Bigg Boss 19 has formally launched, and JioHotstar is currently hosting its big premiere. To begin a 105-day adventure full of drama and surprising turns, contestants have started to join the home. To greet the new group of housemates, Salman Khan returns as host.
Each episode of this season will be streamed online before its television broadcast, adding a digital-first twist. The ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkar’ theme provides housemates more authority and accountability, although Bigg Boss will primarily be there to intervene when necessary.
The season has begun on a thrilling note with the arrival of players like Gaurav Khanna, Awez Darbar, and Nagma Mirajkar.
Here are all of the participants who’ve entered the show.
- Gaurav Khanna: At the Bigg Boss 19 launch, host Salman Khan welcomed television personality and MasterChef winner Gaurav Khanna. Before having a lighthearted discussion with Salman on stage, Gaurav made a vibrant entrance and danced to the song Main Hoon Na. He introduced himself as a “green flag,” and he played some fun games.
- Ashnoor Kaur: The television actress has formally entered the Bigg Boss Season 19 house as the first competitor. The actress started her career in television in 2009 and is well-known for her parts in Patiala Babes, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Saath Nibhana Saathiya, and other series.
- Tanya Mittal: Zeishan Quadri was joined on the broadcast by Tanya Mittal, a motivational speaker and spiritual influencer. During the launch, host Salman Khan was spotted having fun with some of her well-liked social media videos. Since winning the title of Miss Asia in 2018, Tanya has established a robust online presence, gaining more than 2.5 million Instagram followers.
- Zeishan Quadri: One of the newcomers to the Bigg Boss 19 house is Zeishan Quadri, an actor, writer, and director. He immediately made his presence known by jokingly interacting with host Salman Khan on stage. After initially becoming well-known in 2012 with Gangs of Wasseypur, Zeeshan went on to appear in movies like Chhalaang and Revolver Rani.
- Nagma Mirajkar: Nagma Mirajkar, a popular social media influencer with a large internet following, has also joined Bigg Boss 19. She and Awez Darbar humorously acknowledged before her tenure that they aren’t sure if they should consider themselves to be close friends or a couple. Fans are already excited about her involvement and can’t wait to see how she interacts and competes with the other competitors.
- Awez Darbar: With a dynamic dance performance, social media sensation Awez Darbar celebrated his Bigg Boss 19 debut. He is the brother-in-law of Bigg Boss Season 7 winner Gauahar Khan and the son of music composer Ismail Darbar. Salman Khan, the host, asked him if his love, Nagma Mirajkar, would have an impact on his trip on the show before he entered the house. In addition to creating material, Awez runs a prosperous dancing studio in Mumbai.
- Nehal Chudasama: It has been reported that model and fitness instructor Nehal Chudasama will compete on Bigg Boss 19. She became well-known in 2018 after taking home the title of Miss Diva Universe. That same year, she represented India in the Miss Universe pageant.
- Baseer Ali: Salman Khan presented Baseer Ali as a “reality show veteran,” and he has joined other participants in the home. The model, who was born in Hyderabad, won MTV Splitsvilla 10 after starting his TV career with MTV Roadies in 2017. After making an appearance in Ace of Space, he last appeared in 2023 on the well-liked daily serial opera Kundali Bhagya.
- Abhishek Bajaj: Baseer Ali, Nehal Chudasama, and actor Abhishek Bajaj, who has starred in movies like Student of the Year 2, entered. He made a joke about his entry, saying, “Sabke ghar mein karega raj hamara Bajaj.” Abhishek is busy as a model and frequently features in music videos in addition to his acting career.
- Natalia Janoszek: Bigg Boss 19 has welcomed Polish model and actress Natalia Janoszek, who starred in Housefull 5 and War 2. She sang a Hindi song to enchant the audience, although acknowledging on stage that her Hindi is not very good. Natalia added that although she is eager to take on the task, she is a little anxious about her experience in the house.
- Pranit More: The audience was in stitches after Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Pranit More’s brief comedic performance. He made headlines earlier this year when he was beaten on stage after making jokes about actor Veer Pahariya. The event received a lot of media attention.
- Farrhana Bhatt: an actress and peace campaigner from Srinagar, proclaimed herself as the season’s winner and villain. She has previously starred in Bollywood movies such as Notebook and Laila Majnu. She is a national Taekwondo champion and a gold medallist in addition to being an actress.
- Neelam Giri: The Salman Khan-hosted reality program now features Bhojpuri film star Neelam Giri. She made a stunning entrance and immediately won over the audience with her vivacious dancing moves to well-known Bhojpuri songs.
- Kunickaa Sadanand: Salman Khan introduced Kunickaa Sadanand as one of the confirmed contenders, adding that he was seeing her after nearly two decades. On stage, the pair laughed over old memories and reminisced about their past partnerships. Since the 1980s, Kunickaa has been a part of Bollywood, starring in movies such as Hum Saath Saath Hain, Khiladi, and Koyla.
- Mridul Tiwari: YouTuber Mridul Tiwari secured his spot in the house after defeating Shehbaz Badesha in the highly anticipated Fans Ka Faisla episode. Strong fan support helped Mridul secure the position, making him one of today’s most well-known digital producers.
- Amaal Mallik: Singer and composer Amaal Mallik performed the song Kaun Tujhe from M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story live onstage. He talked candidly about his personal life with Salman Khan, admitting that he was unmarried and had hoped for love to come back. He also spoke about his desire to cut ties with his family and his previous battles with depression. Amaal is the older brother of singer Armaan Malik and the son of music director Daboo Malik.
Bigg Boss Season 19 premiered initially on JioHotstar at 9:00 p.m., followed by a television broadcast on Colors at 10:30 p.m. To watch every moment of the action as it happens, fans may also take advantage of a 24-hour live feed on the internet.
