Bigg Boss 19 ended with a grand finale on December 7 where Gaurav Khanna lifted the trophy of the reality show. It’s usually the winner who gets the maximum amount, but this time, things seem to be a little different as fifth-placed contestant Amaal Mallik has reportedly earned far more than the season’s champion.
Amaal Mallik finishes fifth but emerges as a top earner
Amaal, who finished as the fourth runner-up, surprised many by lasting 105 days inside the house. While stepping out on finale night, he said he never imagined he would end up in the fifth spot, though he admitted the competition had been tougher than expected.Throughout the season, Amaal made headlines for his bond with Shehbaz Badesha and his frequent disagreements with fellow finalist Tanya Mittal, keeping him in the news week after week.
Amaal earned more than the winner Gaurav Khanna
According to a report by Koimoi, Amaal emerged as one of the highest-paid contestants of Bigg Boss 19. He was reportedly paid Rs 8.75 lakh per week. Over 15 weeks, this added up to a total earning of Rs 1.31 crore. His per-day compensation is estimated at about Rs 1.25 lakh.This amount is way higher than the show’s Rs 50 lakh prize money, almost 163 per cent more than what the winner received.
Bigg Boss 19 Finale results
The final results placed Gaurav Khanna as the winner of the season, followed by Farrhana Bhatt as the first runner-up. Pranit More secured the second runner-up spot, Tanya Mittal finished third runner-up, and Amaal Mallik ended his journey as the fourth runner-up.
What Gaurav Khanna won after winning Bigg Boss 19
As the winner, Gaurav took home Rs 50 lakh, the Bigg Boss trophy and a car he won during a task earlier in the season. However, his victory has mixed reactions from viewers. While many fans were happy about him lifting the trophy, others were of the view that contestants like Farrhana or Amaal were more deserving.
Farrhana calls Gaurav an ‘undeserving winner’
In an interview with Filmygyan, Farrhana said she was disappointed with the final result. She called Gaurav an “undeserving winner,” saying he had not made any major impact during the season. She suggested that his TV fan base might have helped him secure votes. She also said she respected the audience’s decision even though she did not agree with it.
Fans declare Amaal as the ‘real winner of Bigg Boss 19’
Amaal Mallik, meanwhile, has been receiving overwhelming support online. Many viewers have labelled him the “real winner” of Bigg Boss 19, praising his journey, friendships and the entertainment he provided despite finishing fifth.