Bigg Boss house witnessed a dramatic yet defining moment for Gaurav Khanna, who yet again stood tall with composure and wit. Known for his balanced demeanour, Gaurav found himself at the centre of two intense discussions — one revolving around privilege and the other around authenticity.
Amaal opened up about his journey, saying his success came without privilege, before calling Gaurav Khanna a product of reverse nepotism. Gaurav responded calmly, stating that fame isn’t guaranteed by access it’s earned through persistence and determination.
Gaurav Khanna`s shocking decision
When Amaal accused him of walking out, Gaurav clarified, “I didn’t walk off, I just went to put eye drops, our conversation had already ended.” Farhana accused Gaurav Khanna of acting inside the Bigg Boss house for months. He responded firmly, “No one can act 24×7 for three months “. His quick wit and calm reply once again showcased his authenticity and dignity in handling criticism.
After 11 long weeks of patience, strategy, and perseverance, Gaurav Khanna finally stepped into the role of Captain of the Bigg Boss 19 house, a decision that came after one of the toughest choices of the season.
Bigg Boss offered Gaurav a dilemma to either receive only 30 percent of the house ration and nominate the entire house and win the Captaincy, or step away from the captaincy task. With much pondering, Gaurav chose leadership, saying with conviction, “I have chosen my name. I want to be the captain.”
It was a move that reflected both confidence and clarity. Gaurav pointed out that in the past, no one voted for him in the captaincy. If this time that opportunity comes this time, he will grab it, and he had already made it clear while having a conversation with Amaal Malik.
Gaurav Khanna talks about being back stabbed
Talking to Kunickaa after the captaincy task and being elected as the captain, Gaurav shared his thoughts on the housemates being angry and upset,
“It’s fair that they’re angry, but I’ve waited a long time for this chance. I’ve been backstabbed in the past for captaincy, I couldn’t let it go.”
His statement resonated with the viewers who’ve seen his calm demeanor and dignified conduct throughout the game. Support poured in from Kunnikaa, Pranit, Ashnoor, and Amaal, who celebrated his victory, while Tanya, Shezbaaz, and Farhana appeared visibly unhappy with the outcome.
Still, for Gaurav, this captaincy is not just about power, it’s about perseverance, fairness, and standing firm on his principles. After weeks of restraint, his leadership moment has finally arrived.
