He went on to win Bigg Boss 19 and Celebrity MasterChef. Now, the actor’s latest avatar as Lord Rama at Agra’s Janakpuri Mahotsav 2026 has left fans in awe. Television actor Gaurav Khanna began his stint with reality shows after exiting the popular show Anupamaa .
The film is scheduled to release in theatres on November 5, 2026. After the event, the actor revealed that he had brought his parents along to watch the play. Gaurav was last seen on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 The actor was initially eliminated after being unable to perform a task due to an injury, but later returned as a wildcard contestant. Because of his injury, despite winning the elimination task against Rubina Dilaik and Ruhaanika Dhawan, however, he quit the show within a week.
Held at Bhavana Estate in Agra, the event featured a grand stage depicting the Ramayan. Gaurav played Lord Rama for the first time, with Vindu Dara Singh essaying the role of Lord Hanuman. They cheered and hooted for him as he performed on stage. It was the first time they had watched him perform live. For the unversed, Ranbir Kapoor is set to essay the role of Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Backed by Namit Malhotra, the film stars Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Actor Avinash Mishra eventually lifted the trophy, beating Orry and Rithvik Dhanjani. The show will mark Gaurav’s return to daily soaps after Anupamaa.
As Gaurav walked through the crowd towards the stage, fans were surprised by his “divine” transformation. Gaurav’s parents said they loved his performance as Lord Rama. Gaurav is now set to star opposite Shraddha Arya in Ektaa Kapoor’s upcoming show, according to reports. The yet-untitled project is said to be a romantic family drama and is still under development.
