Bigg Boss to air new season soon: Here's where you can likely watch it!
Bigg Boss is set to return, with details on format, title, and platform still undecided. Makers are choosing between Bigg Boss 19 or Bigg Boss OTT 4, with a July–August launch expected on JioHotstar.
Last Updated: 01.59 PM, May 27, 2025
There has been much conjecture regarding Bigg Boss' future, but it's being reported that the hit reality show will be returning. An insider has confirmed that the show will return, but that many details, such as the format, platform, and title, are still up in the air.
Rumours around Bigg Boss
As per the Indian Express, the Salman Khan-hosted (Maine Pyar Kiya and Baaghi: A Rebel For Love) show has been making headlines recently after a string of successful seasons across traditional television and OTT. There has been a lot of speculation, including reports of a shortened version and termination rumours caused by declining total viewership. Nevertheless, preparations are already under way for the upcoming season.
An insider claims that deciding between Bigg Boss 19 and Bigg Boss OTT 4 is a major topic of conversation for the next season. It is expected that the new season will start either in the latter week of July or the first week of August.
Platform and production details
The insider told the portal that uncertainty still surrounds the specifics, but the show will air on JioHotstar and be produced by the Viacom group. Decisions on whether to stick with the current plan of broadcasting the OTT version first and then a television season or to move forward with a single, long-format season are being finalised in ongoing internal talks.
The format rollout is another topic of continuing controversy. The insider said that the OTT or TV version's airing priority is undecided; it may follow the same process as before. Rumours suggest that the makers are adopting an OTT-first strategy this year, but they have not yet made a final decision about the timetable or duration.
Celebs-only format
According to rumours, the producers are considering bringing back the star-only structure and doing away with social media influencers as contestants. However, they have not yet officially confirmed the participants.
Rumours also suggest that Salman Khan (Love and Jaagruti) will film the season teaser by the end of June.
Previous season winner
Karanveer Mehra won the most recent season of Bigg Boss 18, with Vivian Dsena coming in second.