I almost thought I’d quit the show,” Abhishek Kumar on surviving claustrophobia challenge on ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’

In a nail-biting episode of COLORS’ ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 14’, Abhishek Kumar faced his worst nightmare head-on, leaving everyone awestruck. The ‘Bigg Boss 17’ sensation, known for his crippling claustrophobia, was thrust into a challenge that would make even the bravest contestants quake.

As the stunt was flagged off, Abhishek steeled himself before a menacing tear gas chamber. His mission was to collect as many flags as possible in just two minutes. The catch was that he’d have to battle not only the suffocating confines but also the disorienting effects of tear gas. With trembling hands, Abhishek entered the chamber. Seconds ticked by as he fought against his rising panic, desperately grasping for flags. All the contestants held their breath, recalling his highly publicized struggles with claustrophobia during ‘Bigg Boss 17’.
Halfway through, disaster struck. Overwhelmed by the gas and his fears, Abhishek doubled over, retching violently. Gasping for air, he seemed on the verge of giving up. However, in a stunning display of willpower, he pushed on. As the final seconds counted down, Abhishek emerged victorious, clutching a handful of flags.

Abhishek Kumar said, “While I was in the tear gas chamber, I thought I’ll quit the show. Having said that, I knew I had to push through. The moment those doors closed, I felt breathless. The tear gas stung my eyes and throat, making it hard to breathe or see. When I started vomiting, I thought it was over for me. But then, I remembered all the times I’d let my fears hold me back, especially in Bigg Boss. I could hear the voices of those who doubted me, and I refused to let them be right. Those two minutes felt like two hours, but after walking out of that chamber, I felt reborn. I’ve spent years letting this fear control my choices, but not anymore. I’m grateful to Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 for that.”

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