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Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Bigg Boss 19: Dhanashree Verma, Shailesh Lodha, Apoorva Mukhija, among rumoured contestants of Salman Khan's show
The wait for Bigg Boss 19 is almost over. The Salman Khan-hosted reality show is set to stream on JioCinema from August 24, with a delayed telecast on Colours TV. The makers recently dropped a new trailer, adding to the buzz around the upcoming season. As anticipation builds, speculation around the contestant line-up has intensified. According to SCREEN, over 45 celebrities were approached during the casting process. However, the final list is still being worked out, reportedly due to concerns about the show's extended five-month duration. Initially, it was reported that Bigg Boss 19 would not feature any social media influencers. But with several celebrities hesitant to commit to the long format, the makers have also reached out to digital creators. As per a SCREEN report, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Shailesh Lodha and gaming influencer Payal Dhare (aka Payal Gamingg) have been approached for the new season. While Lodha has yet to confirm his participation, Dhare is also said to be in talks. Several other names have also emerged. Former TMKOC actor Gurucharan Singh, who was in the news earlier this year after mysteriously disappearing from his Delhi home, is reportedly confirmed for the show. Social media influencer Mr Faisu, last seen as a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef Season 1, is also rumoured to be part of the line-up. Playback singer Sreerama Chandra, winner of Indian Idol 2010 and a former contestant on Bigg Boss Telugu 5, is said to be one of the confirmed participants, according to multiple reports. Dhanashree Verma, digital creator and ex-wife of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, is another name almost confirmed for Bigg Boss 19, as per SCREEN. TV actor Gaurav Khanna is also said to be in discussions with the producers, though no official confirmation has been made. Apoorva Mukhija, who drew attention after her controversial appearance on India's Got Latent, is reportedly on the list as well. When asked about her participation by Indian Express, she said, 'Never say never.' Actress Hunar Gandhi is reportedly exploring reality TV and is said to be a confirmed contestant. Music composer Amaal Mallik, who was in the spotlight earlier this year over several controversies, has also reportedly been approached by the show's team. As per media reports, Bigg Boss 19 will feature 15 contestants with around three wild card entries expected to join later in the season. With the trailer already out and Salman Khan confirmed as host, fans can expect another high-voltage season packed with drama, strategy and fresh faces from the world of television and digital entertainment.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Bigg Boss 19 Contenstant List Includes Dhanashree Verma, Mr Faisu, Payal Gaming?
Last Updated: Renowned poet and TV actor Shailesh Lodha, known for her role as Taarak Mehta in the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is expected to appear this season. Bigg Boss, the Salman Khan-hosted controversial reality show, is coming with its 19th season soon, scheduled to premiere on August 24, 2025. As fans await to see who will win the winner's trophy this year, several reports regarding the final contestants' list have been circulating online. For the upcoming season, the makers have approached more than 45 renowned celebrities and the final list of contestants is already prepared. Despite all the speculations, the final contestants are known only on the day the show premieres, i.e, August 24. Take a look at the celebs who are expected to appear in Bigg Boss 19: Shailesh Lodha Renowned poet and TV actor Shailesh Lodha, known for her role as Taarak Mehta in the comedy show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is expected to appear this season. However, an official confirmation of whether or not he has accepted the offer is still awaited. Raftaar After captivating the audiences with his stint in The Traitors, rapper Raftaar is expected to appear in Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19. Next up is TV actor Gurucharan Singh, who gained widespread recognition for his portrayal as Gurucharan Singh Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She is a social media influencer with more than 40 lakh followers on Instagram. Reports suggest that Payal was also contacted by the makers for this season. Faisal Shaikh aka Mr Faisu Another name on the list is content creator Faisal Shaikh, aka Mr Faisu, who was one of the finalists in the show Celebrity MasterChef. He recently made headlines following his rumoured breakup with Jannat Zubair. Dhanashree Verma The actress and former wife of cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has been in talks to appear in Bigg Boss 19 for quite some time now. She last appeared in RajKummar Rao's Bhool Chuk Maaf for an item number. Gaurav Khanna Next on the list is Celebrity MasterChef winner and TV actor Gaurav Khanna, who won the audience's hearts with his performance in Anupamaa. Sreerama Chandra Sreerama Chandra, who won Indian Idol in 2010, debuted on Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5 and is now allegedly one of the confirmed Bigg Boss 19 participants. Apoorva Mukhija Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, is also among the confirmed contestants for Bigg Boss 19. Hunar Hale Hunar Hale, who began her career with Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki in 2007 and previously appeared in the mythical show Veer Hanuman in 2024, will now appear in reality shows. According to reports, she has also been confirmed for Bigg Boss 19. Singer and music composer Amaal Malik was surrounded by many controversies earlier this year, following his separation from his family. Reports suggest that he has also been approached for the show. Besides them, other names such as TV actor Dheeraj Dhoopar, Politicians Tej Pratap Yadav, Manish Kashyap, TV actress Rati Pandey and Meera Deosthale's name have also appeared in the probable contestant list. First Published: August 06, 2025, 13:35 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bigg Boss 19 contestants list: Shailesh Lodha, Gaurav Khanna, Mr. Faisu, Apurva Mukhija among probable names, check final list
The most controversial show of the small screen, hosted by Salman Khan, 'Bigg Boss' is all set to knock on every home once again with its 19th season. Fans are always curious about who will be the contestants in the show, and this time too, it is the same. However, despite all the speculations, the final contestants are known only on the day the show premieres. But there is already a buzz about it, and this time too it is the same. It is reported that a few weeks before the show started, the makers approached more than 45 celebrities. Let's know whose names are included in the final list that has come out. When is Bigg Boss 19 airing? There was news about this show starting from 24th August that this time there will be no social media influencer. Now, the news is that the makers have had to contact some content creators to join 'Bigg Boss 19'. Now, a surprising name has been included in this list, and he is Shailesh Lodha, who has left 'Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma'. At the same time, there is news that Payal Dhare, i.e., Payal Gaming, famous on social media, has also been approached. Shailesh Lodha in Bigg Boss 19? Shailesh Lodha has received many offers to join 'Bigg Boss' since leaving 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma' in the year 2022. Although Shailesh had earlier said that he was not interested in such shows, now it is believed that he has changed his mind. It is reported that he was recently approached for 'Bigg Boss 19'. However, there is no confirmed information about whether he has accepted this offer or not. Rapper Raftaar part of BB19? OG Raftaar, who has made a name for himself in the world of rap music, is also being considered as a contestant for 'Bigg Boss 19'. 'News 18' has reported, quoting sources, that the makers have sent an offer to Raftaar. Singer and rapper Raftaar was also seen in Karan Johar's reality show 'The Traitors' recently. Payal Dhare aka Payal Gaming Social media influencer Payal Dhare is fondly known as Payal Gaming. Payal has more than 4 million fans on Instagram. It is being said that she was also contacted. Payal has worked with Rohit Sharma, Chaitanya Akkineni, and Sonakshi Sinha for her gaming skills. Gurcharan Singh This year, the names of many old actors of 'Tarak Mehta' have come up for the show 'Bigg Boss 19', including Sodhi i.e. Gurcharan Singh . Let us remind you that Gurcharan was in the news in 2024 when he disappeared from his house in Delhi for almost a month. Mr Faisu Another name in this list is social media influencer Mr. Faisu. Faisal was last seen as a finalist in Celebrity MasterChef Season 1. Mr. Faisu, who was also in the news for his breakup rumors with Jannat Zubair, is being discussed a lot. Singer Shriram Chandra Singer Sriram Chandra, who won Indian Idol in 2010, appeared in 'Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5'. He also appeared in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11'. Now, Sriram is reportedly one of the confirmed contestants of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Dhanashree Verma Social media influencer and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal's ex-wife Dhanashree Verma was last seen in Rajkummar Rao and Vamika Gabbi's film 'Bhool Chook Maaf'. Dhanashree was also a finalist of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11' and now it is being said that she is almost a confirmed contestant of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Gaurav Khanna 'Anupamaa' fame Gaurav Khanna's name is also included in this. He won the first season of Celebrity MasterChef. It is reported that Gaurav is in talks for 'Bigg Boss 19'. Apoorva Mukhija The name of social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija has also come up. Apoorva, who was in the news for 'India's Got Latent', is considered to be another confirmed contestant of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Hunar Gandhi There is also a buzz about Hunar Gandhi, who started her career with 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki' in 2007. After working in the mythological show 'Veer Hanuman' in 2024, Hunar will now be seen in reality shows as well. It is reported that she has also been confirmed for 'Bigg Boss 19'. Amaal Malik Amaal has been surrounded by many controversies earlier this year. It is being said that the makers had also approached Amaal Malik for this show. From announcing his separation from his family on social media to making shocking claims and allegations in a podcast, Amaal has been in the headlines continuously.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Taarak Mehta actor Shailesh Lodha approached for Bigg Boss 19: Source
As excitement builds for Salman Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 19', has exclusively learnt that 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Shailesh Lodha has been approached for the reality show. The much-anticipated season will premiere on JioHotstar on August per sources close to the development, the makers are quite keen to add the actor's name to the list of stars participating in the show. Lodha, who is known for playing the role of Taarak Mehta in the popular sitcom, has been approached by the 'Bigg Boss' team to participate in the show. However, the actor is yet to confirm his reality series will go live on August 24. Earlier, India Today had reported that the makers are planning to tweak the format. While JioHotstar will initially stream the inaugural one-hour episode, Colors TV will air the same in deferred live. The digital platform will also continue to livestream the happenings 24/7 like always. The makers have also planned to have a longer season this time, and as of now, they are looking at a 20–22-week show, instead of the usual 15-week we still wait for those who have given their confirmation, names like 'The Traitors' contestants Apoorva Mukhija and Purav Jha, actors Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Munmun Dutta, Ashish Vidyarthi, and social media creator Faisal Shaikh are already doing rounds. However, there is no official confirmation on the casting.- Ends
India.com
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet wife of Mehta Sahab from Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah, is an author, her name is...
Meet wife of Mehta Sahab from Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah, is an author, her name is... In the ever-evolving world of entertainment where OTT is dominating the landscape, soap operas and television have taken a back seat. However, there is one soap opera that continues to resonate even today, and for many, it's their comfort show. Yes, we are talking about 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'. This family entertainer not only makes people laugh with its relatable storyline, but it also has a special place in the hearts of Indian households. From the impeccable storyline to a thought-provoking message in every episode, TMKOC is a cult classic. But besides that, it's the unique characters that make this show unique and different. Amongst the many characters, the character of Mehta Sahab played by actor Shailesh Lodha stands out. As much as people are intrigued and attached to his on-screen role, people want to know about his real life, too. Mehta Sahab, played by actor Shailesh Lodha, is married to nutritionist Anjali Mehta on screen. But very few know who his real-life partner is. Mehta Sahab's Real Life Wife In real life, Shailesh Lodha is married to Swati Lodha. Swati is known for her impactful work in social service, education, and authorship. Although Swati is quite different from his partner and prefers to stay away from the limelight, she is excelling in her field. She is a noted management scholar. She has also earned a doctorate in women's entrepreneurship and is also seen sharing insights about parenting and societal issues on social media. Shailesh and Swati are also parents, and they have a daughter named Swara. Swara is also away from the limelight. However, the family is seen attending events together. Besides being a scholar, she is also a published author who has written several acclaimed books. Away from the world of the limelight, she has carved her niche and made a name for herself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swati Lodha (@drswatilodha Their union speaks about their balanced relationship and mutual respect, and individual achievements. Behind the character of Mehta Sahab is a grounded family man, and behind him stands a woman who continues to inspire with her work, away from the spotlight but never out of significance.
