GAURAV KHANNA — THE CLASSIEST PLAYER - Page 10

Originally posted by: masked

I am in sync with your POV but in any game if there is a single winner any contestant whosoever he or she might be would turn on their close allies too if required for the trophy so whatever Pranit and even Ashnoor did with GK does not surprise me at all. I cannot say with 100 percent certainty but perhaps BB wanted to test GK with that 2 difficult conditions and perhaps BB wanted to expose the real face of the other contestants before GK by ultimately making Shehbaaz the captain bcoz BB's thinking starts from that point where the rest of the contestants thinking stops so BB perhaps planned all these things in advance. But BB being BB did not want to make it easy for GK too so perhaps note the narrative of all vs GK might be getting set that's why Ashnoor and Pranit have turned their backs on GK or perhaps Pranit knows now that GK's numbers game approach is not required now so he's gonna play for himself. So BB is the ultimate planner here. As far as the family week is concerned emotions are temporary not permanent so it's not gonna stop GK or even the rest of the contestants from making their strategies. Other contestants like Tanya or Farhana even if cunning are fine tuning their strategies but GK prefers the same safe approach. GK has to play his own individual game openly on the frontfoot that means do confrontation too if necessary without being illogical.Even though he's being seen in the Top 5 and as a potential winner the script can be flipped any time. The backfooted calculative strategy has its limitations too. The more GK prefers the safe approach the more there are chances of BB making the game more tougher for GK.

I agree with a lot of what you're saying, but I also feel the situation with GK is slightly more layered than just “safe approach vs. front-foot game.”

Yes, Bigg Boss is a single-winner game, and yes even the closest allies eventually start playing individually. So Pranit and Ashnoor shifting their stance isn’t shocking; it’s expected. But what makes GK’s journey interesting is that he isn’t playing the usual BB formula at all.Where others are adjusting strategies every day, GK is playing a character-driven game, not a calculation-driven one. And that comes with strengths and risks

And that what makes him the most unpredictable player for the makers, makers simply don't know when he would explode or when he would diffuse the matter...One thing they have found out that he is very much keen on becoming the captain...abb it has become a zidd to him...so BB used that this week..but apart from that they simply don't know his triggers even after 3 months....and it baffles and frustrates the makers as well probably 😆

I feel his approach has certain strength to it like

His consistency stands out in a house where loyalties flip every 48 hours,Even his opponents admit he doesn’t backstab, Audience sentiment stays more stable for people like him because he’s predictable in ethics, not in game plans...like people who once start loving him they will continue to love him and that can't change..

But yeah I agree with you as well....

In a hyper-strategic phase like the last 2-3 weeks, his loyalty can be used against him by those who no longer feel bound to reciprocate.Hosts and BB might push him harder because he’s not reactive. And BB loves shaking the calmest contestants.

I do agree that BB seems to have deliberately tested him - this wkv was suspiciously skewed, almost crafted to isolate GK and expose how his “allies” truly view him.

And in a way, it worked..

But where I differ slightly is Front-foot game doesn’t necessarily mean shouting or confronting for the sake of it.

GK doesn’t need to become aggressive or toxic to prove he’s playing individually.What he does need is More vocal clarity during tasks,Calling out subtle unfairness without becoming messy,Not assuming loyalty from those who are now in solo-mode and most importantly trusting his own instincts more than group dynamics...As now group ka koi fayda hi nahi hai..and ulta may be the group dynamics is the reason that bb chose to go against him like this..

Because you’re absolutely right If GK plays too safe, BB will keep stacking hurdles to force him out of his comfort zone.Its time for him to show he can shine even without a group backing him.

And honestly, if anyone can pull off a dignified solo journey in the last lap, it’s GK..

And still I would say that the way he was cornered in the wkv in such a humiliating way was painful to watch.... Sympathy or no sympathy but nobody deserves it when he hasn't even done anything they accused him for..he got bashed simply bcz of the kind of person he is....

But yeah friendship must remain intact but GK pull up your socks man.....

Originally posted by: monumalhotra

I haven’t watched today’s WKV yet, but yesterday was honestly tough to watch as a GK fan. He was questioned and judged for things he didn’t even do wrong. And yes — I also sensed a slight shift in Pranit’s tone.

But with only 2–3 weeks left, it’s natural that Pranit will start thinking individually. That doesn’t make him evil — it just means the game is reaching the end, and everyone is trying to secure their own road to the finale.

**The difference is:**

GK jinhe dost bolta hai, unhe dil se maanta hai.

He will *never* ditch a friend or throw them under the bus in tasks or internal voting.

But Pranit *might* —

But

**GK is strong even as a solo player.**

If BB tries to shake his group, he can still stand tall alone — perhaps even stronger.

Also, with family week coming, dynamics will change. Relationships soften, clarity comes, and negativity usually diffuses. I feel once he gets that emotional support, GK will be back with sharper instincts.

He just needs to keep his eyes open now — because everyone is playing individually, but GK’s strength is that he can win *without betraying anyone.*

And that’s exactly why he stands out.

GK ke pass clarity hain. Jo dost woh dost. Pehley se. Mridul ko bhee thee GK leeye. Baki ko nahin hain. Theek hain. Ab 2-3 haftey hain. Woh task mein jismey Pranit ne baaz ka naam leeya khaas naheen tha aur Pranit hi boora deekha hain . Uska karan bhee baaz ke leeye bakwaas hee thaa

Originally posted by: masked

I am in sync with your POV but in any game if there is a single winner any contestant whosoever he or she might be would turn on their close allies too if required for the trophy so whatever Pranit and even Ashnoor did with GK does not surprise me at all. I cannot say with 100 percent certainty but perhaps BB wanted to test GK with that 2 difficult conditions and perhaps BB wanted to expose the real face of the other contestants before GK by ultimately making Shehbaaz the captain bcoz BB's thinking starts from that point where the rest of the contestants thinking stops so BB perhaps planned all these things in advance. But BB being BB did not want to make it easy for GK too so perhaps note the narrative of all vs GK might be getting set that's why Ashnoor and Pranit have turned their backs on GK or perhaps Pranit knows now that GK's numbers game approach is not required now so he's gonna play for himself. So BB is the ultimate planner here. As far as the family week is concerned emotions are temporary not permanent so it's not gonna stop GK or even the rest of the contestants from making their strategies. Other contestants like Tanya or Farhana even if cunning are fine tuning their strategies but GK prefers the same safe approach. GK has to play his own individual game openly on the frontfoot that means do confrontation too if necessary without being illogical.Even though he's being seen in the Top 5 and as a potential winner the script can be flipped any time. The backfooted calculative strategy has its limitations too. The more GK prefers the safe approach the more there are chances of BB making the game more tougher for GK.

I understand your perspective, and I agree that towards the end everyone eventually has to play individually. That’s natural in a single-winner game.

But I honestly don’t feel GK is “safe” or “backfoot” anymore.

He took bold decision by choosing captaincy — fully aware the whole house would flip on him. A backfoot player would never take that risk.
Even on WKV, he stood his ground calmly but firmly. GK doesn’t shout, but he doesn’t bend either.

About Pranit and Ashnoor — I don’t think they’ve turned on him yet; I think they’re confused.
WKV pressure + BB manipulation + end-game stress creates misunderstandings between even the closest bonds.

That’s why I mentioned family week — not because emotions will change the game, but because family gives contestants clarity.
Once their families speak, their insecurities settle — and GK’s position becomes clearer to them too.

As for BB’s planning, yes — BB is always many steps ahead.
They clearly want this “all vs GK” tension because:

👉 Whenever GK’s promos are cut or centered on him, episodes trend and TRPs spike.
Makers know GK = buzz, that’s why they keep dragging him into bigger twists.

BB doesn’t test players who don’t matter.

And regarding confrontation —
GK does confront, but with logic.
He addressed Amaal during nepotism, he justified captaincy strongly, and he countered every allegation without becoming toxic.

He’s not loud, but he’s sharp.
And sometimes sharp players are harder to manipulate than loud ones.

You’re right that dynamics can flip any day — but GK is one of the few contestants who can still stand strong even if left solo.

That’s exactly why he’s a threat, and exactly why he’s being targeted.

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