01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
From wildcard to winner: How Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu stole the show in Roadies Double Cross with Elvish Yadav
Wildcard entrant Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu clinched victory in Roadies Double Cross, mentored by YouTuber Elvish Yadav. Initially ousted by his own gang, his dramatic return and switch back to Team Elvish proved pivotal. Gullu's win, marked by resilience and raw emotion, turned him into a symbol of perseverance in a season full of twists and betrayals.
Kushal Tanwar, known as Gullu, emerged as the winner of Roadies XX: Double Cross, representing Elvish Yadav's gang. Starting strong but later evicted, he returned as a wildcard and made a powerful comeback.
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Roadies XX: Drama, Betrayal, and Redemption
In a finale that blended raw emotion with nerve-wracking intensity, Kushal Tanwar — fondly known as Gullu — emerged as the winner of MTV Roadies XX : Double Cross. Representing YouTuber Elvish Yadav 's gang, the underdog contestant walked away with ₹10 lakh in prize money and a Hero Kaizma bike, scripting a remarkable story of resilience and made his first mark during the auditions, impressing a panel that included Elvish Yadav, Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Rhea Chakraborty, and Gautam Gulati. Though he started off as a strong contender, his journey took an unexpected turn when he was evicted by his own gang. Yet, like every great comeback story, Gullu returned — this time as a wildcard — and made his presence absorbed into Gautam Gulati's team post-eviction, Kushal stunned everyone by switching back to Elvish Yadav's gang after securing a ticket to the finale. The bold move became the turning point in his Roadies journey , setting the stage for one of the show's most emotionally charged victories.'This win is more than just a title,' Gullu said after the finale. 'It's a silent scream finally heard. There was no one to support me, no guiding hand. I went through it all alone. But I never gave up.' His words resonated with viewers across the country, who saw in him a reflection of every person fighting to be seen, to be was Elvish Yadav's debut season as a gang leader on Roadies, and winning it with Gullu by his side added a feather to his cap. 'From Day 1, I saw fire in him,' Elvish said. 'He didn't just win tasks, he won hearts. His journey is what Roadies is all about — unpredictability, loyalty, and passion.'The 20th season of the cult reality show was steeped in twists, dramatic betrayals, and gang politics. From open clashes between gang leaders to internal rivalries among contestants, Double Cross lived up to its name. But amid the chaos, Gullu's quiet strength and strategic choices shone much of Gullu's personal life remains private, his Roadies journey spoke volumes. A contestant with no apparent backing or showbiz connections, he relied on performance and persistence to make his mark. His journey — marked by rejection, self-belief, and a well-timed comeback — now stands as one of Roadies' most inspiring narratives.