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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 to pit contestants in political games where every decision will have consequences; here's what we know
Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, is set to premiere in two weeks with a new format designed to give housemates more control over the game. The digital-first season will debut on JioCinema with a 90-minute episode, followed by a telecast on Colors TV. The show's trailer has already teased major changes, promising a 'demo-crazy' season. While many have called the show 'biased' & 'scripted' in the past, this year the makers aim to change that perception & level up the game!Bigg Boss 19 will feature friends, rivals, co-stars, and even exes, putting relationships to the ultimate test under its new Democrazy… Format shift and political theme This year's season is expected to run for five months. Salman Khan confirmed that for the first time, housemates will hold full authority over decisions inside the Bigg Boss house. However, each decision will carry consequences. The format will shift from 'Bigg Boss Chahte Hai' to 'Bigg Boss Jaanna Chahte Hai,' placing audience involvement at the forefront. Contestants will be split into two groups — the ruling party and the opposition — and will compete in a weekly 'satta badal' task to decide which team forms the next sarkaar. Viewers will also have a direct role in nominations and other critical decisions. Contestants and casting strategy Fifteen contestants will enter at the start, with three to four wild card entries joining later. Ten participants are already confirmed, with casting aimed at creating high-impact dynamics. This season's mix includes friends, co-stars, rivals, and former partners placed on opposing teams to intensify the political gameplay. Iss baar Bigg Boss ke ghar ka drama hoga - Democrazy! Iss naye twist ke liye kya aap hai taiyaar? Dekhiye #BiggBoss19, 24th August se, sirf #JioHotstar aur @ColorsTV par.@danubeprop #Vaseline @CitroenIndia #BiggBossOnJioHotstar #BB19OnJioHotstar Examples include Apoorva Mukhija facing off against The Traitors co-star Purav Jha, and Siwet Tomar competing against Khank Whagnani. Sources describe the casting as the strongest in the last two seasons, designed to eliminate perceptions of bias. Rumoured names and host involvement While the final line-up will be revealed on premiere day, rumoured confirmed names include Dheeraj Dhoopar, Sailesh Lodha, Gurucharan Singh, Hunar Gandhi, Mr. Faisu, Dhanashree Verma, Apoorva Mukhija, and Pooja Gamingg. Others in talks are Purav Jha, Nidhi Shah, Jannat Zubair, Hiba Nawab, Sreeram Chandra, and Gaurav Khanna. It was also reported that The Traitors contestant Elnaaz Norouzi declined an offer of ₹6 crore per week due to film commitments. Salman Khan is expected to be more hands-on in guiding the show this Boss 19 is bringing a structural overhaul with political-style gameplay, direct viewer influence, and strategic contestant matchups. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bigg Boss 19: Co-stars, friends, rivals to lock horns this year on Salman Khan-hosted show
Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 is set to arrive in two weeks. This year, the digital-first season will stream on JioCinema, and after 90 minutes, the episode will air on Colors TV. On Thursday, the makers released the show's official trailer, in which Salman dropped hints about the new season. Promising viewers an intriguing dose of 'demo-crazy,' he further amped up excitement for Bigg Boss 19. At SCREEN, we've already shared some exclusive details about the season, and now, we have even more updates on the show's contestants. This year, Bigg Boss 19 is said to run for five months, and like we told you earlier, this season, the housemates will be running the show. Salman Khan also confirmed the same in the show's official trailer. He said, 'This is happening for the first time in 18-19 years that in the Bigg Boss house there won't be drama crazy, but it will be demo-crazy. All big and small decisions will be in the hands of the housemates, but every decision will also come with a consequence. This season it will be gharwalon ki sarkaar.' Also Read: Bigg Boss 19 to be run by housemates this year, house for the Salman Khan-hosted show to be ready by August 20 A post shared by JioHotstar (@jiohotstar) Like we had informed earlier, this season it won't be Bigg Boss Chahte Hai, but rather Bigg Boss Jaanna Chhate Hai. The audience will play a crucial role in deciding nominations and making other key decisions on the show this year. In line with the political theme, contestants will be divided into two teams — the ruling party and the opposition. Each week, they will compete in a satta badal task to elect a new sarkaar to run the house. This season will feature 15 contestants entering the show, with three to four wild card entries expected to join later. According to an update from our source, 10 contestants have already been locked, and the casting this year is said to be the best in the last two seasons. Another source revealed that the makers plan to truly level up the game by casting friends, co-stars, rivals, and exes to spice things up. For instance, Apoorva Mukhija could find herself pitted against her The Traitors co-star Purav Jha. Similarly, Siwet Tomar could find himself pitted against Khank Whagnani. Both acquaintances would be placed on opposing teams to ensure fairness in the 'rajneeti' that unfolds in the Bigg Boss 19 house. A source also shared, 'The game is leveling up this year. While the entire perception around the show has been that it is biased and orchestrated, this year, the makers are trying to change that perspection. Even the contestants are leveled up.' Host Salman Khan is also said to be very involved in the show this year. A post shared by Bigg Boss 19 Khabri (@ While the final list of contestants will only be revealed on premiere day, a few names rumoured to be confirmed include Dheeraj Dhoopar, Sailesh Lodha, Gurucharan Singh, Hunar Gandhi, Mr. Faisu, Dhanashree Verma, Apoorva Mukhija, and Pooja Gamingg. Others still in talks are Purav Jha, Nidhi Shah, Jannat Zubair, Hiba Nawab, Sreeram Chandra, and Gaurav Khanna. It was also reported last week that The Traitors contestant Elnaaz Norouzi was offered Rs 6 crore per week to appear on the show, but had to decline due to film commitments. Bigg Boss 19 starts from August 24 at 9 pm on JioHotstar and 10:30 pm on Colors TV. Salman Khan will be hosting the show for three months. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
