Salman Khan had promised to give the first glimpse of Bigg Boss 19's first contestant, and in a promo shared by the makers, the actor teases that Awez Darbar could be the very participant.

Last Updated: 01.01 PM, Aug 23, 2025
Salman Khan has teased his fans with Bigg Boss 19's first contestant glimpse. The actor-host was seen in a glimpse released, through which he gave us an insight into who might be the first contestant of the upcoming reality show. Fans feel it is Awez Darbar. Here, take a look at it yourself...
The Bigg Boss 19 contestant is seen dancing in a red formal attire in the teaser revealed by Salman Khan. This has led fans to believe that they are looking at Awez Darbar. A few have even gone on to tag his Instagram handle on the said post, almost certain that it is Awez himself. Of course, there's no confirmation on the same.
The verdict between Shehnaaz Gill's brother Shehbaz Badesha and Mridul Tiwari is not out yet. The same is expected to be revealed at the grand premiere episode of the reality show hosted by Salman Khan. It is a part of the initiative called Fans Ka Faisla, which allows audiences to choose between two shortlisted contenders, turning them from passive viewers into active participants in shaping the show’s lineup.
The recent house tour from Bigg Boss 19 has cleared that this time around, Salman Khan's show will have an assembly room. This is keeping in mind the theme of politics for the reality show.
Bigg Boss 19 grand premiere will take place on Sunday, August 24. The reality show will stream on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) at 9 pm, followed by TV at 10.30 pm.
Q: When does Bigg Boss 19 premiere?
A: Bigg Boss 19 will premiere on August 24, 2025, at 9 PM on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) and 10:30 PM on COLORS TV.
Q: What is the theme of Bigg Boss 19?
A: The theme of Bigg Boss 19 is ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’, where contestants get the power to make decisions in the house, turning it into a mini Parliament-style battleground.
Q: Who is hosting Bigg Boss 19?
A: Salman Khan is returning as the host for Bigg Boss 19, bringing his signature humor, wit, and authoritative style.