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Anupamaa: Gaurav Khanna claims that his character, Anuj Kapadia, is not ‘dead’; hints at his return to the show?

While Gaurav is in the news for his debut on the digital platform with his vlog and his reunion with the Bigg Boss 19 gang, he recently mentioned that his character in Anupamaa is not dead yet and that anything is possible. 

January 07, 2026 / 13:19 IST
Gaurav Khanna talks about his character in Anupamaa
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  • Gaurav Khanna hints at Anupamaa return after Bigg Boss 19 finalist spot.
  • He says his character Anuj Kapadia is not dead and could reappear in the show
  • Gaurav reunites with Bigg Boss 19 friends and starts a vlog for fans

Gaurav Khanna has risen to fame in Indian television, primarily for his role as Anuj Kapadia in the Rupali Ganguly series, Anupamaa. Many are aware that he departed from the Rajan Shahi production and took part in Celebrity MasterChef. After his victory, Gaurav stepped into the Bigg Boss 19 house and emerged as the first finalist of the competition.

Recent reports indicate that he might come back to Anupamaa.

Now, Gaurav spoke to IndiaForums, where he hinted that his return is quite possible. He stated, "My character is not dead yet in Anupamaa. Rajan sir has kept that trump card very smartly in my view. He has promised me something, and I do not know if I should say it or not, but he has promised to do something in another project."

Moneycontrol.com had mentioned that Gaurav, in an earlier interview with Pinkvilla, had stated that his character does not yet have a full stop. He had shared, “Anuj Kapadia symbolizes a comma for me; there’s no full stop. Rajan Sir has not taken out the character. The narrative does not have space for him at this time. Nonetheless, this is Indian television. Anyone can come back, and there are numerous instances. Still, that doesn't imply I am definitely coming back to the show. Nevertheless, always steer clear of using the term never."

Regarding his possible return, Gaurav Khanna was cited by News18 as stating, “Why not? It's among my favorite roles, but I believe each narrative has its distinct charm.”

Also Read: Gaurav Khanna reveals the real reason behind the termination of his YouTube channel

In a video interview with FilmiGyan, he mentioned that the show was first presented to him for two months, featuring Anuj Kapadia in a cameo role, but it was later prolonged due to the overwhelming affection from the audience.

As for now, Gaurav has been seen reuniting with his Bigg Boss 19 gang, which includes Ashnoor Kaur, Pranit More, Mridul Tiwari, and others. They also visited Dubai and had a gala time together. Not only that, Gaurav has started his vlog, where he keeps his fans updated with his latest ongoings.

Shachi Solanki is Deputy Chief of Operation at DeepStrat, a New Delhi-based think tank and strategic consultancy that specialises in risk assessment and management. Views are personal and do not represent the stand of this publication.
first published: Jan 7, 2026 01:18 pm

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