‘Took character like Anuj to…’: Rajan Shahi roots for Gaurav Khanna ahead of Bigg Boss 19 finale

Rajan Shahi roots for Gaurav Khanna

As the finale of Bigg Boss 19 is almost here, Gaurav Khanna has received a strong show of support from Rajan Shahi, the producer of Anupamaa, where Gaurav earned acclaim for his portrayal of Anuj. Shahi, reflecting on their years of collaboration, lauded Gaurav’s maturity, humility, and unwavering dedication, calling him a “very, very well educated person” and a “marketing genius.” He highlighted how Gaurav’s diligent work ethic set him apart: “The hard work you give for work was brilliant,” he said.

Shahi recalled casting Gaurav despite widespread warnings that he was “jinxed” — because his previous shows hadn’t done well. Back then, many industry insiders advised against it, but Shahi took a leap of faith. Ultimately, Gaurav’s performance changed perceptions, making “Anuj” one of TV’s most loved characters.

Now, with Gaurav standing as one of the finalists on Bigg Boss 19, Shahi has urged fans to support him and also said that he is very proud of him.

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He said, 'Aapke naam mein hai Garima Garv Samman Pratishta so what is to say? You live up to every adjective every word what I have said. Gaurav I am very very proud of you. Bahut khushi hoti hai aapko dekh ke, aap itna achha kar rahe hai Bigg Boss ke andar. Finale mein jayenge aap aur dilli tamanna hai aur ek belief hai ke aapke hath mein trophy aayegi.'

He further recalled Gaurav's stint as Anuj in Anupamaa and said, 'Gaurav aapke barey mein kehna chahunga ki 3 saal jo aap ke sath kaam kiya bahut kuch sikha hai bahut kuch aap ne humse sikha. But ek chiz jo mujhe bahut achhi lagi aapki is your passion for work. Aapka hamesha hota hai ke Rajan ji mujhe 24 ghanta kaam karwa lo. Toh woh jo you know the value for work the hardwork you give for work was brilliant and aap aaye aur aap ne jo naam kamaya jo mehnat kari you know it was amazing.’

‘Ek mujhe aapki bahut achhi baat lagti hai Gaurav ke you are a very very well educated person. Bahut suljhe insaan hai aap, bahut likhe pade. You are a marketing genius. Aur hum ne itna wakt bitaya hai you know very rarely do I come across people who are so educated who know so much about life jo lifeeducated who know so much about life jo life ko bahut bariki se dekhte hai observe karte hai instantly react nahi karte cheezon par that shows your maturity. That shows your understanding. And of course one of the best actors who took a character like Anuj to what heights and the whole body of work that you have done its not only about one show.' he concluded.

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The finale for Bigg Boss 19 has been set for December 7.