Bigg Boss Season 19: Ashnoor Kaur to Dheeraj Dhoopar, here are the confirmed contestants in Salman Khan's show!

Mark your calendar, the big daddy of reality shows Bigg Boss Season 19 is back with more chaos and fun on August 24, 2025. The show will air on ColorsTV channel at 10:30 pm onwards. You can also watch the show online on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium). However, the internet is currently going wild as new names of contestants are surfacing every day. So, while you eagerly wait to watch the Salman Khan-hosted show once again, let's check out the list of the folks who might be making their grand entry to the BB House this time!

Confirmed contestants list of Bigg Boss Season 19

Ashnoor Kaur

This 21-year-old actress rose to fame by playing the younger Nayra Singhania in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (2009), which is the longest-running show on Star Plus channel. Later, Ashnoor did shows like Tum Saath Ho Jab Apne (2014), Patiala Babes (2018), School Friends (2023), Suman Indori (2024), etc. Reports say she might enter Bigg Boss Season 19.

Gaurav Khanna

This TV actor recently became the winner of Celebrity MasterChef, who is also the leading star of the Anupamaa (2020) show. Gaurav made his acting debut with the Bhabhi show in 2006, where he played Bhuvan Sareen. The 43-year-old actor is rumoured to be part of Bigg Boss Season 19 this year.

Vahbbiz Dorabjee

Vahbbiz is the former spouse of popular TV actor Vivian Dsena. According to TOI, the 39-year-old actor will be entering the house of Bigg Boss Season 19. For the unversed, Vivian Dsena emerged as the first runner-up of BB Season 18. Vahbbiz Dorabjee did a few shows like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010), Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant (2016), and Deewaniyat (2024).

Dheeraj Dhoopar

The 40-year-old actor rose to fame with his leading roles as Prem Bhardwaj in TV shows like Sasural Simar Ka (2013) and as Karan Luthra in Kundali Bhagya (2017), which significantly boosted his popularity. Dheeraj made his debut with Maat Pitaah Ke Charnon Mein Swarg show in 2009. Dhoopar is likely to be seen in the Bigg Boss Season 19 house.

Shehbaz Badesha or Mridul Tiwari

Shehnaaz Gill's brother Shehbaz Badesha and YouTuber Mridul Tiwari are vying to make a grand entry in Bigg Boss Season 19. They both have been shortlisted, and the contestant who receives the most votes will be confirmed as a participant. Shehnaaz participated in the Bigg Boss Season 13, where she finished in the third place back in 2019.

Payal Gamingg

Influencer Payal Dhare is also entering the Bigg Boss Season 19 house, according to reports. Widely known as Payal Gamingg on social media, she has made a mark in India's expanding gaming community. With her youthful energy and massive online following, she has become one of the most highly anticipated contestants of the season.

Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar

According to reports from various protals, the influencer couple is among the contestants of Bigg Boss Season 19. With over 30 million followers on Instagram, Awez Darbar is widely known as a smooth Bollywood dancer. He began his journey with TikTok videos during the pandemic and later made a huge name on Instagram. On YouTube, he has over 12 million subscribers.

FAQs:

Q. Is Bigg Boss 19 coming?

A. Bigg Boss Season 19 was announced last month, and is releasing on August 24, 2025 on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

Q. Who are the contestants of Bigg Boss 19?

A. Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar, Vahbbiz Dorabjee, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Shehbaz Badesha or Mridul Tiwari, among others are the confirmed contestants of Bigg Boss Season 19.

Q. What contestants have to do in Bigg Boss?

A. The contestants in Bigg Boss are required to indulge in housework and are assigned tasks by the omnipresent authority figure known to them as Bigg Boss.