Bigg Boss Season 19: Contestants list, timings, house, voting, when and where to watch

Bigg Boss Season 19 contestants list, show timings, start date and time: Bigg Boss 19 is all set to premiere on August 24. Salman Khan will once again return as the reality show's host.

Bigg Boss Season 19: Salman Khan is the host of the much loved Hindi reality show.

Bigg Boss Season 19 Contestants List, Timings: The wait is finally over. Bigg Boss is back with its 19th season, and Salman Khan is once again returning as the host. This year, the show promises even more drama, competition, and surprises with a political twist inside the house. The Season 19 is titled “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar (The Housemates’ Government)”, introducing a political-style gameplay where housemates will be divided into Ruling Party and Opposition factions.

Tasks will involve debates, governance-style decisions, and “satta badal” (power shift) challenges. Every decision will carry consequences, affecting the dynamics inside the house.

Here’s everything you need to know about Bigg Boss 19—from the contestants and format to timings, voting, and how to watch.

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Bigg Boss 19 contestants

The new season has an eclectic mix of actors, influencers, and entertainers. The list of probable contestants include:

Gaurav Khanna – The Anupamaa actor is reportedly the highest-paid contestant of the season

Ashnoor Kaur – TV star and youth icon

Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar – Popular social media creators

Baseer Ali – Reality TV star

Siwet Tomar – Actor and model

Hunar Hali (Gandhi) – TV actress

Payal Dhare (Payal Gaming) – Gamer and streamer

Zeeshan Quadri – Writer and actor

Abhishek Bajaj – TV and film actor

Shafaq Naaz – Actress

Additionally, fans can vote for one contestant between Mridul Tiwari and Shehbaz Badesha through a live poll called Fans Ka Faisla on JioHotstar.

Bigg Boss 19 voting

The Fans Ka Faisla poll lets viewers decide between Mridul Tiwari and Shehbaz Badesha until 21 August (11:59 pm IST). Each user can cast up to 99 votes via the JioHotstar app.

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Bigg Boss 19: When and Where to watch

The show will premiere on August 24, 2025 at 9:00 pm IST on JioHotstar. The episode will broadcast on the same day at 10:30 pm IST on Colors TV.

Bigg Boss 19 wildcard buzz

According to reports, international celebrities may step into the Bigg Boss 19 house. Reports suggest that legendary boxer Mike Tyson is in talks to join as a wildcard contestant for a week in October. Other rumored entries include WWE’s Undertaker and lawyer Ali Kaashif Khan.

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