Bigg Boss Marathi 6: The truth behind Shreyas Talpade-Riteish Deshmukh's almost reunion since Housefull 5
Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade were among the ensemble cast on the sets of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5, which was one of the most searched Hindi movies of 2025.
Last Updated: 05.40 PM, Jan 08, 2026
Riteish Deshmukh has recently launched his TV show, Bigg Boss Marathi 6. The reality TV show, which started streaming on JioHotstar after Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 came to an end, was about to mark a reunion of sorts. It would have marked the reunion of Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade, who were last seen together in Housefull 5 in 2025. Here's everything you need to know about it...
Was Shreyas Talpade roped in as Bigg Boss Marathi 6 contestant?
Shreyas Talpade was, according to a report on Pinkvilla, roped in as a contestant on Bigg Boss Marathi 6. The reality show is interestingly hosted by Riteish Deshmukh. The revelation of the same took place ahead of Bigg Boss 19 grand finale.
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What did Shreyas Talpade say about his participation on Riteish Deshmukh's Bigg Boss Marathi 6?
Shreyas Talpade has declined the rumours of participating in Riteish Deshmukh-hosted Bigg Boss Marathi 6. He confirmed the same in various interviews and stated that celebrities often become soft targets and this was just one of many such cases of false rumours being spread.
Bigg Boss Marathi 6 could have marked Shreyas Talpade and Riteish Deshmukh's reunion since Housefull 5
Back in the 2025 Hindi film release, Akshay Kumar managed to bring an ensemble cast together for his movie, Housefull 5. The film became the most-spoken-about because of the very reason, apart from having two endings. Among the cast members that Akshay managed to assemble, Riteish Deshmukh and Shreyas Talpade also came together in the movie.
On the work front, Shreyas Talpade is now gearing up for Welcome To The Jungle as well as Golmaal 5. On TV, the actor was last seen hosting the reality show Chal Bhava Citit in 2025.
Bigg Boss Marathi 6 FAQs
Q. What is the premiere date and time for Bigg Bosss Marathi 6?
A. Bigg Boss Marathi 6 is set to premiere on January 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM on Colors Marathi and will also be available on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).
Q. Who is the host for Bigg Boss Marathi 6?
A. Riteish Deshmukh is hosting the sixth season of Bigg Boss Marathi.
Q. What is the theme for Bigg Boss Marathi 6?
A. The show features a unique 'Heaven and Hell' theme, with the house divided by mysterious doors, setting the stage for conflicts, surprises, and intense drama.