Know about Bigg Boss 20, Bigg Boss 20 Contestants Name, Final Contestants Name List, Start Date, Bigg Boss 20 Host, Theme, and Latest News & Updates for Bigg Boss Season 20 – 2026.
About Bigg Boss Season 20 (BB20) Colors TV & JioHotstar Show :- The landmark 20th season of India’s biggest and most sensational reality television show, Bigg Boss 20, officially premiered on Sunday, 6th September 2026. Adapted from the global reality franchise Big Brother, the Hindi edition of Bigg Boss has evolved into a nationwide cultural phenomenon over two decades of high-octane drama, unscripted emotions, and intense rivalry.
For Season 20, the show has embraced an ambitious theme titled “Vardaan” (The Boon). In a game-changing twist unveiled during the grand premiere, the makers introduced the revolutionary “Extra Jeevan Daan” (also dubbed the Tathas-two concept). This game mechanic gives contestants a rare lifeline to reverse evictions, setting the stage for an unpredictable battle of strategy, survival, and alliances.
Bigg Boss Season 20 (2026) Quick Overview
| Show Name | Bigg Boss Season 20 (BB20) |
| Host | Salman Khan |
| Grand Premiere Date | Sunday, 6th September 2026 |
| Theme | Vardaan (“Extra Jeevan Daan” / Tathas-two Twist) |
| OTT Streaming | JioHotstar (Daily at 9:00 PM IST) |
| Television Broadcast | Colors TV (Mon-Fri 10:30 PM | Sat-Sun 9:30 PM IST) |
| Total Housemates | 18 entered (16 original + 2 wild cards) — 11 currently in the house |
All housemates entering the custom-built luxury Bigg Boss 20 house are isolated from the outside world, without mobile phones, clocks, or contact with their families. Equipped with over 100 high-definition cameras and microphones capturing every move 24×7, housemates must navigate weekly nomination rounds, rigorous tasks, and public voting to evade eviction.
Bigg Boss 20 Contestants List (Season 20 – 2026)
The 20th season features an eclectic mix of 16 hand-picked personalities representing cinema, sports, television, digital creators, music, and esports:
| # | Contestant Name | Known For / Profession | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary Kom | Legendary Olympic Boxer & 6-time World Champion | Evicted (Week 7) |
| 2 | Mahhi Vij | Television Actress & Balika Vadhu Star | In House |
| 3 | Kanika Mann | Popular TV Actress & Model (Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega) | In House |
| 4 | Aasif Khan | Critically Acclaimed Actor (Panchayat, Mirzapur) | Evicted (Week 8) |
| 5 | Isha Rikhi | Punjabi & Hindi Film Actress and Model | Evicted (Week 3) |
| 6 | Arishfa Khan | Digital Creator & Social Media Influencer | In House |
| 7 | Rhiti Tiwari | Talented Singer & Daughter of Manoj Tiwari | Evicted (Week 4) |
| 8 | Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) | Entertainer & Reality TV Creator | In House |
| 9 | Qazi Ahmad Tauqeer | Singer & Fame Gurukul Winner | In House |
| 10 | Amrapali Dubey | Leading Bhojpuri Cinema Superstar | In House |
| 11 | Rohed Khan | Fashion Model & Actor | Evicted (Week 2) |
| 12 | Yung DSA (Harsh Machare) | Underground Hip-Hop Rapper & Music Producer | In House |
| 13 | Uditi Singh | Fashion Influencer & Model | In House |
| 14 | Aman Gandhi | Popular TV Actor (Bhagya Lakshmi) | Evicted (Week 6) |
| 15 | Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP) | Top Gaming Creator & Esports Icon | In House |
| 16 | Love Gill | Selected via “Fans Ka Faisla” Public Vote | In House |
| 17 | Manish Goel | TV Actor (Bhabhi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay) — Wild Card, Week 5 | In House |
| 18 | Nakul Dhull | Social Media Creator — Wild Card, Week 5 | Removed (Week 6) |
11 contestants remain. Manish Goel and Nakul Dhull entered as the season’s first wild cards at the Week 5 Weekend Ka Vaar. Rohed Khan was evicted in Week 2, Isha Rikhi in Week 3 and Rhiti Tiwari in the season’s first mid-week eviction. Rhiya Ahir lost the “Fans Ka Faisla” public vote to Love Gill on premiere night and never entered the house. Current nominees and lifelines are tracked in our elimination guide. Nakul Dhull was removed by Bigg Boss in Week 6 after a physical fight with Gullu. Aman Gandhi was evicted in Week 6 after finishing last on his final lifeline. Mary Kom was evicted in Week 7 after losing her last lifeline. Aasif Khan was evicted in Week 8 after losing his last lifeline.
Bigg Boss 20 Latest News & Recent Updates
Top 10 Recent News & Eviction Updates
- Bigg Boss 20: Mary Kom Evicted in Week 7 as Manish Goel Loses a Lifeline (Oct 25, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20: Aman Gandhi Evicted in Week 6 After Losing His Last Lifeline (Oct 18, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20: Wild Card Nakul Dhull Removed From the House After a Physical Fight With Gullu (Oct 15, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20: No Eviction in Week 5 as Aman Gandhi Gets the Fewest Votes and Loses a Lifeline (Oct 11, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20: No Eviction This Week as Mary Kom Gets the Fewest Votes and Loses a Lifeline (Oct 4, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20: Rhiti Tiwari Evicted in the Season First Mid-Week Exit as Rivals Take Her Last Life (Oct 2, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20: Gullu Takes a Third Captaincy Despite Five Black Roses and Arishfa Khan Calling It Vahiyat (Oct 1, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20 Week 4 Nominations: 11 Contestants Face Eviction, Only Gullu, Arishfa and Aasif Safe (Sep 29, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20 Week 3 Eviction: Isha Rikhi Evicted as Salman Khan Fakes Out Yung DSA, 14 Left (Sep 27, 2026)
- Bigg Boss 20 Week 3 Nominations: Yung DSA and Isha Rikhi Face Eviction After Confession Room Twist (Sep 22, 2026)
Bigg Boss 20 Host: Salman Khan Returns
Megastar Salman Khan returns as the charismatic host of Bigg Boss for the historic 20th season. Hosting the reality show since Season 4, Salman’s signature style, sharp wit, and authoritative guidance on Weekend Ka Vaar remain the cornerstone of the show’s massive ratings.
During the weekend episodes, Salman reviews the weekly happenings inside the house, questions contestants on their disputes and strategies, and announces the weekly eviction results based on public voting.
More on the host: what Salman Khan is reported to earn for Bigg Boss, and who Bigg Boss actually is — the voice, the format and the company behind it.
Bigg Boss 20 Telecast Timing & OTT Streaming
Following an OTT-first release model, fans can catch the episodes early online before television broadcast:
- JioHotstar (OTT): Streams daily at 9:00 PM IST with 24-hour interactive live feeds.
- Colors TV (Television):
- Monday to Friday: 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM IST
- Saturday & Sunday (Weekend Ka Vaar with Salman Khan): 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM IST
How to Vote for Bigg Boss 20 Contestants Online
Viewer voting is crucial to protecting your favourite housemates from weekly elimination. Here is the official method to vote:
- Download and open the JioHotstar App on your smartphone (Android / iOS).
- Log in with your registered mobile number or email ID.
- Search for “Bigg Boss 20” and tap on the official show banner.
- Click on the “Vote Now” button.
- The list of nominated contestants for the current week will be displayed on screen.
- Tap on your favourite contestant’s photo to cast your vote before the voting lines close on Thursday midnight.
For this week’s nominations and how the result is actually decided, see our Bigg Boss elimination this week guide. New to the format? Start with inside the Bigg Boss house and what a wild card entry means.
Bigg Boss 20 Live Updates & Elimination Alerts
Stay tuned to BiggBossCast.com for daily written episode recaps, captaincy task updates, nomination lists, and weekend eviction breaking news!
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- Click here for Latest Bigg Boss 20 News & Daily Updates
- Read Full Biographies & Profiles of Bigg Boss 20 Contestants
- Watch Bigg Boss 20 Live Streaming & 24×7 Camera Feed
- Bigg Boss Winners List All Seasons (1 to 19) & Predictions
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Mene Delhi SE ruchika Singh ka video dekha.HM log Jo hzaron logon ke liye kam kr chuke ya ldte rhe hr AK platform PE uski koi value nhi.kisliye Janna zruri hai.
Respected madam, jo bhi aaj tak hamde dekha Aur feel Kiya Hai ussae staff hame yeh Pata Chala Hai ke, we. R been made fool, main point yeh Hai ke jab 15th September ke date enhone de Aur 15th ke baad enhone Kab auditions kiye final 30 Selected people ke. All these people including ruchika may be from different states. On which date, where they reached for final auditions, why we all made fool, who arranged the tickets for them all, destination place and date of reaching Mumbai for all 30 must be same for all. Is the date is before 15th September or after 15th September. We can ask for proof in right to information act, we are all waiting and the news came that final 8 are selected and got confirmation messages. Some crew members r coming here in chat and may be manipulating things for us, misguiding us. How some people know that, selected people will be given time and they have to reach on 13th October, how they no which and after videos combined be post editing. They are making fool of us why Akansha take this lightly that when she post that she had direct talk with endemol and Noone will receive call till week. Suddenly she came with news that her friend is selected. When when when.. .. before 15th or after 15th September, where did final auditions took place, and when..they played with us, simply that’s it. And all crew members chatting here we r not fool, so mind it.
Aur HM SHO ko follow zrur krenge. SHOw to psand hai .PR HM uska AK jissa the hain.uske barey me Jan Na zruri hai.apne area me hmara bhi AK Nam hai.
Unka telent dekhne ka paimaana PTA nhi kya tha .Ak ghnte me unhone kisi ko kitna Jana.koi IAS bnane nhi the.HM sbko AK ho kr AK stetus to Jan Na chahiye ke unhone hmarey barey me kya aankln kiya aur kitna.ye Jan NE ka hme HK hai.sab apne mob no send kro Nam ke sath negi Vidya meri face book I D HAI MSG KRO fir zra krte hain AK sajha pryas.HM nhi keh the hme bigg boss ke ghr Jana hi hai.PR Jan NE ka adhikar hai.aise nhi Jane denge.so plz .send kren.
Yes Vidya jee, u r accurately right, we have full right to know what they did and when they did, we r just common people but far better. We didn’t asked them. To take us on the show but If they decided then why did they done this with us, simply they can choose 50 people and auditions them. Why they made fool. Of us all and keep us waiting by misguiding us.
Jab ruchika bb10k liye select hogi h to 25 ko Mumbai me Oadition kese ho sakta he Rahul Ji select to ek sath hi kra hoga oroko bhi Jo select hue he alg alg thodina krege select r u sure ki 25 ko tumara Oadition h venue send Kr diya unune tume plz riply me
but my dear bachoo, why those who r not selected or think so should behave like those ,after all few in single digits had to be selected.it is a human nature that we generally when r not selected out of many start criticizing the source or selection. this is not supporting.there r many other venues.
if sunil gover will be in big boss 10 it will be one side win
guysss are you agree with me …???
Or apni facebook id dalo dosto dost bante hai fir ikath pata chqlega k hum kaha stand kartr hai aj main fb pe bigg boss ka stuts dalunga wahi mei id ho gi Baljit Saini my id name
Good job bigg boss i like big boss meri selection ho ya na ho but hume moka diya k hum b a sakte the us k liya thnx bigg boss next time tri karne k liya dubara moka dena plz nd now gys 3 din us liya bola tha k ab umid khata hi kar lo 16 k baad north walo ko kisi ko calk nai ai i think ye showw mein ane ki sab ki icha thi koi hoy koi nai hoy but hum fir v steel bigg boss k fan hai thnx to all apna aab ik group hi bana lo bigg boss ki vaja se hum na kissko jante hua b dost ban gye
Jitne ke liye nasib ke sath sath jigar ka hona bhi jaruri he. Jay jawan jay kisan meri jaan Hindustan
Got a final call see you in big boss guys apne duao me yaad rakhna n show me your love by giving me your precious vote
Ek audition to ho gaya aur hoga ki nahi….
Dosto abto result aagaya he ab Jo hona tha vo ho gaya ab ak kam karate he ab ham sab log you tube pr new video post karte he or dusare chanels valo ko request karte he ki Bigg boss JSA hi koe naya show banay or uske host sharuk khan ya to akshay Kumar ko banay dekhna bahot maza aayega lekin agar salman khan hi host honge to or maza aayega q right na . me ASA esliye bol raha hu quk colors valoko koe parva nahi he ham sab ki to ham q parva kare onki. Vo ak message bhi nahi de skate ki ham log select he ya nahi . to aaea jod jjaea es abhiyan me .
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Not bd idea virendra ji…
Abida g os show ka name mene India ka boss socha he Aap bataea aapne kya socha he.
Plz change the timing of big boss 10
Show timing is too late.
Because many audience can’t watch interesting big boss for the late timing.
Plz….
Its humble request for your audience….
Thanx
Yah she got confirmation mail and has been asked to report directly on 13th October at their office in Andheri.
if she has not been called for 3rd audition and just going on 13th of october then it looks
bit tricky .
even in final call there will not be just 7 it will be around 30 as and when it happens for final selection. ,bachoo ,take it as pleasure anna hoga to aa jayega .everyone was good jo select honge woh bhi achhe jo nahin wohbhi achee.
let enjoy every moment of your life .because you all r boss of yourself. super boss
I guess it’s done now perhaps we should lose hope
bhuwan baam is good option for big boss contestant…..He make good TRP . …..:)it is humble request
We want bhuwan baam in big boss season 10 plzz, …..He is our youtube king. nd he makes good TRP
Got a call. Feeling blessed with official confirmation
Thankq all personalities who motivate me as well in courage me.
See u soon bb10 .woooaaaa
why can’t it start at 9pm!!!!!