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
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- Watch Bigg Boss 20 Live Streaming & 24×7 Camera Feed
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Hiii big boss aapne mughe selected kyo nhi kiya .aapne mera dil tod diya .m salman g sent kab sent milna chahti this.jab m 5 sal ki this .or ye moka bhi hath sent gya an m kya kru aap hi btao mughe .m28 ki ho gain an kitn what kiya ye aapne kya kiya big boss
ye aam log sayad AAM AADAMI P ke hi lagte hai………
gujjar gujjar manveer gujjar bhai gujjar is king
The worst personality in the house goes to priyanka and she should thrown out from the house..
Big boss kindly eliminate Priyanka ASAP.. coz she don’t deserve to play this game … She have no sense dat how to behave …. Such a manner less lady she is… Want to slap her
Plz bigg boss plz change the timing pura saal wait karte hai is show ka aur itna late ankhen bhi lappak jhappak karta hai rrre baba .
i suggest following timings
1st timing. 9:00pm
2nd timing. 9:30pm
Aur agar nhi kar sakte to
Morning Timings
3rd timing.5:00AM
4th timing.5:30AM
Taki India Ko apke aur baba Ramdev ki vaje se Jaldi Uthne ki adat bani rahe
Manveer gujjar hi jeetega because all gujjar community support manveer gujjar
Priyanka is the worst contenste of the house,she olny do for focusing,the celebs are very good.we think that celebs nakhre dikayenge and common people adjust karlenge par yanha tho ulta hi raha hai
Bigg boss full script show bc
Which people known as “India wale”
That old lady who keeps barking don’t even want to mention her name she’s some kind of Skeleton she knows that young celeb and hes family….. wow?
That old moron baba is also seen on t.v. shows so again wow?
That kashmiri girl seems to be some show winner
Omg ultra wow?
And last that short fatty girl don’t even know her name soooooooo, how she got selected surprising
She can’t even talk proper some nonsense attitude wtfffffffffff scripted *** **** **** ****
Inshallha Bani j jetyga
maybe Bigg Boss Ne Jana Chahta Hu Mujhe sab ki what Ragini hai Bhojpuri actor ko pareshan kar rahe hai mai Unki what Laga Dunga
Celebrity are more then intelligent to India walay
And the best thinking person is Gorav Malhotra very good keep it up
Baba ek number ka Dongi house ko Ghar Se nikalna chahiye
I am voting pandit jee because vo bhut fekte hai….
Big boss ek bar Milo na.
Comment:kya bakwaas aam admi ko select kiye ho. ye priyanka to puri jahil aur dehati h sirf showoff krti h. they even dont know how to speak. they r showng off as thy r big celebreties. please ye family show h?? is there anythng more except fight only?? its really irritate me watching ths useless n characterless aam aadmi…please take thm out hv interestng one…
I feel really sad that I didn’t post my video for nomination.
Trust me if I would have been in the house it would be a different ball game.
I request BIGBOSS, give me a chance because the CHAMP is here.
Bigg boss plzzz time thoda change kr do na plzz 10:30 se hata kr 9:00 Ka hi karwa do na plzzz
Priyanka is the worst contestant. I hope she gets out soon. Such a horrible character.
ye jo aam log andr gye hai ** hum jaise aam logo ki bejjati krwa rhe hai the dont deserve to be at that place some low class people deserve to be live at that place they are not for high profile
Hello Big Boss..
Hi Salman
I just want to tell Priyanka that she is spoiling common people name, she just wants footage and spoiling the show.
she z so damn cheap…
I want to know why did her family allow her to participate. nahi aati toh ghar ki baat ghar thak hi rehti . aise publicly aap apne par hone wale atyachar kyun dikha rahe ho.
God bless you mr husband. we sympathize