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!
Explore More:
- 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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Guys i think it’s all over they don’t pick anyone’s call anymore. Let’s move on guys and do something bigger in our lives
HARD LUCK !
HAR AUDITION EK EYEWASH THA FOR THE SO CALLED COMMON PEOPLE, THEY SELECTED FEW CONTESTANT ON THE BASIS OF ANY CRITERIA DECIDED BY THEM( MONEY, GLAMOUR, OR CASTING COUCH ..ANYTHING) .AMONG THEM, THEY SELECTED TOP 10.THIS AUDITIONS WERE DONE BEHIND THE CURTAINS BY KEEPING ALL OTHER SO CALLED COMMON MAN IN IGNORANCE BY EYEWASH OF DOING FAKE AUDITIONS AT MANY PLACES.NOW THE QUESTION COMES …WHY FAKE AUDITIONS? THE SIMPLE REASON IS THERE ARE LAKHS AND LAKHS OF PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROCESS BY SENDING VIDEOS, AND BUYING APPY FIZZ.SO TO SATISFY SUCH HUGE CROWD , THEY ADOPTED THIS PROCESS OF FAKE AUDITIONS. MAY BE THEY SELECTED PEOPLE AMONG US ALL, BUT THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT COMMON LIKE US ALL. LIKE THE ADD SAYS……AAYEGE PAANWALE, PEHLWAN ETC. THIS IS ALL SHIT. THEY PLAYED WITH THE EMOTIONS OF LAKHS AND LAKHS OF PEOPLE. ….. FOR WHAT ONLY FOR THE SHOW. THAT WHY WE INDIANS ARE BEHIND IN COMPARISION TO MOST OF THE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES …BECASUE IN INDIA …THER IS CORRUPTION. EKKK SIMPLE SA ANSWER DE DOE YARRRROOOOOOO……. AGAR SALMAN KHAN KAHEGA MERE ES DOST KO RAKH LO…. THEN KYA SHOW WALE MANA KAREGE.
Yes I think jiski money ho wahi hoga select muje to chanc diya na diya ak baraber hi hai dosto ye sab ak dikhwa hi tha web site ki trp bhadne ka shyad so abh kuch nai hota wahi job karo jo only ghr chla sake supane nai
Dosto sayad ab tak to jo select hone the ve select ho gaye hoge…..But bigg boss is game for comman. ..yaha telnet nahi money chalata ha sayad. …dekhate ha aage kya karana ha. …Dosto ab roadies ki tayari karo….Agar vaha bi peise ki demand ha to……?
Mere pass har Roz call aata ha money dimander ki..
Fir to kara di ha ab dekhana police kaya karati ha…..mere pass sab sabut ha unake khilaf. …Dosto have a sweet morning. ..
i also love bigg boss reality show but unfortunately my family not allow me to go there so sad……….
I am the biggest fan of biggboss
So sad
M sure ki rahul g finl slct ho gye h… Isliye koi b cmnt ni h unka… Bt app read to kr rhe hoge na… Sbke cmnt…..
Everything is over you guys can check by calling on this no. +91 22-42164000
Nd to all people misguiding everybody that calls r coming and all ****
They have finalised people already
muje bhi call nahi aya pls call yaar
jio bigg boss……. B.B10 is back……!!!
I’m waiting call
All fake comments for call aaya… All fake, kisi ko kit call nahi aaya. Sab ek dusra ko bevkoof Bana rai Hai, Aur everything have been done.. We r not fool guys, n all. Jo channel ne India ka bevkoof banana tha Bana diya. All round were fake, final auditions done behind the curtains of selected few n we r misguided to wait till 15th September. Aur jo yeh jhooth bol rai Hai koi call nai aayi kisi ko sab jaan bush ke hamare mind ko divert Kar rai Hai Taki hame lage ke final auditions ke call aa rai hsi
you’re right bro..agar kisi call aata too vo news mei bhi aata. you’re right bro..now all peoples can understand this…and this is true..
Hyyyyy Rahul ji H R U…
kya hua 25 ka apka audition tha apne kuch btaya ni…1 aap or harry ji hi h jo pte ki bat btate h…mai kbse wt kr rhi hu ki ap koi new nws de…or sach me muje bhad khushi hogi apka slctn hoga to….bst of luck
Mein bohot happy hoon aj. third round ka call aya. so excited. Mumbai here I come. Get ready India!
Omg mujhe bhi call aya final round ka. itna excited hoon. please pray mera selection ho jaye. ab toh last round ki baari hai. so happy bhagwan bless me
Hum to ye sochte hai k hum sab to bigg boss vali feeling b le rahe hai chat me agar hum sabh ko bula liya to maa kasam sab ki wat lag jyagi duni k number one show banadegy hum sab but chanc milna chaiya finl audiction ka to sab ko tabhi pata chalega k live sab k samne kiss me hai dum last time main week tha to sahi audition b nai hua but now am ready to bigg boss
jiitne log baaten kar rahe hain aaj me unko jawab de raha
hoon. ……….1. jiska bhi selection hoga usko sakht
hidayat di jayegi ki vo kisi se bhi bataye nahi.sirf
apne gharvalo ke alava our gharvale bhi kisi se sare
na kare………otherwise 100 percent vo reject ho jayega
fir turant medikal…hoga..jo ki mail karna hoga…fir flight
ki ticket aapko mail hogi…rahi baat…….sekection ki
vo kabhi bhi kisi se koi fee ya koi cast nahi liya jata
ye anubandh hum sabhi ker chuke hain pi ke doraan.
sayad kisi ne bhi pura padha bahi…jaha jaha sighn
karna tha uske uper ku do do line bhi padh lete to
sayad in sawalo ka jawab mil jata……..jahidhashmi
(delhi audition 17. aug)……….kisaan ko pata nahi hota
hai beej bote samay ki uski fasal hari hogi ya sukhi hogi
ya kide lgenge ya aag lag jayegi….kissan sirf mehnat
karta hai…puri lagan puri jimmedaari se…….result
Big Boss. ke haath me hai…jo hum sabka madary
hai………God…..great bigboss……..
Sir Har koi esse bhramm ya bhalakhe Mai rahega ke koi. Disclose nahi karega Aur esse ka faidya utha kar hamara sabka bevkoof banaya gaya Hai. Na koi disclose karega na kisi ko Pata chalega ke. Sab Kuch chup chap backdoor auditions se ho gaya, koi top 30 ko call nahi aayi, Aur Har koi bevkoof ke Tarah wait krta rahega Jabki in reality Mai kisi ko. Bhi call aani hi nai Hai. Yahi bhramm toa en sabne daala Hai. Don’t make us all fool, anyone kindly we r common but not stupid. RIGHT TO INFORMATION MAI SAB PATA CHALA JAYEGA KE KAB TOP 30 KO CALL KE HAI, KYA PROCESS KIYA HAI. DON’T PROVOKE US SIR, DON’T FAKE US
agree
yes ,it is true as the participant in earlier rounds told that it was written that selected candidates won,t disclose the name to any body ,so those who r spreading news of their selection or even final call r either making their own fool or of others.if some people have really been selected then why they will spread the news to breach the contract.?
To all those who have this misunderstanding of Sam Chaudhary got selected pls check below msg it was posted by him on 12th September :
Hi Friends!
Sry I couldn’t able to make it, I got out in Final round of Bigboss Audition.. It was a nice experience! Thank u all for your Support & wishes!!
No blame to God coz those who got selected were more deserving than me!
Heartly congratulations to those who got selected!!
I’ll not give up instead will work more harder!
Will continue with my strict diet & schedule!!
Now I have also given audition for second round on 2nd September and cleared my GD and Personal Interview also. From my GD I along with 2 guys and 2 gals were selected for PI.
There were in total 50 candidates Appox I guess
So more than 400 people given PI in 2nd round from India and UAE also.
Last week I had a word with casting people in Endemol. They said this week by maximum Tuesday they will finalise top 30 and by Thursday if we don’t get call so we shall assume that we are not going further.
Still nobody have been called and nobody have been selected so far.
No approach no money influence will be entertained here because they are creating a show not Sarkar.
So relax and wait maximum till Thursday this week and if you do not get call so what guys prepare much stronger for next opportunities.
And I believe they are quite fair in their dealings till
Now with us.
Regards
Gautam Vaid
Sir, kindly read carefully that he got out in final round in Mumbai before 15th moreover, in our chat with him he said that they will be selected as commoner after that final. Round in Mumbai. I don’t know how u talked with endemol people because they r not receiving the calls of anyone. Even dates of estimate given by u, doesn’t gurantee that the auditions r over or not. This is also misguidance that we all. Know that no one will. Disclose earlier or till Thursday that he is selected or already given auditions. So the dilemma remains the same that it’s all done or not.therr will. Be no. Callls to anyone sir,. If u can. Have chat with endemol people then why can’t us. It’s all over sir and this is truth that final round is done before the auditions estimate of 15th September. So now no use of faking people with such kind of lie to cool. Down the fire. Don’t worry sir, we r all common people and we can’t do anything. But only one quest. That whu the channel played with emotions of lakhs of people.
Comment:hey all of u Zara maff krna mujhko angrezi kam ati h ..albata sansthapak Hindi bhaza merit zaat hi h sunni h kaffi darrati h tumko meri vayakaran saral shabdho m bolu kya jese koi maa samjhati h personal audition Maine bhi diya th Delhi m wo Real personality ko choose kr rhe h Biggboss jisse bhi select krenge unhe show start hone se one week phle bta denge ap Sab tention na lo ar kissi ki baato m na ao kyunki audition abhi bhi chal rhe h I guess Oct k first week tak chalenge kyunki lakho bando ne apply kiya h wo sabko check kr rhe h jisse bhi select krenge usse October k first week m call aegi issliy Roj lo moj lo na mile to khoj lo.
very good words of vipin of motivation to all .
dear friends even otherwise from all only few were /are to be selected and not all so why boil head.?
Guys. I have reached mumbai for confirmation of reality behind selection…..I’ll update u soon…..akanksha office is in vile parle….not in andheri….bb house locates in lonavle…show also shoots in lonavle the back side of bb house……
It’s very nice sir, we r waiting for your confirmation, but it seems reality that final auditions are over, till date we didn’t received any call for final round. One person Sam Choudhary in u tube told me that he went for finals in Mumbai where there were 6 batches of around 67 people, n this was done may be on 13th. Sam caudhary claims that it was the final round and the crew members told them, u will.be in show as commoner after this. U can talk with him on u tube Sam Choudhary big Boss 10. Sir we r very depressed that what this all happened with us, why they done this with us all. We r all wait for final round and the news is its over n selection is done. The question is when n how and on which criteria. Some fake fucking people are posting wrong news of their call for final round. There is something fishy in all this. Today is 26th and, now we have no hope for any call that we can receive now. There is something fishy about the selection process.
Hello harry g….thnks isliye qki koi wrong information deta h to app usko muh tod jwab dene aate ho kmse km hme iss bahane hme shi information ka pta to chl jata h…thnks a lot….