Bigg Boss 20 Contestants, Premiere Episode: Jay Bhanushali sends love to Mahhi Vij, says ‘the don is in the house’

Sana Makbul has added fuel to the buzz around Mahhi Vij with a cryptic social media post following her entry in the Bigg Boss 20 house. Sana hinted that she knows the contestant’s “true colours” and suggested that viewers will soon see them for themselves. While fans are connecting the dots to Mahhi, Sana has not directly named her in the post. Sana wrote, “I know her true colours, the world will know them now,” and later added, “You guys know her name,” further intensifying the speculation among viewers.

In a conversation with Rohed Khan, Arishfa Khan opened up about her acting journey and revealed that she started working in the industry at the age of nine. She shared that her first show was with Colors, marking the beginning of her television career. Arishfa further revealed that she has worked in 18 shows so far and featured in around 15-16 advertisements. She also spoke about her film experience, mentioning Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3, which starred Sanjay Dutt in the lead role. She is from Lucknow but later shifted to Mumbai.

Bigg Boss 13 runner-up Asim Riaz has seemingly taken a swipe at the ongoing Bigg Boss 20 season. On Monday, September 7, he shared a cryptic post on X that simply read, “Another Flop Season Loading.”

Qazi Touqeer is already making an impression on Bigg Boss 20, and viewers are wondering what kind of journey he will have inside the house. The Fame Gurukul winner, who shot to fame in 2005 and became a popular singing sensation, has the personality and entertainment potential to either emerge as one of the season’s biggest entertainers or end up being the house’s comic relief.

Gullu, Kanika Mann and Love Gill were seen in a candid conversation about their work, the projects they have been part of, and their experiences of featuring in music videos. During the chat, Gullu had everyone laughing when he revealed that he had dropped out of college, pursued hotel management, and once dreamed of becoming a truck driver in Canada and Australia but his visa was rejected. He also shared that he worked in a mall for 'half an hour' as he did not like the job.

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Kanika Mann is ready to step out of the characters audiences have seen her play on screen and reveal her real personality inside the reality show. Sharing an emotional message with fans, she said, “You have seen me in so many characters, sometimes as a daughter-in-law, sometimes as a daughter. Trust me, I genuinely feel that you have given so much love to every character of mine. So thank you so much for that. And hence, I felt that it’s time for you to meet the real Kanika behind all these characters.” Explaining her decision to enter the show, Kanika added, “I want you to know who I am. Without any script, without any character, without any retakes. But the real me — my personality, my mistakes, my feelings, my craziness, my fun, everything, my truth.” She further questioned whether fans would love the real Kanika as much as they loved her onscreen characters and asked for their support throughout her journey. Promising that she has bigger plans than simply surviving inside the house, Kanika concluded, “I am not coming to this house just to stay. I am coming here to be remembered. So I need your love. Do support me. Do vote for me whenever it’s needed. The trophy is coming home.”

Actor Aasif Khan, known for his roles in web shows such as Paatal Lok, Panchayat and Jamtara, shared an emotional message for his fans ahead of entering the Bigg Boss 20 house. Reflecting on his journey from a small town, he said, “I am not here to ask you for anything. I am not here to make any request. I just want to say a thank you that has been due for many years to my entire audience, my entire public.” Aasif recalled starting out with tiny roles and credited his fans for helping him reach where he is today, saying, “You were the ones who, when I was standing in the back rows, held my finger and brought me forward.” Calling his Bigg Boss entry a result of their love, he added, “Today, I am going to become a part of that show because of you, because of your love.” Aasif also made it clear that winning the trophy is not his ultimate aim, saying, “Trophy winning is not my goal. My goal has always been to win the hearts of my audience.” He ended by asking fans to forgive him if he makes any mistakes during his journey and thanked them for helping him reach this milestone.

The first day inside the Bigg Boss 20 house began on a high-energy note as the contestants woke up to the peppy Bollywood track ‘Dil Dance Maare Re’ from Tashan. The song set the mood for the housemates as they got ready to begin their journey. Love Gill jumped out of her bed dancing on the song.

Hip-hop artist Yung DSA, who hails from Pune and rose to fame after one of his songs went viral in 2024, is all set to bring his raw energy and culture to the Bigg Boss 20 house. In a video message, he said, "I have come to Bigg Boss 20 and I know even after this, you guys are going to give me a lot of love and support.” Talking about what his participation means to him, he added, “This is for community, this is for hip-hop, this is for music. We are representing real shit, man.” Yung DSA urged fans to watch the show with their families and said he has entered the reality show to represent his culture and slang while showing people “how you rise from zero, why you do it, what you do it for and how far you go after making it.” He concluded with his signature enthusiasm, “Let's go gang, Paddhat Cheer. Keep loving me like this. Love you all guys. Bigg Boss, peace. Peace is not going to stay in the house.”

Beauty and fashion influencer Arishfa Khan, one of the contestants on Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 20, shared an emotional video message ahead of entering the reality show. With an Instagram following of 29.1 million, Arishfa said, “Hi guys, this is my last video. I think when this video comes out, I will already be inside the Bigg Boss house. I am very excited, very nervous and emotional because this is the first time I am staying away from my mamma and my family.” Calling the opportunity and journey special, she promised to give her best and added, “I am not scared of anything because I know my Arushi fans and all my fans, whom I call my family, are with me and will continue to support me.” She further asked her fans for their love and support, saying she wants to remain her real self inside the house. Arishfa concluded on a confident note, “I am going to give my best and make all of you feel very proud. Inshallah, I will come back after winning. I am enough on my own.”

Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu shared a video message on Instagram, announcing his entry into the Bigg Boss 20 house and seeking fans’ love, support and votes. Announcing his entry into the Bigg Boss 20 house, he said, “So guys, I am your own and dear Gullu. I was feeling quite shy making a video like this. I had never tried this before, but it is a very happy moment that I am finally going to Bigg Boss, and I had thought about this a lot.”

Talking about his long-cherished dream of entering the reality show, he added, “I had a lot of dreams. I had started my journey a long time ago with the thought that someday I would reach here. Until now, I had only watched people go to Bigg Boss. But for the first time, I have got the opportunity to go inside the Bigg Boss house myself, so I need a lot of your support and votes.”

Actor and politician Manoj Tiwari's daughter and now a Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari is all set to bring her rockstar energy to the reality show. Announcing her entry, Rhiti shared via social media, “It’s time now!! No pauses, no breaks, the music doesn’t stop, it just moves inside. Stepping into the Bigg Boss 20 house to shake things up. Need all your love and support. Lesss go get the trophy now!" Fans can watch their favourite Rockstar Rhiti Tiwari every day at 9 pm on JioHotstar and 10:30 pm on Colors TV.

Bigg Boss 20 has introduced a major “Extra Jeevan Daan” twist, giving eliminated contestants an unexpected second chance inside the house. Bigg Boss announced that eviction will not necessarily mean an immediate exit, as contestants who are eliminated will continue to remain inside the Bigg Boss premises under the special “Vardaan of Extra Jeevan Daan”. Built around the season’s “Tathas-Two” theme of duality and two chances.

Popular TV actor Mahhi Vij, who made her comeback recently with Seher Hone Ko Hai, is now a part of the Bigg Boss house. Mahhi was also in the news for her divorce from Jay Bhanushali.

Actor and model Uditi Singh enters the Bigg Boss 20 house. During her interaction with Salman, the superstar addressed her as “Kareena Kapoor”, revealing that many people often mistake her for the Bollywood actor because of her resemblance. Uditi also spoke about her earlier work and revealed that she had worked in a song with Himesh Reshammiya. She is also known for her past relationship with actor Karan Wahi.

Beauty and fashion influencer Arishfa Khan might be one of the contestants of Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 20. She comes with an Instagram following of 29.1 million. She shared that she has 10 cats, and the cats also have 1 lakh followers on social media.

Tanmay Singh, popularly known as ScoutOP, is one of India’s most prominent esports athletes and gaming content creators. He began his professional esports career in 2018 and went on to represent teams including Team IND, Orange Rock and Fnatic, becoming one of the recognised faces of India’s mobile gaming community. ScoutOP has also built a massive digital following through gaming streams, videos and vlogs, and is now entering Bigg Boss 20. Ahead of his entry, fellow digital stars including Abhishek Malhan, CarryMinati and Elvish Yadav extended support for the gamer.

Pune-based Marathi hip-hop artist Yung DSA, reportedly named Harsh Vijay Machare, is the next contestants to enter the Bigg Boss 20. He is just 22.

The next contestant to enter the Bigg Boss 20 house is boxing legend Mary Kom. The introduction by host Salman Khan describes the mystery contestant as a six-time world champion, Olympic medallist, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games champion, and a Padma Vibhushan recipient. Mary Kom came with her two sons.

Salman Khan introduced the two contenders whose fate is being decided by the audience as part of the “Fans Ka Faisla” twist. During their interaction, Salman brought up their earlier comments about each other and referred to the viral incident involving Rhiya during the CJP protests. Rhiya Ahir recalled how she stood in front of the van, and Love Gill said that if the driver had not stopped, she might not have been there today. Rhiya shared that her purpose had been fulfilled at that moment. Love Gill then pointed out that inside the Bigg Boss house, everyone can fight for their own rights and she is not needed on the house.

Considered one of the highest-paid Bhojpuri actresses, Amrapali Dubey is in the Bigg Boss 20 house.

Punjabi actor and rapper Badshah’s ex-wife Isha Rikhi is the latest Bigg Boss 20 contestant. Just a few days back, Isha announced her divorce from Badshah; the two had been married for five months. With Bigg Boss, Isha wants people to know her as a person.

Fame Gurukul winner, singer, and content creator Qazi Touqeer is a part of Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant.

Aasif Khan is a familiar face in the digital entertainment space, known for his performances in popular web series such as Paatal Lok, Panchayat and Jamtara. He has also appeared in films including Bhootnii and Kakuda. Apart from acting, Aasif has worked as a casting director and theatre actor.

Ahead of the launch of the milestone 20th season of Bigg Boss, Salman Khan and Bigg Boss shared best wishes for the new chapter in their long-running association. During their interaction, Salman reflected on how much has changed over the years, joking that despite all the changes, both he and Bigg Boss have remained “single.”

Before making her entry in the Bigg Boss house, Salman Khan gave a few situations to the actor and asked for her reactions.

Kanika Mann has been a familiar face on television and OTT since making her acting debut in 2016 with Badho Bahu. She rose to wider popularity with her performance as Guddan in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Paayega, which established her as a popular television actress. In 2022, she participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 and also made her OTT debut with the series Roohaniyat. Kanika continued to stay active on television and was last seen in Naagin 7 this year.

Salman Khan compared the Bigg Boss 20 game to a game of chess, highlighting how every move and decision can change the course of the competition. He revealed that this season, contestants will receive the “vardaan of one extra jeena daan”, giving them an additional chance in the game even after facing elimination.

Pune-based Marathi hip-hop artist Yung DSA, reportedly named Harsh Vijay Machare, is among the tentative contestants linked to Bigg Boss 20. Hailing from Pune’s underground hip-hop scene, Yung DSA has gained attention for his energetic performance style and Marathi rap tracks, with his viral song “Yeda Yung” helping him build a growing audience

Kiccha Sudeepa has begun the Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13, marking his 13th consecutive year at the helm of the reality show. Sudeep has been synonymous with the Kannada edition since its inception and has hosted every season so far. According to Variety, the actor reportedly earns close to Rs 20 crore for an entire season, with his remuneration working out to around Rs 2 crore per weekend episode. READ ALL LIVE UPDATES FROM BIGG BOSS KANNADA 13 HERE

The next contestant teased in the Bigg Boss 20 promo is expected to be boxing legend Mary Kom. The introduction by host Salman Khan describes the mystery contestant as a six-time world champion, Olympic medallist, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games champion, and a Padma Vibhushan recipient. The grand introduction, calling her “the one and only” from the champions’ corner, has led fans to believe that the sporting icon making her way into the Bigg Boss house is none other than Mary Kom.

Sourav Ganguly stepped in as the host of Bigg Boss Bangla Season 3, which premiered with a grand opening on August 30, 2026, marking his return to television after a decade. According to an earlier News18 Bangla report, Sourav Ganguly reportedly signed a four-year deal with Star Jalsha worth Rs 125 crore for the reality show. He followed Mithun Chakraborty and Jeet, who had previously hosted the Bengali edition.

The Bigg Boss 20 house has been designed around the intriguing theme of duality, taking contestants into a surreal, Alice in Wonderland-inspired world filled with unexpected elements. Spread across 10,000 square feet, the house features two mysterious doors, giant snakes, an octopus, a chameleon and several other quirky installations. Designed by Varsha Jain, the house is equipped with 104 cameras to keep a close watch on the contestants. The kitchen, too, gets an unconventional makeover with a food-truck-inspired design. With around 20 contestants expected to enter the house, the entire setup revolves around the idea of two sides, two choices and multiple possibilities. Adding another layer of mystery is Room No. 20, whose purpose and details have been kept under wraps, making it one of the biggest talking points of the new season. READ MORE

After an eight-month wait, Salman Khan is all set to return as the host of Bigg Boss 20, bringing back the drama, entertainment and his much-awaited Weekend Ka Vaar sessions. The grand premiere takes place tonight, with the reality show streaming first on JioHotstar at 9 pm, followed by its television telecast on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.

A new Bigg Boss 20 promo features a Punjabi actor introducing herself before getting emotional while opening up about heartbreak, separation, and the pain of losing someone she once trusted. The mystery around her identity has sparked strong speculation among fans, with many guessing that the actor could be Isha Rikhi, especially given her recent separation from rapper Badshah. The promo does not explicitly reveal her name, but the emotional context has led viewers to connect the mystery contestant with Isha. Her possible entry has further intensified curiosity about what she may reveal about her personal journey inside the Bigg Boss 20 house.

Uditi Singh has gained attention after she appeared to be the mystery woman featured in Bigg Boss's latest promo. Actor and model Uditi Singh is Karan Wahi’s ex-girlfriend.

Mahhi Vij, known for her memorable roles in Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Balika Vadhu, is expected to enter Salman Khan-hosted show Bigg Boss Season 20. A glimpes of Mahhi’s power-packed performance was unveiled by the makers today.

Bhojpuri star Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, made an appearance on Bigg Boss 20, sparking a flurry of reactions and memes on social media. His presence also fuelled speculation among fans about Amrapali Dubey potentially entering the reality show.

Host Salman Khan is all set to kick off Bigg Boss 20 in style as he performs 20 of his most iconic dance steps right at the start of the episode.

Bigg Boss 20 premieres today with Salman Khan returning as the host. The grand premiere will stream first on JioHotstar at 9 pm, while viewers can also watch it on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.