Khatron Ke Khiladi returned for Season 2 in September 2009 with Akshay Kumar again leading the competition. South Africa remained the shooting destination, but a new celebrity line-up brought a different mix of personalities to the stunt-based reality format.
The season ended with Anushka Manchanda as the winner and Jesse Randhawa as the first runner-up. It aired from 7 September 2009 to 1 October 2009 on Colors TV.
Quick About Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2
| Detail | Information |
| Winner | Anushka Manchanda |
| Runner-up | Jesse Randhawa |
| Host | Akshay Kumar |
| Release date | 7 September 2009 |
| Finale / status | 1 October 2009 |
| Shooting location | South Africa |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Tagline | — |
| Channel / streaming | Colors TV |
Who Won Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2?
Anushka Manchanda won Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2. The result was declared in the finale on 1 October 2009. Jesse Randhawa finished as the first runner-up after reaching the final stage of the competition.
The season was filmed in South Africa and hosted by Akshay Kumar. The victory placed Anushka Manchanda in the official winners list of the long-running stunt reality franchise.
Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2 Runner-up
Jesse Randhawa was the first runner-up of Season 2. The contestant stayed in the competition through the final phase but finished behind Anushka Manchanda in the season result.
Who Hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2?
Akshay Kumar hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2. This was one of the early host eras of the franchise, before Rohit Shetty became its longest-serving presenter.
Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2 Contestants Name List
The following names are taken from the season’s contestant record. Re-entries, quits and ejections are reflected in the status column where they were part of the season story.
| Contestant | Known for | Result / status |
| Anushka Manchanda | Singer | Winner |
| Jesse Randhawa | Model | Runner-up |
| Carol Gracias | Model | Third place |
| Rosa Catalano | Model | Contestant |
| Nauheed Cyrusi | Actress | Contestant |
| Shonali Nagrani | Actress | Contestant |
| Bruna Abdullah | Model | Contestant |
| Pooja Misrra | VJ | Contestant |
| Sonika Kaliraman | Wrestler | Contestant |
| Shweta Salve | Actress | Contestant |
| Mandira Bedi | Actress | Contestant |
| Rupali Ganguly | Actress | Contestant |
| Pia Trivedi | Model | Contestant |
| Sushama Reddy | Actress | Contestant |
Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2 Release Date
Season 2 premiered on 7 September 2009 and concluded on 1 October 2009. It aired on Colors TV. The season had 16 episodes and was filmed in South Africa.
Where Was Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2 Filmed?
The main stunt portions of Season 2 were filmed in South Africa. The overseas location gave the production access to large outdoor spaces needed for height, vehicle, water and endurance-based challenges.
What Made Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2 Notable?
Season 2 continued the women-led format of the opening years. Singer Anushka Manchanda reached the final against model Jesse Randhawa and won the season, while Carol Gracias finished next in the standings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who hosted Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2?
Akshay Kumar hosted Season 2.
Q. Where was Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 2 filmed?
The main season was filmed in South Africa.
Q. Did Akshay Kumar host Season 2?
Yes. Akshay Kumar returned as host for the second consecutive season.
Q. Who finished third in Season 2?
Carol Gracias finished third.