The highly anticipated Bigg Boss 19 has premiered on August 24, 2025, with Salman Khan returning as the host. This season promises a fresh twist with the theme "Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar," where housemates take control and steer the show's direction. The audience will also have a significant role in shaping the narrative. The show is streaming on JioCinema/Hotstar at 9 pm and will air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
Here is a list of contestants who have entered the Bigg Boss 19 house:
Gaurav Khanna: Known for his role in Anupamaa, Gaurav Khanna has been a part of the television industry for over 21 years. He gained significant recognition for his role in Anupamaa and further proved his culinary skills by winning Celebrity MasterChef. He is the ninth contestant to enter the house.
Amaal Mallik: Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik is the brother of Armaan Malik. He has been welcomed warmly by Salman Khan as the final contestant.
Awez Darbar: A popular choreographer, dancer, influencer, and YouTuber, Awez Darbar is the son of Ismail Darbar. He rose to fame with his TikTok dance videos and has millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube.
Nagma Mirajkar: A well-known social media influencer with a massive online following, Nagma Mirajkar has entered the Bigg Boss 19 house. She and Awez Darbar admitted they are unsure whether to label themselves as a couple or just close friends.
Ashnoor Kaur: Ashnoor Kaur began her acting journey as a child artist at the age of 5 in Jhansi Ki Rani.
Mridul Tiwari: A YouTube content creator with 4.5 million followers on Instagram and 1.9 crore subscribers on YouTube, Mridul Tiwari is competing against Shehbaz Badesha for a spot on Bigg Boss 19. Mridul won the audience vote and entered the house with Kunickaa Sadanand.
Kunickaa Sadanand: Veteran actress Kunickaa Sadanand, who has worked with Salman Khan in a few films, has entered Bigg Boss 19. Salman introduced her, saying he has known her for a long time and fondly calls her 'Toofan'.
Baseer Ali: Baseer Ali is a model, actor, and TV personality. He won MTV Splitsvilla 10.
Abhishek Bajaj: An Indian actor and model, Abhishek Bajaj began with TV shows like Parvarrish and later moved to films. His Bollywood debut was Student of the Year 2.
Zeishan Quadri: Writer, director, and actor Zeishan Quadri rose to prominence in 2012 with Gangs of Wasseypur.
Neelam Giri: Neelam Giri has worked with Bhojpuri stars like Khesarilal Yadav and Nirahua aka Dinesh Lal Yadav. Bigg Boss 19 will mark her debut, where viewers will see her true personality.
Tanya Mittal: A spiritual influencer and motivational speaker, Tanya Mittal, has a strong digital presence with over 2.5 million followers on Instagram.
Natalia Janoszek: Gaurav Khanna entered the house with Natalia Janoszek.
Pranit More: Farrhana Bhatt joins Pranit More as a contestant.
Farrhana Bhatt: Actress and peace activist Farrhana Bhatt from Srinagar has entered Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant.
Nehal Chudasama: Model and fitness coach Nehal Chudasama has been confirmed as one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 19.
This season's theme is politics, promising drama, rivalries, and unexpected twists. The role of the audience remains the same, as they will decide who stays and who goes. The housemates will not vote each other out; the voting and final power will remain with the audience.
