Akshay Kumar returns for 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 4'

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is returning as the dashing host of stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4 in South Africa.

Kumar hosted the first two seasons of the Colors show but Priyanka Chopra was roped in for the third season.

Thirteen women from different walks of life will be paired along with 13 common heroes in the wilds of South Africa where they will be pushed off their comfort zone.

The actor says the level of stunts and tasks will be extreme and intense than ever before.

The winner will be bestowed with title of 'Khiladi' and will also be chosen as the Thums Up Thunder Star where he/she will get the opportunity to feature with Kumar in the soft drinks latest advertisement.

"It feels good to be back to my home ground with Khatron Ke Khiladi and it is exciting to do something which I love to do, adventurous stunts. I am going to be absolutely tough and brutal...," Kumar said in a statement.

Ashvini Yardi, head of programming, Colors said: "...Akshay Kumar returns as the host along with 13 men attempting the deadliest stunts shot in the exotic locales of South Africa, Khatron Ke Khiladi Torchaar."