Bigg Boss 19 Champion Gaurav Khanna Speaks Out: Trophy, Trolling, Industry Support and What’s Next

The winner of Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav Khanna, emerged as a strong and genuine personality who stood out for his truthfulness, patience, and calm approach. While his strategy, behaviour, and journey inside the house were often questioned, appreciation from a towering personality like Salman Khan gave his entire journey a new validation.

Recently, Mayapuri journalist Shilpa Nalamwar met Gaurav for an exclusive interaction. In this candid conversation, Gaurav spoke openly about the joy of winning the trophy, handling trolling and negativity, the support he received from the industry, his respect for Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar, the YouTube channel controversy, and his future plans. Here are the key excerpts from the conversation—

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How special was the praise you received from Salman Khan?

That was the golden moment of the show for me. At that time, the trophy was not in my hands, but when Salman sir said those things about me, I felt that my real trophy had already arrived. Whether the actual trophy came later or not became secondary. When such a big personality validates your thoughts, your confidence automatically increases.

Many contestants questioned your journey during the show. How did you feel about it?

It didn’t affect me at all. A show is made for the audience, and when the audience connects with your truth, that itself is the biggest victory. I didn’t go there to impress those 15–16 people who nominated me every week. If they were upset with me, it meant I was doing something right.

Some contestants made negative statements against you. How did you deal with that?

I didn’t take them seriously inside the show, so why would I take them seriously outside? My job was to win the show and win people’s hearts. This is a voting-based show, and every week the audience saved me. Their words neither reduced my trophy nor the love I received from the public.

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Despite everything, you included everyone in your celebration. Where does that mindset come from?

I am the same in real life as well. I don’t maintain fake relationships. I give everyone the benefit of doubt. Even those who were against me—I included everyone in my happiness. I believe everyone has a clean heart.

How do you see the support you received from the television industry?

I received a lot of love from the industry—people like Gauahar Khan, Kamya Punjabi, and Sandeep Sikand openly supported me. This shows that our TV industry is a close-knit family. When something unfair happens to someone, everyone stands together.

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What do you think was the biggest lesson from this entire journey?

It is very difficult to defeat truth. If you are genuine, sooner or later you will reach people’s hearts. This show is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. Those who move slowly with patience ultimately win.

How do you handle trolling and negative comments?

Trolls are also fans of someone. I don’t consider them wrong. If they don’t like me, it’s my responsibility to show them better work in my next projects. I don’t take trolling personally.

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What would you like to say about Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar?

My show with Yami Gautam was quite successful, and working with her was a great experience. I sincerely wish both Yami and Aditya Dhar the very best. Yami has recently embraced motherhood, and I am very happy for her entire family. Aditya Dhar is an excellent director—his film Uri: The Surgical Strike impressed me a lot. If I get a chance to work with him in the future, I would definitely love to do so.

You started a YouTube channel that got blocked within a day. What would you like to say about that?

We didn’t do anything artificial. I don’t have much technical knowledge. We are in touch with YouTube India, and they have been very helpful. This has happened with many people before. Hopefully, the channel will be restored soon, and I will be able to share my vlogs.

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Where will the audience see you next—TV, OTT, or films?

I am open to all good work—television, OTT, and films. Whatever feels right from the heart, I will do that. My focus is only on good content and honest work.

What message would you like to give to your fans?

This trophy is not just mine—it belongs to all of you. I won because of your support. This is just one show; we will continue to win together in the future.

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