Rupali Ganguly, known for her role as Anupamaa, is publicly supporting her former co-star Gaurav Khanna as he competes in the finale week of Bigg Boss 19. The grand finale of Bigg Boss 19 is scheduled for December 7, 2025.
Khanna, who portrayed Anuj Kapadia in Anupamaa, has emerged as a strong contender in Bigg Boss 19, securing his place as the first finalist. Ganguly's endorsement comes after rumors of a rift between the two actors following Khanna's departure from their show.
At a recent event in Mumbai, Ganguly addressed the rumors and voiced her support for Khanna. She praised Khanna's journey in the Bigg Boss 19 house and expressed her admiration for other contestants, including Amaal Mallik, Farrhana Bhatt, and Tanya Mittal. Ganguly was quoted saying, "I am very fond of Amaal. I love the content that Farrhana, Tanya and everyone has given. And Gaurav deserves to win. Jeetenge toh aap hi Kapadia ji." This statement translates to "You will win, Kapadia ji," demonstrating her confidence in Khanna's chances.
Ganguly's public support aims to dispel any speculation of a fallout between her and Khanna. Fans were heartbroken when Khanna’s character was written out of Anupamaa. Despite Khanna stating in an earlier interview with Siddharth Kannan that he wouldn't call Ganguly a "friend," he acknowledged her as a "fantastic person" from whom he has learned a lot.
Khanna's journey on Bigg Boss 19 has been marked by his calm demeanor and balanced gameplay. He has earned respect within the house and garnered a strong fanbase. A particularly moving moment was when Khanna defended his wife, Akanksha Chamola, regarding her choice not to have children. When questioned if her decision was a strategy for sympathy, Khanna teared up and affirmed his love and support for his wife’s decisions.
The Bigg Boss 19 finale will be a close competition. Besides Gaurav Khanna, the other finalists are Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, Farrhana Bhatt, and Pranit More. Malti Chahar was recently eliminated in a mid-week eviction. The show is hosted by Salman Khan and premiered on August 24, 2025, on JioHotstar and Colors TV. The grand finale will be broadcast on JioHotstar at 9 pm and on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
As the finale approaches, Rupali Ganguly's support adds to the wave of goodwill for Gaurav Khanna, who is hoping to add the Bigg Boss 19 trophy to his prior win on Celebrity MasterChef India.
