Choreographer-actor Punit Pathak has emerged as the winner of the ninth season of adventure-reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi”. He took home prize money of Rs 20 lakh and a Swift car. While Aditya was the first runner-up, Ridhima Pandit bagged the third position.
In the grand finale, Punit, competing with Aditya Narayan and Ridhima Pandit, performed better than the duo to bag the title.
“Nothing comes easy for me, this win was due to sheer hard work, focus, determination and self believe. It feels great to be crowned as the ultimate winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 9.
“Winning a show that directs its participants to face their fears and overcome them, does wonders to their confidence,” Punit said in a statement.
The Colors show was hosted by filmmaker Rohit Shetty and he said watching participants “push their boundaries” has always been an incredible experience.
“Punit Pathak has been a well deserving winner as he fought all odds and took all the challenges head on. I am extremely proud of each and every contestant who bravely fought their fears. Together we had a great time and a memorable experience,” he added.
Task master Rohit Shetty, said, “Watching the participants push their boundaries has always been an incredible experience and I have witnessed that best on Khatron Ke Khiladi. Punit Pathak has been a well deserving winner as he fought all odds and took all the challenges head on. I am extremely proud of each and every contestant who bravely fought their fears. Together we had a great time and a memorable experience.”
