Overview
- Khanna argued he did not win because of fame or pedigree, crediting two decades of work and his performance on the show.
- He said he has not been a Colors TV regular for 15 years, naming Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga Kam in 2010 as his last project with the channel.
- Show coverage notes he was initially criticized for low visibility before adopting a more vocal, strategic approach after week four.
- He defeated Farrhana Bhatt to take the trophy and a ₹50 lakh cash prize when the season ended on December 7.
- After the finale he launched a YouTube channel and set sights on OTT and film roles, also claiming the finale’s TRPs beat Anupamaa.