Bigg Boss 19: Not Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, Farrhana Bhatt, ex-housemate Shehbaz Badesha give this contestant the tag of ‘mastermind’, name is…
GH News December 03, 2025 11:06 PM

After exiting the Bigg Boss 19 house Shehbaz Badesha opened up about his experience and shared his thoughts on some of the contestants. In a candid interview he discussed the personalities and gameplay of his fellow housemates offering insights into who he believes is controlling the game from behind the scenes. Shehbaz’s observations didn’t just stop at praising a few contestants he also made a shocking revelation giving one housemate the title of mastermind of the season and its not Amaal Mallik Tanya Mittal or Farrhana Bhatt.
What did Shehbaz Badesha say?
In his interview Shehbaz Badesha didn’t hesitate to name Gaurav Khanna as the mastermind of Bigg Boss 19. Shehbaz acknowledged that Gaurav’s ability to strategize stay calm and influence people without making enemies was impressive. According to Shehbaz Gaurav’s approach to the game was truly unique. He said “When I got to know him I realized this is his real character… that is only a real character. Woh lagta hai par aisa hai nahi.” In other words Gaurav’s gameplay wasn’t just about playing a part or acting out a character it was the real deal and his natural intelligence made him a force to be reckoned with in the house.
What did Shehbaz say about Gaurav Khanna?
Shehbaz further explained that Gaurav played the game in a balanced manner never making moves that were too obvious or risky. Whether he was taking a step back to observe or leading the charge Gaurav knew exactly when to take action which Shehbaz believed was a hallmark of a true strategist. In fact Shehbaz added “Khel gaya woh. Woh back-foot ho ya front-foot uski game hi woh thi.” This meant that no matter the situation Gaurav always seemed to be in control.
Shehbaz Badeshas perspective on Tanya Mittal
Aside from Gaurav Khanna Shehbaz also shared his views on some of the other contestants in the house. He didn’t hold back when describing Tanya Mittal calling her “fake” and stating that she was not the same person outside the house. “Mai uss ghar mein raha hu. She is not like this in real life. Woh bahut fake hai aur ab yeh toh audience ko bhi nazar aane lag gaya hai” he said referring to how viewers have begun to see through her facade.