In a major shake-up for Indian reality television, Banijay Asia—formerly EndemolShine India—has reportedly walked out of producing ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’, raising serious doubts about the future of ‘Bigg Boss’ as well. Both shows have been among Colors TV’s biggest properties, and Banijay’s abrupt withdrawal has left the channel scrambling for alternatives.
According to reports from ‘Bigg Boss’ Tak, the production house exited ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ without prior notice. The move has sparked fears that ‘Bigg Boss’, India’s largest reality TV franchise, might also be impacted.
EndemolShine holds the rights to the ‘Bigg Boss’ format in India, and if Banijay Asia decides to pull out of the show entirely, Colors TV could lose the rights altogether. This could mean not just a production halt but potentially a platform shift—possibly even a return to Sony TV, where the first season aired with Arshad Warsi as host.
While Banijay Asia has not yet released an official statement, insiders suggest that creative disagreements and contractual issues could be at the heart of the fallout.
The uncertainty surrounding ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ has only added fuel to the fire, with industry insiders speculating whether the show will air at all this year, and if it does, whether it will remain on Colors.
For fans, the biggest concern is ‘Bigg Boss’. With Salman Khan as the long-time host and face of the franchise, any disruption in production or platform could mark a significant shift for the iconic show.
As of now, the industry and viewers alike are awaiting an official word from both Banijay Asia and Colors TV on what the future holds for these blockbuster reality shows.