Bigg Boss 19- Entertainment Begins
- Premiere Date: August 24, 2025 (today).
- OTT Streaming: Watch the grand premiere live on Jio Hotstar at 9:00 PM IST.
- TV Broadcast: Tune in to Colors TV from 10:30 PM IST.
Show Hosts
- Salman Khan returns as the main host.
- Co-hosts: Karan Johar and Farah Khan are also reportedly hosting alongside Salman Khan this season, introducing a new dynamic to the show.
Season Format and Theme
- New Theme: Bigg Boss 19 revolves around democracy and politics, shifting from the traditional captain format to electing a house leader.
- House Division: The Bigg Boss house will be split into two parties, with leaders chosen by in-house elections.
- Duration: Expected to run for 5 months instead of the usual 3 (official announcement pending).
Bigg Boss 19 Contestants: Confirmed & Expected (Opening List)
Confirmed by Jio Hotstar:
- Amaal Mallik (singer-composer)
- Awez Darbar (content creator)
- Nagma Mirajkar (Awez Darbar’s alleged girlfriend, influencer)
- Gaurav Khanna (TV actor)
Expected/Reported names:
- Shriram Chandra (singer)
- Apoorva Mukhija (social media influencer)
- Baseer Ali (Splitsvilla fame)
- Zeishan Quadri (Gangs Of Wasseypur actor)
- Gurcharan Singh (TV actor)
- Purav Jha (TV actor)
- Sivet Tomar (TV actor)
- Shailesh Lodha (TV actor)
- Ashnoor Kaur (TV actor)
- Abhishek Bajaj (TV actor)
The full contestant list will be unveiled during tonight’s grand premiere.
Catch the first episode and full contestant reveal on Jio Hotstar at 9 PM or Colors TV at 10:30 PM IST!
Also Read: Bigg Boss Telugu Season 8 Contestants Remunerations