about physical challenges; it unraveled a haunting connection to his past.

In an electrifying challenge set by the audacious host Rohit Shetty, Sheezan Khan and Dino James found themselves ensnared in an icy ordeal. Their task? To recline on an ice bed within a box, entangled with chains. The plot thickened with three locks and six keys, each holding an electrifying charge. A twist emerged – the contestants couldn’t merely pick and choose keys; they had to release all keys before attempting to unlock the chains. The stage was set, and Sheezan was up first.

What followed was a heart-rending display of emotions. Sheezan Khan grappled with jolts of electricity while desperately grappling with the keys. The chorus of encouragement from fellow contestants and the motivating words of Rohit Shetty blended with his yells of anguish. A staggering 9 minutes and 53 seconds later, Sheezan triumphed over the electrified maze. Yet, his victory was cloaked in tears and the shackles of his past experiences.

As the tears flowed, Sheezan Khan bared his vulnerability. With palpable emotion, he revealed, “While confined in that cage, a sense of claustrophobia overcame me. It was as if the past few months had rushed back, haunting me in that confined space. That triggered my emotions, despite being fine otherwise.” The scene echoed with camaraderie as fellow contestants offered embraces and solace. Sheezan’s tumultuous journey through the glass box had laid bare the shadows he carried.

The contours of Sheezan Khan’s life have been riddled with complexity. His presence on Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 is itself a testament to his resilience. The tumultuous chapter of December 2022 saw him entangled in a harrowing ordeal. Following the tragic suicide of his co-star and ex-girlfriend Tunisha Sharma on the sets of ‘Ali Baba Dastaan-E-Kabul,’ Sheezan Khan faced arrest, accused of abetting her demise. Days turned into weeks as he endured the confines of incarceration, eventually securing bail on March 4.