Bigg Boss 19 Grand Premiere highlights: Salman Khan’s heroic entry to expressing concern for Amaal Malik – All that happened on the latest season’s opening night
Bigg Boss 19's premiere has taken place and Salman Khan's heroic entry to his behaving like a father-figure to Amaal Malik, it was one memorable night!
Last Updated: 12.09 AM, Aug 25, 2025
Salman Khan and Bigg Boss are back with a new season. Bigg Boss 19 starts with a bang, and a promise. The show, staying true to its 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar' theme, assigns the responsibility of the house on the housemates. But, the grand opening also paved way for the new contestants this season. Ranging from Ashnoor Kaur and Gaurav Khanna to Zeeshan Qadri and Amaal Malik, the contestants come with a big promise this season. Here's everything that happened at the recently held Bigg Boss 19 grand premiere...
Salman Khan’s heroic entry, home tour special
Bigg Boss 19 goes grand with Salman Khan’s heroic entry, and fireworks doing the talking with the logo. Soon after, Bigg Boss introduces ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar.’
Salman enters the house this time around, right after we get a home tour for the season. The theme of the season is introduced, Ghibli-style. Bigg Boss promises no interference.
Bigg Boss 19 first contestant revealed
The first contestant of Bigg Boss 19 is Ashnoor Kaur. The 21-year-old, famous for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Sanju and Manmarziyan, then revealed meeting Salman Khan thrice before the show. She spoke about being matured before age owing to working since age 4.
Bigg Boss 19 contestants introduced
Zeeshan Qadri of Gangs of Wasseypur fame is the second contestant of the Salman Khan-hosted show. He is introduced along with spiritual influencer Tanya Mittal. She then reveals watching Prem Ratan Dhan Payo over Gangs of Wasseypur. She asks Salman if true love always stays unrequited, and the superstar says he wouldn’t know since he never felt true love.
Zeeshan gets the power to keep or cancel her videos. He gets hesitant to accept her. The two enter the show, and Zeeshan says he will make GoW 3 inside the house.
Before the third contestant is introduced, fake SRK introduces himself as Pathaan. Soon after, we meet Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar as the next contestants on Bigg Boss 19. Nagez then reveal that their relationship is still being tested. She, especially, reveals that she wishes to see him win her over.
Negal Chudasma is the next contestant. She is introduced with Abhishek Bajaj and Baseer Ali. Among the two, she picks the latter as hotter.
Gaurav Khanna is introduced as the next contestant. He enters on SRK’s song, Main Hoon Na title track and Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaya Hai. Salman introduces Gaurav as TV’s Green Flag, hinting at his Anupamaa character. Natalia Janzokeh is introduced with him.
Pranit More is introduced as the next contestant. Farhana Bhat is introduced with him. And that was not all – Bhojpuri actress Neelam Giri is the next contestant on Salman Khan’s show.
Salman’s former co-star Kunicka Sadaanand is introduced as the next contestant. She reveals quitting acting to become a lawyer.
Fans Ka Faisla – Mridul Tiwari or Shehbaz Badesha, who is Bigg Boss 19 contestant? Last participant also revealed
Mridul Tiwari and Shehbaz Badesha's Fans Ka Faisla moment is here. The two diss each other even before they enter the show together. Salman announces that Mridul is the only contestant to enter the reality show.
This is followed by music composer Armaan Malik’s entry as the 16th contestant of the reality show. Salman expresses concern for Amaal, while hinting about his recent controversy. With his entry, the grand premiere episode of Bigg Boss 19 came to an end.
FAQs:
Q: When does Bigg Boss 19 premiere?
A: Bigg Boss 19 premiered 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.