Arjun Bijlani denied claims that stated that result of stunt based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 1’  was fixed and he was declared the winner because the channel Colors preferred him.

Speaking to Bollywood Life, Arjun said, “It is very sad. This show is not based on who people like or the channel prefers. It is based on who performs a stunt faster or with more finesse.”

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He also said that while he was faster than Divyanka (Tripathi- the first runner up) in completing the final stunt, there were other stunts that she finished quicker.

“I was better on that day, the channel was not doing the stunt. Once people see it, they’ll know it is a tough, tough stunt, and Divyanka was caught in the net for a while. Everyone who saw the stunt knew I did it faster,” he said.

The results of the stunt based reality show was declared on Sunday.

Arjun said that it’s natural that fans would always want their favourite contestant to win.

“I did it faster so I won. I did not win as the channel wanted me to win. It is odd to think or assume that’s how all reality shows work. I take such comments with a pinch of salt,” he said, adding that he chooses to focus on those ‘celebrating’ him and such claims doesn’t impact him.

‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 11’, hosted by Rohit Shetty, was shot in South Africa’s Cape Town amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Soon after he was announced the winner, Arjun shared a lengthy note on Instagram, in which he called Divyanka and Vishal winners as well. “Winning losing toh chalte rehta hai (winning and losing will go on) what really matters is the journey on the show. I think we all had a great one on #khatronkekhiladi11. In all honesty, I think @vishalsingh713 and @divyankatripathidahiya are also winners. Like I said, the journey on this show matters. They have had an equally great one,” he wrote.