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Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna’s strategic move attracts criticism from ex-contestant Kishwer Merchantt; says, ‘Paisa dekar aya hai…’

When the Anupamaa actor was named the new captain of Bigg Boss 19, the other contestants voiced their discontent about him giving up the '30 per cent ration'. Amaal Malik and Shehbaz Gill attempted to mock the TV star for his decision. Kishwer indirectly hints that the show is.

November 15, 2025 / 15:31 IST
Gaurav Khanna faces backlash from Kishwer Merchant

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss season 19 has been delivering drama-filled episodes, making waves in the online realm. The series hasn't topped the viewership rankings on all major OTT platforms, but it has achieved strong TRP ratings on the Colors channel.

Bigg Boss 19 has continued to make news after the unexpected mid-week elimination of Mridul Tiwari. The YouTuber was voted out by the audience and eliminated from the show. His removal has sparked a frenzy on social media since fans have blamed the producers for bias.

The creators of Bigg Boss 19 have orchestrated a major surprise ahead of the finale episode. As the audience anticipates the Bigg Boss 19 Family Week, the channel and production team have chosen to elevate the situation with a surprising turn.

Also Read: Bigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna has a massive breakdown post Mridul Tiwari’s exit

In the latest promo, Gaurav Khanna and Shehbaz Badesha clashed verbally regarding the captaincy task. When the Anupamaa actor was named the new captain of Bigg Boss 19, the other contestants voiced their discontent about him giving up the '30 per cent ration'. Amaal Malik and Shehbaz Gill attempted to mock the TV star for his decision, despite his clarification that he would opt for captaincy in the 12th week.








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In the midst of the commotion regarding Gaurav's choice, a past Bigg Boss participant mocked him online. Kishwer Merchantt, a contestant from Bigg Boss 9, has once more criticised Gaurav Khanna. She tweeted, "Paise dekar hi aaya hai lagta hai #BigBoss19 ... na-insafi!! Bana do jeetne wala, khatam karo."

Shachi Tapiawala
first published: Nov 15, 2025 03:30 pm

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