Mumbai: The drama has officially begun as Salman Khan’s reality show Bigg Boss returned with its 19th season on Sunday night.
This time, the show comes with a political twist, themed “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar,” and is set to run for nearly six months—longer than previous seasons. Viewers are already buzzing with excitement, anticipating heated clashes and unexpected alliances inside the house.
During the grand premiere, Salman Khan introduced 16 contestants, a mix of TV and film stars, social media influencers, and international personalities. Here’s the complete list:
Contestants of Bigg Boss 19
Gaurav Khanna – Popular TV actor, known for Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam and Anupamaa. He also won Celebrity MasterChef earlier this year.
Kunickaa Sadanand – Veteran actress with over three decades in the industry (Beta, Karan Arjun, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke). She is also a lawyer and social activist.
Awez Darbar & Nagma Mirajkar – Social media stars and rumored couple who entered the house together. They addressed their relationship status during the premiere.
Amaal Mallik – Singer-composer who made a musical entry. He spoke about being single and reflected on his emotional social media post about depression and family.
Ashnoor Kaur – Television actress known for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Patiala Babes. She left a heartfelt note for fans before entering the house.
Zeishan Quadri – Actor and writer, best known for his role as “Definite” in Gangs of Wasseypur.
Abhishek Bajaj – Actor with roles in Student of the Year 2 and Babli Bouncer.
Natalia Janoszek – Polish actor, model, and international performer.
Farhana Bhatt – Digital creator and actor, known for relatable online sketches.
Mridul Tiwari – YouTuber who won the audience poll “Fans Ka Faisla,” defeating Shehnaaz Gill’s brother Shehbaz Badesha.
Neelam Giri – Bhojpuri film star who gained popularity with the hit music video Dhaniya Hamar Naya Baadi Ho.
Pranit More – Stand-up comedian and former RJ, who made headlines earlier this year after a controversial on-stage incident.
Baseer Ali – Reality TV star (Roadies, Splitsvilla) and actor (Kundali Bhagya).
Tanya Mittal – Entrepreneur, influencer, and Miss Asia Tourism Universe 2018.
Nehal Chudasama – Miss Diva Universe 2018, fitness consultant, and host who represented India at Miss Universe.
