The latest season of Bigg Boss, season 19, premiered on August 24, 2025, with Salman Khan returning as host. This season has a 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar' theme, filled with political power struggles. Among the contestants is Gaurav Khanna, whose participation was confirmed by Rajiv Adatia.
Recently, Gaurav Khanna refused to cook in the Bigg Boss 19 house, which stirred up some drama. After Tanya Mittal chose Kunickaa Sadanand as the first captain, Kunickaa assigned Gaurav the duty of cooking breakfast/lunch. Shockingly, Gaurav refused, stating that he doesn't know how to cook. He later agreed to clean toilets with Zeishan.
Gaurav's refusal to cook has sparked debate, especially since he recently won Celebrity MasterChef. Rajiv Adatia, a friend and supporter of Gaurav, had previously posted an encouraging message wishing him well and jokingly adding "(and do some cooking in the house also!)". Now, after Gaurav's refusal to cook, Reddit users are questioning the authenticity of his Celebrity MasterChef win, suggesting the show might have been scripted.
Gaurav clarified to fellow contestant Baseer Ali that he is on Bigg Boss to win, not to cook. He stated that everyone has a democracy, and he will voice his point. Gaurav also mentioned that the "honeymoon period" in the house is over, and now the real fun will begin. Despite the controversy, Zeeshan supported Gaurav during the duty distribution. Gaurav explained that he wouldn't compromise on something he couldn't handle, stating he doesn't know how to cook Indian food and doesn't want the housemates to remain hungry. He chose honesty and logic in his gameplay.
Adding to the drama, Farhana Bhatt, who was initially evicted, re-entered the house after being in a secret room. Gaurav was given the choice to choose between half ration and Farhana's re-entry and chose the latter. This decision, made without consulting other housemates, led to intense fights.
Despite the clashes, Gaurav seems to be building bonds in the house. He is playing a balanced game, focusing on logic and honesty. Other contestants nominated for eviction this week include Abhishek Bajaj, Natalia Janoszek, Neelam Giri, Pranit More, Tanya Mittal, and Zeishan Quadri.
