
Bigg Boss 19 has officially started shooting with a diverse lineup of 17 contestants, including actors, singers, influencers, and comedians. Salman Khan’s hosted season is expected to be filled with drama, entertainment, and surprises.
The wait is finally over! The shoot for Bigg Boss 19 has finally started at Film City, Mumbai, with 17 contestants entering the house. The promos have already been filmed, and superstar Salman Khan will launch the season with a grand premiere on August 22, 2025. Besides the confirmed housemates, the show guarantees wildcards, surprises, and even special entries like boxing legend Mike Tyson in the upcoming weeks.
Who are the confirmed contestants of Bigg Boss 19?
Here is the official list of contestants who will be fighting it out within the walls of the Bigg Boss house:
Kunickaa Sadanand – She is the Bollywood’s favorite face of the 90s with films such as Beta and Gumraah.
Amaal Mallik – The singing-beat composing star of anthem numbers such as Jai Ho and Hero. Recently in the limelight for coming out about his struggle with depression, Amaal will be one of the most-widely-discussed candidates this year.
Natalia Janoszek – A Polish actress popular for 365 Days and Bollywood’s Housefull. She is following the footsteps of foreign Bigg Boss candidates such as Sunny Leone and Nora Fatehi.
Neelam Giri – The Bhojpuri actress making her Bigg Boss debut. She has been part of projects including stars like Khesarilal Yadav and Nirahua.
Pranit More – He is a stand-up comedian who is known for his sharp humor and fearless style.
Baseer Ali – He is a familiar face from MTV shows and winner of Splitsvilla 10, immediately is ready to test his luck in Bigg Boss.
Nehal Chudasama – Miss Diva Gujarat 2018, actor, and model glaming up the season.
Abhishek Bajaj – Actor who has worked in Student of the Year 2 and Babli Bouncer.
Gaurav Khanna – Popular actor Anuj from Anupamaa and winner of Celebrity MasterChef India.
Ashnoor Kaur – Former child actor who is immediately an influencer, in-house representative of Gen Z.
Awez Darbar & Nagma Mirajkar – Celeb social media influencers and couple, debuting with a big reality TV show for the first time.
Shehbaz Badesha – Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, selected based on public votes, attempting to create his own identity.
Tanya Mittal – She is an influencer from Gwalior, famous for her traditional Indian content.
Mridul Tiwari – She is a popular YouTuber with huge popularity.