Bigg Boss 19 contestant list: Gaurav Khanna, Shraddha Arya, Karan Singh Grover approached for Salman Khan-hosted show

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Several names have long been in contention for Bigg Boss, including Dheeraj Dhoopar, Kanika Mann, Mr. Faisu, Flying Beast (Gaurav Taneja), Apoorva Mukhija, Mickey Makeover, Daisy Shah, and Khushi Dubey.

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Celebrities who have rejected the Bigg Boss 19

While Anita Hassanandani and Krishna Shroff were initially reported to be in talks for Bigg Boss 19, the two will not be part of the show. They have already begun shooting for a Zee TV reality series titled Choriyaan Chali Gaon, which is scheduled to film for two and a half months. Munmun Dutta, who was also rumoured to be leaving Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has denied participating in Bigg Boss 19. Other names who have reportedly turned down the show include Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor, Purav Jha, Raj Kundra, Lata Saberwal, Iulia Vantur, Mamta Kulkarni, Sharad Malhotra, Jannat Zubair, and Samay Raina.

Bigg Boss 19 is expected to feature multiple hosts this season. While Salman Khan will reportedly host the show for the first three months, Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are likely to join as hosts during the final two months.