Musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan praised Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna at a recent event, calling him a deserving champion and a fan of his work. Mahadevan highlighted Khanna's grace and emotional balance during the high-pressure reality show. Khanna, who won the show against finalists like Farrhana Bhatt, stated his focus was on winning over the audience, not pleasing fellow contestants, asserting that viewer votes determined his victory.