The wait for Bigg Boss 19 is on full as Salman Khan returns to host one of India's favorite reality shows. Bigg Boss is ever so famous for its drama, entertainment and surprise, and it has already been able to generate a noisy buzz even before the launch. The makers recently unveiled engaging promos with four celebrity contestants though their faces are still blurred. The reason that they are covering their faces has led to fans developing various theories regarding which one of their celebrity figures from TV, Bollywood or social media will be going inside the Bigg Boss house this time. The promos have managed to put the hype at its best, so everyone is going to stick around until they catch up with the list of contestants on air. The Opening Night is scheduled for August 24, 2025. Yet another season of tests, friendships, rivalries and fun once again starts. Salman Khan will be present as always with his quick wit to lead the audience through the season.
1. Ashnoor Kaur:
Ashnoor Kaur is just 21, and has acting in front of the camera since she was five years old when she was a child artist in Jhansi Ki Rani. Ashnoor has displayed her acting prowess over the last few years in TV shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Patiala Babes and has won the hearts of many fans with her innocence and charm. Ashnoor also has acted in Bollywood movies such as Sanju and Manmarziyaan which have helped her make a mark in the industry too. With a large following on social media and a lively personality, Ashnoor stepping onto the Bigg Boss 19 set will undoubtedly bring some freshness, relatableness, and exuberance to the show.
2. Zeishan Quadri:
Zeishan Quadri, who is most known as the writer of Anurag Kashyap's cult film Gangs of Wasseypur, will bring his rawness and creativity to Bigg Boss 19. Besides writing one of Bollywood's finest crime epics, he is an actor and director and is a versatile personality. Zeishan Quadri is outspoken, expected to bring, heated arguments, insightful criticism, and maybe offer an edge-of-your-seat anecdote into the house. His entry will be entertaining, witty, and unpredictable, making him an unforgettable reality TV character from day one.
3. Tanya Mittal:
Tanya Mittal is very popular digital creator and social media influencer. She is all set to enter Bigg Boss 19 and make her presence felt. With her strong youth following, Tanya has built her identity with relatable content and style, paired with a friendly, easy-going persona, that feels relatable and engaging. Tanya represents the new-age digital generation with a vibrant energy and modern outlook. Her fans will be watching closely to see how Tanya channels her inherent glamour with wow-factor comebacks and clever strategies to cope with unexpected challenges of each day in the Bigg Boss house while staying true to herself.
4. Awez Darbar:
Notorious music composer Ismail Darbar's son Awez Darbar is set to enter the Bigg Boss19 house, attracting attention not only because of his celebrity background but because of his great following on social media. The popular influencer will join the show with his alleged girlfriend, Nagma Mirajkar, adding even more suspense to the show. In an interview with DNA India, AUez discussed entering the house, and addressed personal feelings of being mentally and emotionally preprared. He spoke about previous controversies surrounding him including cheating allegations, expressing that Bigg Boss presents him with the perfect opportunity to redeem himself, and show his truthfulness.
5. Nagma Mirajkar:
Famous fashion and lifestyle influencer Nagma Mirajkar walked into the Bigg Boss 19 house as the fifth contestant and immediately made a splash with her style and grace. Known for her chic aesthetic and creative content, she has a gigantic following on social media. She and longtime boyfriend, Awez Darbar, made quite the entrance with a big dance to start the excitement off right. Having been in a relationship for over the past three or four years their entrance as a couple will be an interesting dynamic to watch, and let's hope it doesn't turn out to be the ultimate test for their relationship with all the drama inside the house.
6. Nehal Chudasama:
Nehal Chudasama, Miss Diva Universe 2018 has entered the Bigg Boss 19 house as 1 of the 16 contestants of the season hosted by the magnificent superstar Salman Khan. Nehal Chudasama is a seasoned model in the fashion and beauty industry with experience in and out of Mumbai. Also, she is a flexibe (not flexible) model who is a certified fitness coach and inspires many people on their journey of fitness and wellness. Nehal is going to bring some beauty, discipline, and boldness to the house. Fans are excited to see the intensity of Nehal's personality shine on the show as she conquers the challenges.
7. Baseer Ali:
Baseer Ali is a popular social media personality, youth icon, and accomplished reality TV star who is entering Bigg Boss 19 with serious reality TV credentials. He rose to fame with a powerful journey on MTV, most notably winning Splitsvilla Season 1 and MTV Roadies Rising, where he was loved by audiences for his looks, strategy, and competitive fire. In addition to his extensive list of reality-sourced entertainment experiences, he expanded his career to television with a role in the well-known drama, Kundali Bhagya. He’ll undoubtedly bring high energy, great gameplay, and plenty of entertainment value and intrigue to Bigg Boss 19 as one of it's fascinating contestants.
8. Abhishek Bajaj:
Abhishek Bajaj is an impressive Indian actor who already has a respectable resume in both films and television, showcasing his talent in his interactions with co-stars, performances, and quite simply the range of his impresiveness, and passionate delivery. Some of the most popular projects that he has starred in are, Jubilee Talkies, Babli Bouncer, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, and Student of the Year 2, just to name a few! With a charming boy-next-door disposition, along with a large presence on screen, Abhishek is growing his fanbase by the day across all audience types. And now as he enters into the Bigg Boss 19 house, his supporters are eager to see an alternative side of Abhishek, as opposed to the scripted roles they have seen him in, where his personality, fortitude, and ability to manage real life drama will be put to a legitimate test.
9. Natalia Janoszek:
Bigg Boss 19 now boasts Polish actress Natalia Janoszek as its tenth contestant, establishing an international element to the Bigg Boss season. Natalia is also known for her crossover in Indian cinema. She has appeared in many massive Bollywood films, including her roles in War 2 and Housefull 5. In 2025, she broadened her resume with Love Guru, a Pakistani film, and she has had additional cameos in 365 Days, The Swing of Things, and the courtroom drama Chicken Curry Law. We can look forward to glamour, a cultural intersection, and a new, international perspective in the Bigg Boss house.
10. Pranit More:
Stand-up comedian Pranit More is joining Bigg Boss 19 season as the the eleventh contestant. Pranit will add a comedic and entertaining comedic twist as he is well known for his punchlines and fearless mindset. Pranit originally made a name for himself as a radio jockey before venturing into stand-up comedy where he has become well-noted with his humorous and creative ways of delivering funny jokes. Pranit made headlines after a particularly dramatic act. He was confounded when he was attacked during a live performance, as individuals were offended by prior jokes about Sky Force actor Veer Pahariya. After this debacle, Pranit became even stronger and was able to delight even larger audiences with his jokes as he believed his unapologetic way of delivering audiences reaction was the cause of large audiences being offended.
11. Mridul Tiwari:
The confirmation of popular YouTuber Mridul Tiwari as one of the contestants of Bigg Boss 19 has come to light, and digital stardom has now entered the reality television sphere. Mridul will be 24 years old when he enters Bigg Boss 19, and is now one of the biggest content creator in India with millions of subscribers. Mridul has become a paradise of digital content creator because he posts videos that are fun, relatable, and lighthearted gags based on everyday life in India. He has also been able to create an oral storytelling experience in his youtube videos, and he is also able to connect, capture, and engage well with any audience so much as me. And it is quite similar Mridul would now soon be a household name of the youth demographic because of his unique style of digital content. What makes his participation in Bigg Boss remarkable is that he will enter the house after being shortlisted by fellow fans. Viewers will be watching closely to see how he fits into the drama of reality television.
12. Neelam Giri:
Bigg Boss has been bringing the Bhojpuri flavor to its past seasons, and Bigg Boss 19 continues that tradition by bringing on actress Neelam as a contestant. I n the past, Bigg Boss has had Bhojpuri stars like Ravi Kishan, Sambhavna Seth, Nirahua, Khesari Lal Yadav, Monalisa, and Akshara Singh, all of whom have entertained us with their dance and drama. Neelam has previously worked with some of the big names in Bhojpuri, such as Khesarilal Yadav and Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua, and now, she has a chance to do it on her own. This is Neelam's major debut with Bigg Boss 19 and fans cannot wait to see her true self come out.
13. Kunickaa Sadanand:
Kunickaa Sadanand, who most recall from the 90s, will no doubt bring plenty of nostalgia, plenty of drama, and plenty of her own brand of unapologetic energy to Bigg Boss 19. After breaking into the industry as a talented Bollywood actress with important roles in memorable films like Beta, Gumraah, and Khiladi, she turned to television and starred in Swabhimaan and Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyara Pyara. Apart from acting, she is also an entrepreneur and a single mother, having previously married and divorced twice. A notorious diva with a volatile personality, Sadanand is known for her candor, her history of speculation with singer Kumar Sanu, and is expected to ruffle some feathers and create plenty of drama as she expresses her opinions inside the house.
15. Gaurav Khanna:
Well-known TV actor Gaurav Khanna has become the ninth contestant on Bigg Boss 19, generating considerable enthusiasm among fans. He is best known for playing a convincing and sincere character in Anupama, and his performance made him immensely popular with audiences. Immediately after leaving Anupama, Gaurav surprised many people by demonstrating that he could cook by winning Celebrity MasterChef Season 1 and revealed his talents were more than just acting alone. Audiences are also interested in seeing how he handles the pressures within the Bigg Boss house, and if he can preserve his persona as TV’s “greenest flag”—a term that refers to his groundedness—despite the inevitable drama and chaos.
