Week 1 Shockers: Gaurav Khanna, Neelam Giri and More Face First Elimination in Bigg Boss 19

Within just two days of Bigg Boss 19 kicking off, the atmosphere quickly escalated from warm introductions to fiery confrontations. Instead of your usual format, the show handed power to the contestants themselves—tasking them with nominating two fellow housemates each for eviction. This high-stakes rule sparked razor-sharp moves and created early alliances and divisions.

Meet the First Nominees

Seven contestants found themselves in danger this week:

• Gaurav Khanna

• Neelam Giri

• Tanya Mittal

• Abhishek Bajaj

• Pranit More

• Zeeshan Qadri

• Natalia Janoszek

These nominations set a dramatic tone early on—especially with some of the more reserved players already in the hot seat.

Under the Spotlight: Gaurav’s Strategy or Slip?

Despite a low-key start, Gaurav Khanna was emphatically nominated—some called it a reaction to his indifferent handling of duties, and others cited his silent dominance. As one housemate put it bluntly, “you’re giving everyone tasks and sitting free,” expressing sharp jealousy and strategic insight into his gameplay.

When Emotion Took Charge

For many, the nominations sparked a wave of raw emotion. Tanya Mittal found herself in tears, reeling from feelings of betrayal. Others, caught off-guard by the newfound vulnerability of house politics, quickly recalibrated alliances and tactics.

Rules, Twists, and Tears

Meanwhile, the first eviction itself came with a twist: Farhana Bhatt was voted out by the housemates and yet secretly shifted to a “secret room.” This move leaves the entire house second-guessing—because Great Bigg Boss drama doesn’t reveal its full hand until later.

Week 1 of Bigg Boss 19 didn’t just break the ice—it shattered it. With nominations biased toward both quiet strategists and emotional reactors, the season’s tone has been firmly set. One thing’s clear: calm waters won’t last long in the game ahead.