‘Bigg Boss 19': Salman Khan returns as host as makers announce premiere date
The streaming platform announced the news on its official Instagram handle on Thursday. The show will also be available on Colors TV. The show will premiere on August 24, 2025.
The post featured the teaser of the show with Salman confirming its release date.
Bigg Boss is an Indian adaptation of the American show Big Brother. The upcoming season, which the makers confirmed last month, has also introduced the new logo for the show.
The show features contestants who have to live in the same house, isolated from the outside world. During their stay, they are assigned various tasks and get nominated for elimination.
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The last season of the show began in October 2024 and had its finale in January. Actor Karan Veer Mehra emerged as the winner of the show, with Vivian Dsena coming as the first runner-up. It was also hosted by Salman.
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