The 107-day journey of Bigg Boss 19 reached its dramatic conclusion on Sunday, December 7, 2025. After a grand finale filled with star-studded performances and tense evictions, actor Gaurav Khanna was declared the winner, taking home the trophy and a cash prize of ₹50 lakh. Farrhana Bhatt finished the season as the first runner-up. The season, hosted by Salman Khan, began on August 24, 2025.
The Final Race and Winner Announcement
The grand finale featured the final five contestants: Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Amaal Mallik, Pranit More, and Tanya Mittal. Eliminations unfolded through the evening, narrowing the field to the final two. Amaal Mallik was the first to be evicted from the top five, followed by Tanya Mittal in fourth place and Pranit More in third.
In the final moments, hosts Salman Khan called the top two finalists, Gaurav Khanna and Farrhana Bhatt, to switch off the lights of the Bigg Boss house before stepping out for the final announcement. The winner was then revealed in a tense finale segment that aired close to midnight.
Gaurav Khanna’s victory was celebrated by fans and fellow contestants. Actor Kamya Panjabi shared her excitement on social media, writing, “GK kya karega GK kya karega… GK trophy leke jayega”. Fellow finalist Pranit More also congratulated Khanna, stating he was a deserving winner with a strong fan following.
A Look Back at the Bigg Boss 19 Journey
Bigg Boss 19 started with 16 original contestants, later joined by two wildcard entrants—Malti Chahar and Shehbaz Badesha—bringing the total to 18 housemates. The season introduced a unique political twist called “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” (Housemates’ Government), which gave contestants collective power to make decisions affecting the house. A special “Assembly Room” with parliament-style seating was built for debates and announcements.
The season was not without major controversies. One of the most discussed incidents involved contestant Ashnoor Kaur, who was removed from the house after violating the strict rule against physical violence by striking Tanya Mittal with a wooden plank.
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The Grand Finale Spectacle
The finale was a major television event, packed with celebrity appearances and performances. The live stream began at 9 PM IST on JioHotstar, with the television broadcast on Colors TV starting at 10:30 PM IST.
Bollywood stars Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday joined Salman Khan on stage to promote their upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri. Sunny Leone and Karan Kundrra also appeared to promote the new season of MTV Splitsvilla, which premiered on December 9.
Eliminated contestants returned for special performances. Ashnoor Kaur and Abhishek Bajaj performed together, as did Amaal Mallik and Shehbaz Badesha. Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh also made a lively entry, performing on stage with Salman Khan and former contestant Neelam Giri.
An emotional moment occurred when host Salman Khan paid tribute to the late legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away while the season was airing. A throwback video was shown, bringing Salman Khan to tears.
Reactions and Responses from the Finalists
Following his win, Gaurav Khanna addressed comments from some viewers and former housemates who called him a “fixed winner.” In an interview, he responded to the criticism, focusing on his connection with the audience.
“I would simply say, Jai Shri Ram… If someone believes I am a fixed winner, they are more than welcome to give their opinions. I know I’ve put in my full effort… I like trolls because somewhere or the other, they are talking about me. If there’s no criticism, there’s no recognition,” said Gaurav Khanna.
He emphasized that his goal was to connect with the viewers at home, not just the people inside the house.
Runner-up Farrhana Bhatt shared graceful words after the finale, telling the press, “Meri nazar trophy pe kabhi thi hi nahi, Gaurav Khanna ne trophy jeeta toh maine dil jeete hai” (I never had my eyes on the trophy. Gaurav Khanna won the trophy but I have won hearts). In another interview, she congratulated Khanna, acknowledging the effort of his fans.
The Final Contestant Standings
The official order of the top five finalists for Bigg Boss 19 is as follows:
- Winner: Gaurav Khanna
- 1st Runner-up: Farrhana Bhatt
- 2nd Runner-up: Pranit More
- 3rd Runner-up: Tanya Mittal
- 4th Runner-up: Amaal Mallik
Other notable evictions just before the finale included Malti Chahar, who finished in sixth place, and Shehbaz Badesha.
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