Mumbai, December 11, 2025 – Gaurav Khanna, the winner of Bigg Boss 19, commenced his birthday today with a visit to Mumbai's renowned Siddhivinayak Temple. Khanna, who secured the Bigg Boss 19 trophy just last Sunday, was joined by his former co-contestants, Pranit More and Mridul Tiwari.
The trio, who evidently forged a strong bond during their time on the reality show, posed for photographers stationed outside the temple. Khanna was seen distributing sweets to the paparazzi. Videos and photos of Khanna's temple visit have circulated widely on social media.
Khanna, known for his composed demeanor throughout Bigg Boss 19, expressed gratitude to his fans following his victory. He emphasized maintaining a dignified game, proving that arguments and abusive language aren't necessary to win. He believes that audience support for fairness sends a positive message.
Khanna's journey on Bigg Boss 19 saw him beat out other finalists, including Farrhana Bhatt and Pranit More. Bhatt was the first runner-up, and More was the second runner-up.
Before entering the temple, Khanna interacted with the media, informing them that it was his birthday, after which they conveyed their wishes. After offering prayers, Khanna emerged from the temple wearing a traditional scarf and distributed prasad.
Gaurav Khanna's career has seen many milestones. He is well-known for playing Anuj Kapadia in "Anupamaa". In 2025, before his Bigg Boss stint, Khanna won the first season of "Celebrity MasterChef India". His versatility across drama, romance, hosting, and reality shows has contributed to his popularity.
Khanna is married to Akanksha Chamola. He revealed on "Celebrity MasterChef" that he is color-blind and was the only vegetarian contestant on the show. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
His net worth is reportedly between Rs 8 crore and Rs 15 crore. During Bigg Boss 19, he was among the highest-paid contestants, earning approximately Rs 17.5 lakh per week. As the winner, Khanna took home a trophy and Rs 50 lakh.
