Bigg Boss 19 Set to Premiere on August 24 with 'Gharwalon ki Sarkaar' Twist and Star-Studded Cast

The wait is almost over! Bigg Boss Season 19 is all set to hit the screens on August 24, 2025, and promises to be a thrilling ride packed with high-voltage drama, entertainment, and plenty of unexpected twists. The theme this year, "Gharwalon ki Sarkaar," signals a bold shift in power dynamics placing control directly in the hands of the housemates rather than external forces.

This season will feature 15 celebrity contestants, with several high-profile names already confirmed. Gaurav Khanna, known for his role in the TV show Anupamaa, leads the pack. Fresh off his win on Celebrity MasterChef India, Gaurav is reportedly the highest-paid contestant this season.

Joining him is Ashnoor Kaur, the beloved child actor turned leading lady, known for her performances in Patiala Babes and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

In a major twist, social media sensations and former couple Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar are also part of the lineup. Their reunion on-screen after a reported breakup is expected to create major buzz.

Other confirmed contestants include TV stars Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Hunar Hale, Shafaq Naaz, Siwet Tomar, and Khank Waghnani. Both Baseer and Siwet have a strong background in reality shows like Roadies and Splitsvilla, adding more fire to the mix.

Fans of gaming and digital entertainment will be thrilled to see Payal Dhare, a popular gaming creator, and Zeeshan Quadri, writer-actor of Gangs of Wasseypur fame, inside the house.

Adding a unique element of viewer interaction, audiences will get to vote between YouTuber Mridul Tiwari and Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, Shehbaz Badesha, to decide who will secure the final spot in the house.

Potential wildcard or late-entry contestants include Indian Idol winner Sreerama Chandra, Bigg Boss Marathi's Arbaaz Patel, Anupamaa actress Nidhi Shah, and creator Kirak Khala (Priya Reddy). There’s also buzz around rapper duo Seedhe Maut, social activist Atul Kishan, and advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh possibly entering the show later.

With such a diverse mix of actors, influencers, gamers, and musicians, Bigg Boss 19 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and exciting seasons yet. Get ready for alliances, rivalries, tasks, and of course, weekly drama Bigg Boss-style.