The 19th season of the highly anticipated reality show Bigg Boss has premiered on August 24, 2025. Superstar Salman Khan is back as the host, bringing his signature charisma and unmatched entertainment to television.
This season promises a major format shift with a theme centered around politics, titled 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar,' where key decisions will be made by the contestants themselves. The Bigg Boss house will be split into two parties, with elections held to choose a leader, moving away from the traditional captain system.
The premiere of Bigg Boss 19 is available for streaming on JioCinema/Hotstar at 9 pm and will air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
While the official contestant list is still unfolding, several names are creating buzz online. Reportedly confirmed contestants include:
Other names circulating as potential contestants include Abhishek Bajaj, Zeishan Quadri, Tanya Mittal, Neelam Giri and Mridul Tiwari. There was a "Fans Ka Faisla" poll where audiences could vote for either Shehbaz Badesha or Mridul Tiwari to enter the house.
Adding to the anticipation, there are reports of Karan Johar and Farah Khan joining Salman Khan as co-hosts this season. The season is also expected to run for five months instead of the usual three.
The new season features a vibrant eye logo with shades of blue, yellow, pink, white, and purple. The Bigg Boss 19 house has a nature-themed "Cabin in the Woods" design with bold colors, animal motifs, and a new assembly room.
There are also speculations that Salman Khan's remuneration for this season might cross ₹300 crore, although there is no official confirmation.
