'Bigg Boss 19': Gaurav Khanna lifts trophy, takes home ₹50L
What's the story
Television actor Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 19. The actor lifted the trophy and took home ₹50 lakh during the grand finale on Sunday night. Farrhana Bhatt was declared the first runner-up, while Pranit More was named the second runner-up. Host Salman Khan announced Khanna's victory on stage.
Journey
Khanna's journey on 'Bigg Boss 19'
Khanna, 43, spent over three months in the Bigg Boss house. Though initially criticized as "too passive," his calm approach became his biggest strength over time. His composed demeanor and intelligence during tasks helped him rise from the sidelines to become a top contender. Despite pressure from fellow contestants, Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, and Amaal Mallik, he maintained a steady, successful trajectory.
Praise
Khan praised Khanna's dignified conduct and evolution
Khan referred to Khanna as the "Superstar of TV," praising his dignified conduct throughout the season. Recently, Khanna had spoken about playing Bigg Boss without creating controversies. He said, "No Bigg Boss winner has ever created or gotten involved in unnecessary arguments." "It's not necessary to use abusive language; previous winners haven't done that."
Career
Khanna's career and entry into 'Bigg Boss 19'
Khanna has been a celebrated name in the Indian television industry for nearly two decades. He has appeared in several shows, with his biggest breakthrough coming from the hit series Anupamaa. After that success, Khanna went on to win Celebrity MasterChef earlier this year. Speaking to SCREEN before entering Bigg Boss 19, he had said that he was doing it for himself and to challenge who he is.