The dynamics of Bigg Boss 19 continue to spill beyond the television screens, as recently seen on Farah Khan's cooking vlog where she defended the season's winner, Gaurav Khanna, against criticism from runner-up Farrhana Bhatt. The interaction, which has since gone viral, has sparked considerable buzz among fans and followers of the reality show.
During the vlog, Farah Khan broached the topic of Gaurav Khanna with Farrhana Bhatt, inquiring if she had attended Khanna's post-victory party. Bhatt responded that she couldn't make it due to an allergic reaction she experienced after leaving the Bigg Boss house. Khan playfully quipped, "So, you are allergic to GK now?" before transitioning to defend Khanna's conduct during the show.
Khan asserted that Khanna was genuine during his time on Bigg Boss 19, countering claims that he was being inauthentic. "Everyone said he was fake, but I think he is like that," Khan stated, as Farrhana Bhatt listened silently. Online, fans found Bhatt's reaction to Farah's defense of Khanna quite amusing.
The defense comes after Farrhana Bhatt openly called Gaurav Khanna an "undeserving winner" in an interview with Filmygyan shortly after the Bigg Boss 19 finale on December 7. Bhatt stated that Khanna "never did anything in Bigg Boss" and that his actions didn't reflect those of a winner. She speculated that Khanna's pre-existing fanbase from his television career might have influenced the voting in his favor, a sentiment she respected.
Bhatt also criticized Khanna for asking her to clap for him after he was declared the winner. She recounted feeling devastated by her loss but maintained a smile on stage. According to Bhatt, Khanna's request implied that "You won, but still your win is incomplete without my claps".
Khanna, in an interview with Pinkvilla, addressed the criticism he faced from Bhatt during the show. He specifically mentioned being angered when Bhatt questioned his television career and the loyalty of his fans. Khanna stated that he felt the need to defend his fans, who have supported him for 20 years, when Bhatt referred to them as "fake people".
Despite the post-show drama, Khanna has expressed a desire to move forward and focus on future endeavors. He acknowledged the love and support he received from Bigg Boss, but emphasized his focus on "what Gaurav Khanna will do next, why, and how".
