Gaurav Khanna emerged as one of the crucial loved contestants of Bigg Boss, winning not only the trophy but in addition hearts together with his calm demeanour, emotional intelligence and real relationships contained in the house. While the sport tested friendships at every step, Gaurav formed rare, organic bonds with fellow contestants Mridul Tiwari and Pranit More, connections that went far beyond strategy or screen time. In our exclusive interview, Gaurav opened up about these friendships, why they felt special, and the way they proceed even after the show. Read on to know more.
Gaurav Khanna On Mridul’s Eviction Says, “Mera Bhai Jaa Raha Tha”
Reflecting on his bond with Mridul Tiwari, a YouTube sensation, Gaurav shared that such friendships are rare within the history of Bigg Boss. He said, “Bade rare honge aise bonds kyuki real wo banda ro raha tha khushi mein. Isiliye maine usko peeth par uthaya aur wo trophy maine usko di.” Explaining why he handed over the trophy to Mridul, Gaurav added, “Maine kaha tu utha ye trophy kyuki jitni meri mehnat hai, utni hi tumlog ki bhi hai bahar.”
For Gaurav, the win symbolised collective love and support. “Jitne mere real chahne wale hai, ye sab unki jeet hai, ye Mridul ki jeet hai,” he said. Sharing a deeply personal moment, he recalled taking Mridul and Pranit along when he visited Siddhivinayak Temple after his win. “Isiliye jab primary Siddhivinayak gaya, primary usko bhi apne saath leke gaya. Hum mil ke matha tekenge. Pranit ko bhi leke gaya kyuki yahi mere close dost the.”
Gaurav emphasised that these friendships were formed naturally and never for the show. “Na maine show ke liye dost banaye, ye organically hum dost bane,” he said, adding that their differences made the bond much more special. “Humari umar alag, hum jahan rehte hai wo alag, humare professions alag.” While many friendships throughout the house were formed amongst individuals with similar professions or groups, Gaurav believes his bond stood out for its authenticity.
Gaurav Khanna On Friendship With Pranit
Recalling emotional moments, he shared, “We were genuinely glad for one another.” When Pranit was asked who deserved to win other than himself, he took Gaurav’s name, and Gaurav did the identical for him. Talking about Mridul’s eviction, Gaurav became visibly emotional. “Jab Mridul evict hua tha, primary bohot udaas tha. Usne gale laga mujhe aur kaan mein bol ke gaya ki bhai winner banna hai.” Gaurav added, “Predominant itna roya ki apne aap ko rok nahi paya, because I used to be like yaar mera bhai jaa raha hai chhota.” For him, these moments defined what real bonds looked like.
Gaurav also spoke about recently doing a stand-up comedy segment with Pranit, calling it a fun experience. He said, “Hum Bigg Boss ghar mein bhi aise hi maze karte the.” Late nights in the home often was laughter-filled jam sessions. “Jab sab so jaate the, hum log bohot haste the, jokes aur unke PM show ki jamming karte the,” he recalled. When Pranit invited him to a show, Gaurav promised to come back, and he kept that promise. “Toh wo mauka mil gaya,” he said.
On the skilled front, Gaurav revealed how Mridul pushed him to explore social media. “Mridul bolta tha aap social media pe aao, aap kuch karte nahi ho, aap sikho,” he shared. Encouraged by his friend, Gaurav launched his YouTube channel, which initially received an important response. “Maine channel khola, YouTube bhi bada accha jaa raha tha, pata nahi kuch fas-was gaya hai,” he added with fun.
In conclusion, Gaurav Khanna’s Bigg Boss journey stands out not only for his victory but for the meaningful relationships he built along the way in which. His bond with Mridul and Pranit reflects a rare form of friendship, one rooted in honesty, support and shared growth. Even after the cameras stopped rolling, those connections proceed to thrive, proving that sometimes, the true win lies within the people you are taking back with you.
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