Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna becomes the first finalist winning Ticket to Finale; fallout with Ashnoor and Pranit

Gaurav Khanna

Bigg Boss 19 has entered its most explosive phase, and Gaurav Khanna has officially stamped his place in the grand finale after winning the Ticket to Finale task. Along with the guaranteed finalist position, he has also earned the title of the season's last captain - a double triumph that has shifted power dynamics inside the house.

The challenge demanded endurance, balance and patience, and it knocked contestants out one round at a time. Gaurav stayed determined and calm through all the pressure, eventually outperforming Pranit More and Ashnoor Kaur. His composed approach during the task, instead of panic or aggression, ultimately helped him secure the win and immunity at the most crucial stage of the game.

Fall out with Pranit and Ashnoor

But soon after his victory, emotional sparks took over the house. The shift in attitude from Pranit and Ashnoor didn't go unnoticed, and Gaurav chose to confront it head-on instead of staying silent. During the heated discussion, he looked them straight in the eye and said, "You are teaming up against me." His remark came after he felt both were suddenly aligned against him the moment he became a confirmed finalist.

With only days left for the finale, Gaurav's immunity and captaincy have placed him in a position of strength. While equations continue to crumble and rebuild around him, his focus, patience and clarity in the game have become more evident than ever. If one contestant has consistently shown resilience from the start, it's Gaurav Khanna - and his spot in the finale feels completely earned.

Gaurav Khanna's journey with Bigg Boss 19

Talking about the whole Ticket to Finale task, numerous fights happened in two days, from Pranit's quarrel with Tanya and Farrhana to the violence that erupted during the task. From Farrhana breaking her plate to Ashnoor's accident plank hit, the whole task was nothing short of drama, violence and clashes.

Gaurav's journey on the show has been quite dramatic. Salman Khan was often seen asking Gaurav to wake up and show his game on the show in the initial weeks, while in the mid-season, Gaurav's approach towards the game changed and fans witnessed a different side of the actor.