‘Bigg Boss 19’ Full Guide: Confirmed Contestants, New Theme, Voting, Streaming Details
‘Bigg Boss’ returns with Salman Khan, a political twist, new contestants, and wildcard buzz featuring big international names.
The countdown ends – ‘Bigg Boss’ is officially back! Season 19 of the blockbuster reality show will premiere this month with Salman Khan returning as the host. This time, the show makers will bring a fresh twist titled ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’, where politics will meet entertainment. With contestants split into Ruling Party and Opposition factions, ‘Bigg Boss 19’ is promising to be one of the most unpredictable and drama-filled seasons yet. From new faces and gameplay to live polls and possible wildcard shocks, here’s everything fans need to know about the upcoming season.
The major hook of ‘Bigg Boss 19’ is its unique political theme. Housemates will participate in debates, governance-style tasks, and power shift challenges. Every choice – from leadership changes to rule implementations – will impact house dynamics, alliances, and eliminations. It’s not just survival anymore; it’s strategy, negotiation, and control.
The contestant line-up features a mix of TV actors, influencers, gamers, and entertainers:
1. Gaurav Khanna, known for ‘Anupamaa’, is reportedly the highest-paid contestant
2. Ashnoor Kaur, popular TV actress and youth icon
3. Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar, social media creators with huge followings
4. Baseer Ali, reality TV star
5. Siwet Tomar, model and actor
6. Hunar Hali (Gandhi), television actress
7. Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming), gamer and streaming sensation
8. Zeeshan Quadri, writer and actor
9. Abhishek Bajaj, known for both TV and film work
10. Shafaq Naaz, actress
Adding to the pre-season excitement is ‘Fans Ka Faisla’, a live poll where audiences choose between Mridul Tiwari and Shehbaz Badesha to enter the house. Voting is open on the JioHotstar app. Each user can cast up to 99 votes via the JioHotstar app.
The drama doesn’t stop with these participants. Wildcard entries may include international names like Mike Tyson, who’s reportedly in talks to enter for a week in October. Other buzzworthy names include WWE icon The Undertaker and high-profile lawyer Ali Kaashif Khan.
The Salman Khan-hosted reality show will begin streaming on JioHotstar from August 24 at 9:00 PM IST, followed by its TV broadcast on Colors at 10:30 PM IST.
