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India Today
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rejections to winning Roadies XX, the underdog story of Gullu from Elvish's team
Digital content creator Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu surprised everyone by emerging as the winner of the 'MTV Roadies XX (Double Cross)' finale on Sunday night. Gullu, from Elvish's team, had to face many setbacks before finally succeeding on the popular reality show. Here's an insight into his underdog story of resilience amid rejections:Gullu, who won the Rs 10 lakh prize money and a Hero Karizma bike, showcased his talent during the auditions. However, he was evicted by his own gang even after impressing the panel, which included Elvish, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Rhea Chakraborty, and Gautam Gulati. Gullu made a comeback as a wildcard entrant, which later led to his victory in the aka Kushal Tanwar's dramatic victory After his dramatic return to 'MTV Roadies XX (Double Cross)', Gullu was initially a part of Gautam Gulati's team. Later, to everyone's surprise, he rejoined Elvish's gang after getting the finale ticket. After his victory, Elvish expressed his happiness in an emotional Instagram post. He wrote, "I'm completely overwhelmed with emotions right now! I'm thrilled to announce that my brother Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) and I have WON the season of Roadies Double Cross! This journey has been an incredible ride, and I'm so grateful to have shared it with my bro! We did it, Gullu (sic)!"Gullu's journey of rejection and redemptionApart from braving the betrayals and gang politics in 'MTV Roadies XX (Double Cross)', Gullu also had his initial struggles before entering the spotlight. Before experiencing being starstruck in the 20th season of the cult reality show, he initially owned a small cafe. To his disappointment, it shut down within months. That setback led him to YouTube and 'Roadies'.advertisementIn 2019, he was rejected by 'Roadies'. However, his wildcard entry in 2025 completely turned the tables. In 2024, Gullu turned to content creation. His grassroot humour and swagger resonated with many. With a degree in hotel management and stints at Radisson and Knight Rider Junction, his tenacity along with rustic comedy and grounded persona helped him through his underdog journey.'MTV Roadies XX (Double Cross)' is available for streaming on JioHotstar and MTV.
India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Gullu Aka Kushal Tanwar From Elvish Yadav's Team Bags Roadies Double Cross Winner Title, Takes Home Rs 10 Lakhs
The winner of Roadies Double Cross is finally here! The title has been bagged by Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar, who took home prize money of ₹10 lakhs and a Hero Karizma bike. Kushal was a part of Elvish Yadav's team, and this season marked Elvish's debut as a mentor on Roadies. Kushal's journey on the show was filled with highs and lows. He was evicted mid-season, only to return as a wild card contestant. He then joined Gautam Gulati's team. However, after winning the Ticket to Finale, Kushal made a bold move—he decided to 'double cross' Gautam and rejoined his former Gang Leader, Elvish, ahead of the finale. (This is a developing story)
