Bigg Boss 19 winner: Gaurav Khanna beats Farrhana Bhatt to lift the trophy of Salman Khan's show, takes home ₹50 lakhs

Gaurav Khanna wins Bigg Boss 19 after a dramatic season, taking home a cash prize and praise from Salman Khan.

Published on: Dec 7, 2025, 23:49:30 IST

By Riya Sharma

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After more than three months of drama, alliances, heartbreaks and entertainment, Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 19. The grand finale, hosted by Salman Khan, saw nail-biting moments as Gaurav and Farrhana Bhatt stood on stage waiting for the life-changing announcement. The actor takes home ₹50 lakhs as prize money.

Gaurav Khanna beats Farrhana Bhatt to win Salman Khan's show.

Gaurav Khanna wins Bigg Boss 19

On Sunday, Gaurav Khanna added another feather in his cap as he won another reality show after Celebrity MasterChef. The actor beat Farrhana Bhatt, Tanya Mittal, Pranit More and Amaal Mallik to emerge as the winner of the show. When Salman Khan finally revealed the name, the audience erupted. Gaurav, known for his poised nature and never-ending composure, looked stunned as confetti rained around him.

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Farrhana ended up as the first runner-up and Pranit More as the second. Apart from this, Gaurav also has another reason to celebrate, and that is Salman Khan's promise to work with him soon. In the last Weekend Ka Vaar of the season, Salman Khan praised Gaurav's calm and composed nature, revealing that he's soon going to work with him. He said, "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.”

About Gaurav Khanna's journey in Bigg Boss 19

Gaurav’s journey wasn’t the loudest, but it was quietly steady. He kept a low profile for most of the season, rarely involving himself in fights or controversies. This approach led many to underestimate him in the beginning. But as the show progressed, his thoughtful gameplay, balanced personality and dignified reactions began to win hearts. In the last month, especially, he opened up more, expressed his opinions strongly and made his mark in tasks – proving that one doesn’t need to be loud to be impactful. Bigg Boss 19 may be over, but Gaurav Khanna’s win proves one thing: sometimes, dignity wins over drama.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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