Gaurav Khanna, winner of Bigg Boss 19, is brushing off comments made by finalist Farrhana Bhatt, who labeled him an "undeserving" winner. The television actor, known for his composed demeanor, defeated Farrhana Bhatt, Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, and Pranit More to clinch the Bigg Boss 19 trophy.

Farrhana, known for her fiery personality and dramatic presence on the show, made the comment in a post-finale interview. She stated that Gaurav "never did anything in Bigg Boss" to deserve the win, suggesting his pre-existing television audience might have influenced the votes. She added, "Not even one thing he has done makes him look like a winner". Despite not winning, Farrhana expressed satisfaction with her journey, stating, "Though I don't have the trophy in my hand, I am the star of this season". She believes that the season was "Farrhana Bhatt's season" and is grateful for the love she received.

Gaurav, however, seems unfazed by Farrhana's opinion. In an interview with Telly Talk India, he stated that he doesn't pay attention to others' opinions and considers himself his only competition. He emphasized that his actions speak louder than his words. He said his goal was to win the hearts of the audience, not to please the 15 other contestants.

Gaurav further added, "So, I think my actions spoke louder than my words and Farrhana ka apna thought process hai, mujhe usse dhele bhar ka fark nahi padta. I really don't care". This translates to, "Farrhana has her own way of thinking, and I honestly don't care about that". He highlighted his focus on self-improvement and wished everyone the best. Gaurav also added, "Even when we were in the top 2, I raised my hand and wished her all the best first".

He also added, "If she feels that I did nothing, then it's even worse for her because she lost to someone who did nothing. I think she also played well, and I had my own way of playing".

The Bigg Boss 19 finale has sparked a debate among viewers, with some supporting Gaurav's composed gameplay and others arguing that Farrhana's dramatic presence made her the true star of the season. Social media polls indicated Farrhana as the most popular contestant, with fans praising her entertainment value. Despite the mixed reactions, Gaurav walked away with the Bigg Boss 19 trophy and ₹50 lakh prize money. His friends, including Abhishek Bajaj, Pranit More, Ashnoor Kaur, and Mridul Tiwari, celebrated his victory.