New Delhi: Bigg Boss 19 finalist Pranit More reveals the tears behind his laughs. From brutal bullying over looks and village jabs to deleted Salman Khan jokes that fans dug up, the comedian fought hard to finish third.
How did school taunts toughen him? Why skip love angles despite chances? And that shocking eviction power—did it cost a friendship? In an India Today exclusive, Pranit spills on emotional lows, Gaurav Khanna bromance, and his fresh start post-show.
Emotional rollercoaster inside house
Pranit More entered Bigg Boss 19 as a stand-up comic, aiming to reveal his deeper side beyond quick clips. “People don’t understand what other traits I have in my personality, how I am emotionally, and I wanted the world to know it,” he told India Today. The show tested him with bullying, but he grew stronger, learning to confront put-downs and stand tall. Finishing third felt like a win, especially with close pal Gaurav Khanna taking the trophy.
Friendships and fights that shaped him
Pranit shared joy from his PM Show segments, where even distant housemates joined in laughs and hugs. “Those who didn’t even talk to me also came and said that we want to be around,” he recalled. His bond with Malti Chahar soured at the end, but got patched up post-finale—she’s still a bit mad, yet a friend. The lowest point? A nasty clash with Baseer Ali, who snapped, “Go back to your village.” Those words lingered.
Handling bullies and bold choices
Targeted for his looks with cruel nicknames, Pranit drew from school days. “It was difficult, but when you are bullied in school, you learn how to handle these things. I think I have built a strong coping mechanism,” he said. He stayed away from drama or romance: “I was never interested in this… You should never involve matters of the heart with people you work with.” A twist gave him eviction power; he saved Ashnoor Kaur, but Abhishek Bajaj exited—hoping to fix that rift too.
Jokes, wins, and what’s next
Fans unearthed Pranit’s old Bollywood roasts, including Salman Khan bits he deleted pre-show. Blushing, he joked, “That chapter has ended, now I will start afresh.” Going forward, he’ll think twice: “Indian stand-up only wants to give people happiness, and if someone is getting offended, we will look into it”. Despite early “weakest” tags, voters connected with his realness. “The show is over today, but I feel that a new journey has started for me,” the second runner-up beamed.