Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.
© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
Tags:
In focus
Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 is set to arrive in two weeks. This year, the digital-first season will stream on JioCinema, and after 90 minutes, the episode will air on Colors TV. On Thursday, the makers released the show’s official trailer, in which Salman dropped hints about the new season. Promising viewers an intriguing dose of “demo-crazy,” he further amped up excitement for Bigg Boss 19. At SCREEN, we’ve already shared some exclusive details about the season, and now, we have even more updates on the show’s contestants.
Like we had informed earlier, this season it won’t be Bigg Boss Chahte Hai, but rather Bigg Boss Jaanna Chhate Hai. The audience will play a crucial role in deciding nominations and making other key decisions on the show this year. In line with the political theme, contestants will be divided into two teams — the ruling party and the opposition. Each week, they will compete in a satta badal task to elect a new sarkaar to run the house.
This season will feature 15 contestants entering the show, with three to four wild card entries expected to join later. According to an update from our source, 10 contestants have already been locked, and the casting this year is said to be the best in the last two seasons. Another source revealed that the makers plan to truly level up the game by casting friends, co-stars, rivals, and exes to spice things up. For instance, Apoorva Mukhija could find herself pitted against her The Traitors co-star Purav Jha. Similarly, Siwet Tomar could find himself pitted against Khank Whagnani. Both acquaintances would be placed on opposing teams to ensure fairness in the ‘rajneeti’ that unfolds in the Bigg Boss 19 house.
A source also shared, “The game is leveling up this year. While the entire perception around the show has been that it is biased and orchestrated, this year, the makers are trying to change that perspection. Even the contestants are leveled up.” Host Salman Khan is also said to be very involved in the show this year.
While the final list of contestants will only be revealed on premiere day, a few names rumoured to be confirmed include Dheeraj Dhoopar, Sailesh Lodha, Gurucharan Singh, Hunar Gandhi, Mr. Faisu, Dhanashree Verma, Apoorva Mukhija, and Pooja Gamingg. Others still in talks are Purav Jha, Nidhi Shah, Jannat Zubair, Hiba Nawab, Sreeram Chandra, and Gaurav Khanna. It was also reported last week that The Traitors contestant Elnaaz Norouzi was offered Rs 6 crore per week to appear on the show, but had to decline due to film commitments.
Bigg Boss 19 starts from August 24 at 9 pm on JioHotstar and 10:30 pm on Colors TV. Salman Khan will be hosting the show for three months.
Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.
