Gaurav Khanna reacts after YouTube takes down his channel within 24 hours

Gaurav Khanna, who recently won Bigg Boss 19, announced the launch of his official YouTube channel on December 16, 2025. The actor uploaded his first video on the same day, marking his entry into the digital space after his successful journey on a reality show. Fans were quick to notice the new platform and started subscribing in large numbers within hours of the announcement.

However, the excitement was short-lived. Within 24 hours of the channel going live, YouTube took down both the video and the channel. Viewers trying to access the content were met with a message that read, “This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated (sic).” The sudden removal left fans confused and sparked speculation online.

Gaurav Khanna Breaks His Silence

To understand what actually happened, India Forums reached out to Gaurav Khanna for clarification. Addressing the issue, the actor shared his understanding of the situation. He said, "I think there was so much traffic in just one day that the channel might have crashed a little. So it will recover in 24 hours or 48 hours, as YouTube has said. And I got a lot of love on the first day. I think it reached 50,000-60,000 subscribers in one day. ) So there was a lot of traffic on it, so maybe it crashed. So let's see, it will come back, hopefully."

According to Gaurav, the issue appears to be technical rather than a policy violation. He also highlighted the overwhelming response he received on the first day, which may have contributed to the problem.

Inside Gaurav’s First YouTube Video

In his debut video, Gaurav spoke openly about his journey inside the Bigg Boss 19 house. He reflected on the months he spent on the reality show and shared insights into his experience, challenges, and personal growth. The video was meant to give fans a closer look at his life beyond television.

Apart from Bigg Boss 19, Gaurav also discussed his television career in the video. He spoke about his work on popular shows like Anupamaa and Celebrity MasterChef, discussing the different phases of his professional journey and how these projects shaped him as an actor.

I think there was so much traffic in just one day that the channel might have crashed a little. So it will recover in 24 hours or 48 hours, as YouTube has said

- Gaurav Khanna

Fans Await the Channel’s Return

Before the channel was taken down, Gaurav had shared a short glimpse of the video on Instagram with the caption, “The surprise is here. From my heart to yours (sic).” With Gaurav hopeful that the issue will be resolved within a couple of days, fans are now waiting for the channel to be restored and for more content from the actor.

As of now, all eyes remain on YouTube’s response and the expected return of Gaurav Khanna’s digital venture.