The Bigg Boss 19 finale concluded with Gaurav Khanna emerging as the winner, and the victory has been met with widespread celebration, including from fellow contestant Mridul Tiwari. Tiwari, a YouTuber who formed a close bond with Khanna during their time on the show, expressed his joy and support following Khanna's win.
"Mera Bhai Jeet Gaya," exclaimed Tiwari, conveying his elation at Khanna's triumph. Tiwari had been a vocal supporter of Khanna throughout the season, consistently urging fans to vote for him. He believed Khanna deserved to win due to his genuine nature and positive attitude.
Tiwari and Khanna's friendship was a highlight of Bigg Boss 19. Tiwari has stated that he felt like Khanna was his elder brother, providing support and looking after him in the house. After his own eviction, Tiwari was seen emotional, showing the depth of their bond.
Khanna's victory was hard-won, with Farrhana Bhatt as the first runner-up. Other finalists included Pranit More, Tanya Mittal, and Amaal Mallik. Following the announcement, Khanna shared a photo on Instagram with his wife, Akanksha Chamola, and Mridul Tiwari, captioning it, "Winnnnnerrrr is Hereeeeeeeeeee. Grateful for your immense support #KhannaKaKhaandaan. THE TROPHYYY IS HOME". The post quickly garnered attention, with fans and fellow celebrities congratulating Khanna on his victory.
Khanna's team also released a statement, expressing gratitude to the fans and acknowledging the overwhelming journey. The statement read, "The three-month journey has finally come to an end… and what an end it has been. The trophy is home. They kept asking, 'What will GK do?'".
Pranit More also acknowledged Khanna's win, stating, "Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna has a very good fan following and he stayed positive always. I always knew that he would reach the top 5 and he is deserving".
However, not everyone shared the same sentiment. Farrhana Bhatt expressed her disagreement with the outcome, stating that Khanna didn't do anything in the show to warrant a win. She suggested that Khanna's pre-existing television audience may have influenced the voting in his favor.
In addition to the trophy, Gaurav Khanna also received a cash prize of ₹50 lakh. His victory marks the end of a season filled with drama, friendships, and intense competition. The win is a testament to Khanna's popularity and the connection he forged with the audience throughout his time on Bigg Boss 19.
