Filmmaker Farah Khan expressed her growing concern over the dynamics inside the Bigg Boss 19 house during a candid chat on Soha Ali Khan's podcast on November 21, 2025, declaring that the season is increasingly resembling "the Gaurav Khanna show" as fellow contestants appear to be ganging up against the TV actor. An avid follower of Salman Khan's reality staple, where she frequently steps in as a guest host for Weekend Ka Vaar episodes, Farah initially demurred when Soha probed for her prediction on the winner, citing reservations about jinxing outcomes. However, she unhesitatingly named Gaurav Khanna as her favourite, praising his resilience amid what she described as orchestrated isolation tactics by housemates like Amaal Mallik and Farrhana Bhatt, who have accused him of inauthenticity and strategic gameplay.
The conversation, part of Soha's ongoing series featuring Bollywood insiders, highlighted Farah's insider perspective on the show's escalating tensions, particularly after recent evictions of strong contenders such as Neelam Giri, Abhishek Bajaj, and the midweek exit of Mridul Tiwari, leaving a nine-member roster including Gaurav, Amaal, Ashnoor Kaur, Farrhana, Tanya Mittal, Kunikaa Sadanand, Malti Chahar, and Praneet More. Farah noted how Gaurav's recent captaincy win—where he nominated the entire house—sparked backlash, with accusations of bias from Shehbaz Badesha and others, fuelling a narrative that positions him as the season's de facto antagonist despite his steady, observational style that has earned quiet fan support. This comes weeks after Farah herself hosted a Weekend Ka Vaar in September, where she playfully ribbed Gaurav about his MasterChef India victory, urging him to "chop something for once" amid chores disputes, blending her signature humour with pointed feedback on house politics. Her podcast endorsement underscores Gaurav's evolution from a slow starter to a polarising figure, whose calm demeanour contrasts sharply with the fiery outbursts dominating recent episodes.
Bigg Boss 19, which premiered on August 24 under the theme "Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar", emphasising housemate-led governance, has seen its OTT-first model on JioCinema amplify real-time drama, drawing over 20 million daily streams and sparking viral debates on authenticity versus strategy. Gaurav, known for roles in Kumkum Bhagya and his recent culinary triumph, entered as a wildcard with low-key vibes but has since become central to conflicts, including a heated clash with Amaal over perceived "character-playing" and Farrhana's taunts labelling him a "TV ka superstar", questioning his post-show relevance—a barb he countered by vowing to showcase television's power en route to the finale. Farah's observation aligns with fan sentiments on social media, where #GauravKhanna trends alongside calls for fairness, as his alliances with quieter players like Praneet More clash against the vocal bloc led by Farrhana, whose unfiltered energy has polarised viewers into "love her or hate her" camps. With the finale looming in under a month, such endorsements from celebrities like Farah could sway public votes, especially as Rohit Shetty steps in to host the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar, promising more action-packed interventions.
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As the season hurtles toward its climax, Farah's revelation adds fuel to speculation about an underdog triumph, reminiscent of past winners like Munawar Faruqui, who turned house-wide opposition into victory. Her reluctance to predict an outright winner—quipping, "I don't know if I'm allowed to say it"—belies a subtle nod to Gaurav's potential, while tying into her broader commentary on the show's evolution toward more cutthroat alliances. For Soha, hosting the chat offered a peek into the off-screen camaraderie that sustains Bigg Boss's cultural grip, blending Bollywood gossip with genuine affection for its chaotic allure.
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