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Bigg Boss 19 contestant list: Gaurav Khanna, Shraddha Arya, Karan Singh Grover approached for Salman Khan-hosted show

Bigg Boss 19 contestant list: Gaurav Khanna, Shraddha Arya, Karan Singh Grover approached for Salman Khan-hosted show

Indian Express17-07-2025
Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 is all set to premiere on August 30. While this digital-first season of Bigg Boss is set to run for five months, there's been considerable back-and-forth regarding the contestants. Earlier reports suggested that well-known television names like Ram Kapoor, Munmun Dutta, and Anita Hassanandani would be part of the show. However, all three actors have since denied their participation.
However, a new list of celebrities reportedly approached for the latest season of Bigg Boss has surfaced on social media. According to Bigg Boss Khabri, the list includes names like Gaurav Khanna, Chitranshi Dhyani, Karan Singh Grover, Bhavika Sharma, Sriram Chandra, Dhanashree Verma, Reem Shaikh, Shraddha Arya, Lakshay Chaudhary, Hunar Hali, Khushi Mukherjee, Arshifa Khan, and Madalsa Sharma.
Also Read: Bigg Boss 19: After Gadharaj, Salman Khan's show to include first AI contestant Habubu, who can 'cook, clean and sing'
Several names have long been in contention for Bigg Boss, including Dheeraj Dhoopar, Kanika Mann, Mr. Faisu, Flying Beast (Gaurav Taneja), Apoorva Mukhija, Mickey Makeover, Daisy Shah, and Khushi Dubey.
While Anita Hassanandani and Krishna Shroff were initially reported to be in talks for Bigg Boss 19, the two will not be part of the show. They have already begun shooting for a Zee TV reality series titled Choriyaan Chali Gaon, which is scheduled to film for two and a half months. Munmun Dutta, who was also rumoured to be leaving Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has denied participating in Bigg Boss 19. Other names who have reportedly turned down the show include Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor, Purav Jha, Raj Kundra, Lata Saberwal, Iulia Vantur, Mamta Kulkarni, Sharad Malhotra, Jannat Zubair, and Samay Raina.
Bigg Boss 19 is expected to feature multiple hosts this season. While Salman Khan will reportedly host the show for the first three months, Farah Khan, Karan Johar, and Anil Kapoor are likely to join as hosts during the final two months.
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