Season 19 of Bigg Boss, themed “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar”, kicks off on August 24, 2025, with contestants divided into “Ruling Party” and “Opposition”—a fresh political flavor added to the house dynamics.
According to Reports, the confirmed names include:
- Gaurav Khanna – Celebrated TV actor (Anupamaa) and Celebrity MasterChef winner; reportedly the highest-paid contestant this season.
- Ashnoor Kaur – Former child actor turned TV star (Patiala Babes, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai); making her reality debut.
- Awez Darbar & Nagma Mirajkar – Influencer couple and content creators entering the house together, stirring interest amid breakup rumors.
- Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Hunar Hale, and Shafaq Naaz – A mix of seasoned reality stars and TV actors new to the Bigg Boss setup.
- Siwet Tomar and Khank Waghnani – Reality TV veterans from Roadies and Splitsvilla.
- Payal Dhare (Payal Gamingg) – Leading gaming content creator in India.
- Zeeshan Quadri – Acclaimed writer-actor-director, co-writer of Gangs of Wasseypur.
- Komplete lineup additions: Pranit More, Kunickaa Sadanand, Amaal Malik, Neelam Giri, Mridul Tiwari, and Tanya Mittal, combining influencers, creative professionals, and regional entertainers.
- Shehbaz Badesha – Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, entering via audience vote.
Public Vote: Mridul Vs. Shehbaz
A fan-driven twist offers the final spot to either YouTuber Mridul Tiwari or Shehbaz Badesha, decided through voting on JioHotstar.
Media and Fan Buzz
Even before the premiere, social media is aflame with speculation:
| Role | Contestant(s) |
|---|---|
| Established Actors | Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Abhishek Bajaj, Shafaq Naaz, Hunar Hale |
| Reality TV Stars | Baseer Ali, Siwet Tomar, Khank Waghnani |
| Influencers/Creators | Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Payal Gamingg, Pranit More, Tanya Mittal |
| Special Guests | Amaal Malik (composer), Zeeshan Quadri (writer-actor), Neelam Giri (Bhojpuri) |
| Fan Vote Spot | Mridul Tiwari or Shehbaz Badesha |
| Rumored Wildcards | Possibly Mike Tyson or The Undertaker |
