Bigg Boss 19 Episode 81 Written Update: Gaurav Beats Shehbaz To Become Captain; Mridul EVICTED With Lowest Votes

Salman Khan hosted reality TV show Bigg Boss 19 is getting spicier as it gets closer to the Grand Finale. The competition between the contestants is clearly visible, and housemates are holding no bars

in proving their worth and value in the Bigg Boss house. In the latest episode, Gaurav Khanna beats Shehbaz Badesha to become the captain of the house, in the Captaincy task. On the other hand, Mridul Tiwari faces eviction as he gets the lowest votes from the audience. Here's what happened in the recent episode of Bigg Boss 19.The episode begins with Farrhana and Tanya discussing Abhishek. Tanya mentions that she won’t get to ask Ashnoor any questions as she gets called out soon after. Meanwhile, Amaal opens up about his rivalries in the music industry, revealing how he faced the “music mafia” and sharing that he originally wanted to become a cricketer.Later, Kunickaa asks Farrhana to help with household chores, but Farrhana refuses, saying a new captain will soon be selected. Amaal then recalls his first big break — composing for Salman Khan’s Jai Ho — and how its failure affected him.Farrhana praises Kunickaa, saying that even her smallest gestures are heartfelt. Amaal and Gaurav cheer both women on, while Kunickaa expresses that she truly felt Farrhana’s hug — unlike the fake affection she sometimes receives. She adds that she has no conflicts with anyone in the house.Tanya later discusses the food menu with Gaurav. He first lists fancy dishes, only to reveal afterward what he actually cooked. Gaurav then asks Tanya who might visit her during family week. She says her maasi might come and admits she doesn’t have many friends outside. Shehbaz later tells Gaurav that Tanya had told Pranit the same thing, but Gaurav advises him not to confront her.Bigg Boss then calls everyone to the political room. The contestants are divided into batches of three to pitch themselves for votes. Gaurav, Pranit, and Mridul form one group, while Kunickaa, Farrhana, and Tanya form another. A third group, including Shehbaz, gets half the time to make their pitch. Bigg Boss announces that the contestant with the fewest audience votes will be eliminated. Amaal and Tanya congratulate everyone for making it to the top 10.In the assembly room, Amaal and Farrhana speculate that Ashnoor or Malti might be the next to leave. Amaal and Gaurav later have a light moment, mimicking Salman Khan’s Kick dialogue “Main devil hoon,” with Amaal calling Farrhana his “villain.”The housemates finally face a live audience for the first time. Mridul gives an emotional speech about his humble roots and his bond with Gaurav Khanna. Pranit praises the audience’s love, calls Farrhana talented, and insists he never created drama for footage. Gaurav then shares his Bigg Boss journey, taking a witty jab at those who claim not to know him.After audience voting, Farrhana emerges safe. Amaal says Gaurav is the real winner of the task, though he often stirs conversations intentionally.In the final round, Farrhana, Tanya, and Kunickaa face the audience. Farrhana boldly declares she isn’t afraid of anyone and will always call truth the truth. Gaurav praises her performance but predicts she’ll spark more conflicts. Lastly, Shehbaz, Ashnoor, and Malti take their turn to impress the crowd.