Actor Gaurav Khanna, who is currently making headlines inside the Bigg Boss 19 house, recently opened up about how his much-loved character Anuj Kapadia came to an end in Star Plus’s hit show Anupama. In a candid chat with actress Ashnoor Kaur, Gaurav revealed some behind-the-scenes details about his exit and life after leaving the show.
Gaurav shared that after his track ended, he waited for almost two months for a possible re-entry into Anupama. However, the producer eventually advised him to take up outside projects, as there were no concrete plans for Anuj’s character at that point.
“I had even grown my hair and beard for Anuj’s post-leap look,” Gaurav revealed, “but nothing worked out, so I decided to move ahead with other work.”
Ashnoor Kaur, who was part of the conversation, remarked that the producer handled the situation very convincingly. Gaurav agreed, praising him as a “very good person” who encouraged him by saying that wherever Gaurav would go, he would shine.
Although Gaurav has moved on, fans continue to miss his presence in Anupama. During the recent Janmashtami special episode, Anupama was seen celebrating Anuj’s birthday, still lost in his memories. Viewers poured in messages online, expressing how they were yet to move on from the Anuj-Anupama era.
Post Anupama, Gaurav went on to win Celebrity Master Chef Season 1, showcasing his versatility beyond acting. Now, he is stepping into a completely different spotlight with Bigg Boss 19. Inside the house, Gaurav is already being targeted by several contestants, but his strong and opinionated personality is keeping him in the headlines.
As one of the most talked-about contestants of the season, fans are eager to see if the “real and raw” Gaurav Khanna will receive the same love and support that his fictional character Anuj Kapadia did.
With the entire house ganging up against him, Gaurav has become the center of attention in Bigg Boss 19. His fans strongly believe he has what it takes to reach the Top 5 — or perhaps even clinch the trophy.
Only time will tell if Gaurav Khanna can outshine the controversies and emerge as one of the strongest players of the season.
