The latest Weekend Ka Vaar of Bigg Boss 19 flipped the narrative inside the house when Salman Khan addressed ongoing allegations that Gaurav Khanna has been “playing safe.” For weeks, several contestants had accused Gaurav of staying silent in heated moments, avoiding clashes and maintaining a calm, composed presence. The criticism heightened immediately after he secured the Ticket to Finale — a win that positioned him far ahead of his rivals.
Salman Khan praised Gaurav Khanna`s demeanour
Salman Khan, however, dismantled that perception on national television. He reminded housemates that the Bigg Boss journey recognises not just aggression and noise, but also emotional intelligence, patience and clarity in one’s approach. A soft-spoken strategy, he emphasised, is still a strategy — and it deserves respect.
The highlight of the episode came when Salman turned to Gaurav and the contestants and delivered a statement that instantly changed the tone of the evening, “Since day one, he has been playing the same game — so now this is his game. Agar ye inki personality hai, toh daad dena chahunga; aur agar ye game hai, toh hats off brother.”
Those words shifted the energy in the house. Contestants who once dismissed Gaurav’s composed gameplay were suddenly forced to acknowledge that consistency is not passiveness — it’s a mark of self-assurance. Gaurav, who has always stood his ground without theatrics, received the kind of recognition that could redefine the closing stage of the season.
Salman Khan to soon work with Gaurav Khanna
Salman went a step further as he publicly expressed admiration for Gaurav’s conduct beyond the game. He said, “I don’t know if he will win the show or get work outside because people might think he keeps sitting in the house doing nothing. They may wonder why they should give him roles, thinking he has become complacent. But his personality will be greatly appreciated. More than that, his family, friends and wife will have tremendous respect for him. He will be a delight to work with. I myself will be working with Gaurav very soon.”
With the finale fast approaching, Salman’s validation has not only strengthened Gaurav’s image among viewers but has shifted the internal power equation of the house. Where some once saw “safety,” the audience now sees strategy — and a champion who reached the finale on his own terms.
Gaurav Khanna isn’t just a finalist anymore. He’s emerging as the most composed, calculated and self-aware player Bigg Boss 19 has produced. In the recent episode, Ashnoor Kaur got evicted from the show.
