The November 13, 2025, episode of Bigg Boss 19 opened with the aftermath of the mid-week eviction, where fans entered the house for live voting. Mridul Tiwari received the fewest votes and was eliminated on the spot. The highest votes went to Gaurav Khanna and Shahbaz Badesha, making them the official contenders for captaincy. But Bigg Boss already had a major twist waiting for them.
Bigg Boss Unleashes a High-Stakes Ration Task
During the ration task, Bigg Boss called Gaurav aside and revealed a shocking dilemma. One option would immediately make him captain but would result in the entire house getting nominated and surviving the week on only thirty percent ration. The other option would make Shahbaz the captain and ensure full rations for everyone with no nominations. After thinking for a couple of minutes, Gaurav chose himself, locking his captaincy and pushing the entire house into nomination chaos.
House Erupts as Gaurav’s Decision is Announced
Once Bigg Boss revealed Gaurav’s decision to everyone, the atmosphere shifted instantly. Contestants realized they must now survive the entire week with limited supplies while being nominated for eviction. The reactions ranged from shock to frustration, but no one was more affected than Shahbaz.
Shahbaz Breaks Down and Accuses Bigg Boss of Unfairness
Shahbaz collapsed emotionally after learning that he wasn’t even shown a video or given an equal chance. He accused Bigg Boss of favoring Gaurav and said that he should be made the winner directly if the makers wanted him to win. His breakdown grew more intense as he requested to be thrown out of the house because he felt humiliated and cheated. Tanya privately told others that Shahbaz’s real frustration came from not being able to see his social media followers, something he often obsesses about. Amal, Malti, and Tanya stood by him and accused the makers of manipulating the game for drama.
Banter and Tension Between Amal and Tanya
In the middle of the drama, Amal teased Tanya about betraying a friend, which triggered another heated exchange. Kunika tried to step in but added fuel by saying both were obsessed with each other. Tanya snapped back by taking a jab at Amal’s bodyguard and claimed his glasses were more expensive. Their love-hate argument continued, adding an entertaining layer to the otherwise tense atmosphere.
Nepotism Debate Sparks Between Amal and Gaurav
The episode also saw an emotional debate on privilege and nepotism. Gaurav shared that meeting Salman Khan was a significant moment for him, leading Amal to open up about his own struggles. He described being rejected from shows because of his surname and revealed painful experiences his mother endured as Daboo Malik’s wife. Amal said that being born into a legacy added pressure rather than advantage and that his family had to struggle financially despite being known. Gaurav responded by saying that the first opportunity often comes through luck or connections, but sustaining success requires hard work.
Kitchen Clash Between Ashnoor and Malti
Tension spilled into the kitchen when Malti asked Ashnoor to turn off the gas. Ashnoor retorted sharply and called her crazy, which infuriated Malti. The two clashed verbally before Tanya commented privately that Malti tends to act unstable intentionally to get attention from others.
Contestants Check Their Instagram Followers
Another twist came when Bigg Boss gave housemates the chance to check their Instagram followers by sacrificing ten percent of the weekly ration. This decision triggered excitement and insecurity. Kunika saw her followers rise significantly. Farhana was stunned to discover she had jumped from forty thousand to more than a million followers. Tanya saw a huge jump from two and a half million to three point seven million. Amal also chose to check his followers, further reducing the house ration.
Malti Claims She Broke the House Group Intentionally
In a surprising conversation with Gaurav, Malti proudly confessed she had deliberately broken house groups. She said she planted doubts between contestants one by one, manipulating Nehal, Farhana, Neelam, and Tanya to create conflicts. She claimed this was her long-term strategy and that she succeeded in confusing everyone.
Gaurav Officially Becomes Captain
Despite the uproar, Gaurav remained firm about his decision. Bigg Boss declared him the new captain, confirmed the nomination of all other contestants, and announced that only a thirty percent ration would be available for the week. Shahbaz continued to cry and express disappointment, feeling that he had been treated unfairly. The episode ended with high emotional intensity, setting the stage for a dramatic and unpredictable week inside the house.