The highly-anticipated 19th season of the popular reality show ‘Bigg Boss‘ has officially kicked off with its grand premiere on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Hosted once again by superstar Salman Khan, the new season promises a major shake-up with its unique political-inspired theme, “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” (The Housemates’ Government). The launch episode has already created a massive buzz among fans, who are eagerly following the entry of contestants and the new format.
In a first for the franchise, the show has adopted a digital-first broadcast model. The episodes are premiering on JioHotstar at 9 PM, a full 90 minutes before their traditional television telecast on COLORS at 10:30 PM. This strategic move aims to leverage the vast digital audience and increase fan engagement through interactive elements. The new season also brings a significant change in the voting and nomination process, with the audience holding the ultimate power. As confirmed by the makers, housemates will not be nominating each other for eviction; instead, the audience will decide who stays and who goes.
The premiere episode, which has revealed the initial batch of contestants, has been a visual spectacle. The show’s theme is reflected in the house’s design, which features an ‘Assembly Room’ for debates and strategy. This season’s contestants, a mix of TV actors, social media influencers, and singers, include:
- Ashnoor Kaur (First confirmed contestant)
- Amaal Mallik (Singer and music composer)
- Gaurav Khanna (TV actor)
- Awez Darbar & Nagma Mirajkar (Social media influencers)
- Zeishan Quadri (Actor and writer)
- Nehal Chudasama (Model and former Miss Diva Universe)
- Baseer Ali
- Abhishek Bajaj
- Tanya Mittal
- Natalia Janoszek (Polish actress)
- Pranit More (Stand-up comedian)
The new format promises to be a game-changer, with contestants divided into “political parties” and a return of the “Secret Room” to stir up drama. Fans are thrilled to see Salman Khan back as the host, bringing his signature charm and wit.
Key Highlights:
- ‘Bigg Boss 19‘, hosted by Salman Khan, has premiered with a new theme: “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” (The Housemates’ Government).
- The show has adopted a digital-first format, with episodes airing on JioHotstar at 9 PM, 90 minutes before their TV broadcast on COLORS.
- This season’s format places the power of nomination and eviction solely in the hands of the audience, eliminating the housemates’ voting process.
- The first batch of contestants includes a mix of well-known faces from television, social media, and music, such as Ashnoor Kaur, Amaal Mallik, and Gaurav Khanna.