Bigg Boss 19 contestants list out: from TV star Gaurav Khanna to rap duo Seedhe Maut; find out who's the highest paid
Contestants this season
According to a report by India Today, 15 celebrities are part of this season's lineup. Television actor Gaurav Khanna, known for Anupamaa and winner of Celebrity MasterChef India, is confirmed. Actress Ashnoor Kaur, who started as a child artist and later featured in Patiala Babes and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, will also be seen.
Content creators Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar, who reportedly parted ways earlier this year, will join the show together. Other names include TV actors Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Hunar Hale, Shafaq Naaz, Siwet Tomar, and Khank Waghnani. Baseer is no stranger to reality shows, having earlier appeared on Roadies, Splitsvilla, and Ace of Space. Siwet has also been a part of Roadies and Splitsvilla.
Adding to the mix, gaming creator Payal Dhare and writer-actor Zeeshan Quadri are in. Reports suggest other possible contestants include singer Sreerama Chandra, Bigg Boss Marathi's Arbaaz Patel, Anupamaa actress Nidhi Shah, rapper duo Seedhe Maut, social activist Atul Kishan, and advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh.
Highest-paid contestants
This year, Gaurav Khanna has taken the spotlight as the highest-paid contestant of Bigg Boss 19. His entry has already sparked buzz about how much he is being paid to join the show.
Over the years, Bigg Boss has hosted many high-profile names, but Pamela Anderson still holds the record for the most expensive stint. The Baywatch star entered Bigg Boss 4 in 2010 and stayed in the house for only three days. Reports say she was paid around Rs 2.5 crore for the short stay, which comes to nearly Rs 84 lakh per episode, a record that remains unbeaten.
Premiere date and time
The makers have revealed the theme Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar, hinting at a major power shift inside the game. This season will premiere on August 24, 2025. For the first time, the show will stream on JioCinema at 9 pm, followed by a telecast on Colors TV at 10:30 pm. With Salman Khan returning as the host, viewers can expect fresh drama, high-voltage clashes, and weekend specials that keep fans hooked.
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