Shehbaz Badesha offered an honest assessment of Gaurav Khanna’s journey inside the Bigg Boss 19 house. Just after his eviction, he sat with Bollywood Bubble for an exclusive interview, where he described Khanna as a sharp strategist who often operated with calculated precision. Despite Gaurav’s intense gameplay, Shehbaz noted that he rarely clashed with him. Scroll down to read what he said and watch the full interview.
Shehbaz Badesha Calls Bigg Boss 19 Finalist Gaurav Khanna A ‘Manipulator’
When questioned about his views on Gaurav Khanna and his game on the show, he said, “Mastermind toh hai woh. Mastermind bhi tha, manipulator bhi tha. Mere saath zyaada ladta nahi tha. Mere saath jitni baat karni hoti thi utni hi karta tha.”
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About Shehbaz-Gaurav Bond
Shehbaz Badesha and Gaurav Khanna shared a warm friendship at the start of Salman Khan hosted show Bigg Boss 19. They were part of a supportive group with Pranit More and Ashnoor Kaur, consistently standing by one another during tasks and nominations. Although their friendship was briefly strained during a crucial captaincy task, where Gaurav used his special power to make himself captain and nominate others instead of choosing Shehbaz and securing full ration for the house, their bond remained largely unaffected.
Despite some housemates questioning the authenticity of their group dynamics and Shehbaz’s closeness with Amaal Mallik, most viewers continued to see their connection as real. Even after Shehbaz’s eviction just before the finale, he maintained goodwill toward Gaurav, making their friendship one of the season’s most appreciated highlights for its sincerity and mutual respect.
Watch The Full Interview
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