The Bigg Boss 19 finale on December 7, 2025, saw Gaurav Khanna emerge as the winner, with Farrhana Bhatt as the first runner-up. In a post-exit interview, Farrhana Bhatt spoke about her experience and feelings regarding the results.
Bhatt, known for her "bold and furious nature" in the Bigg Boss 19 house, addressed the media in a red shimmery gown. When asked about Khanna's victory, she responded poetically, stating that winning the trophy was never her sole aim, and she believed she had won hearts. She said, "Meri trophy pe kabhi nazar thi hi nai. Unhone trophy jeeti maine dil jeete. Humko bika sake woh zamane mei dum nahi. Humse zamana khud hai hamese zamana nai".
Despite her philosophical outlook, some reports suggest that Bhatt was deeply affected by the loss. Sources indicate that she felt like she "was breaking from inside". However, she maintained a strong facade, posing for the paparazzi as if unaffected.
According to the Indian Express, Bhatt revealed that Bigg Boss 19 taught her "to stop 10 seconds before reacting".
Adding a touching moment to the situation, it was revealed that Gaurav Khanna, despite winning, showed support for Bhatt. Sources claim that Khanna told Bhatt to clap, seemingly in recognition of her efforts and to encourage her.
The finale was a star-studded event with performances and appearances by Ananya Panday, Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Leone, and Karan Kundrra. The season premiered on August 24 with 18 contestants.
Some fans have declared Bhatt the "real winner" on social media, criticizing Salman Khan for allegedly taunting her after the announcement and not mentioning her name. One fan wrote, "The fact that Salman & Gaurav were so salty at this moment and chose to taunt her instead of embracing her shows who the real winner is". Another fan lamented that Salman Khan didn't mention Farrhana Bhatt's name once during the winner announcement.
Bhatt, in an interview with Filmygyan, expressed her opinion that Gaurav Khanna didn't deserve to win, stating that he "never did anything in Bigg Boss" to appear like a winner. She speculated that his pre-existing TV audience might have contributed to his victory.
In another interview, Bhatt discussed her personal life, revealing a past struggle with severe depression for three months after a breakup in 2018. She also mentioned being open about her strained relationship with her father in the Bigg Boss 19 house.
