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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First of all i would like to inform you that till today bani is one of my feverat celeb..and mona is no one for me but
I am sorry to inform you that as per “bb10” concept is like celeb and commoner…then what “miss bani” says today about monalisha which is really very cheap.
In the earlier smaji ji is look like a cheap one…but bani?? Wow this is bani,i really like bani a lot..from my chilhood but after today i “hate” her as same…what celeb think about commoner… ridiculous..very bulgur thinking..this call cool, brought minded,…”india goes up and up going to touch 10% Gdp and this so called celeb keep this kind of rubbish mentality..is this the “Real face” of all celeb..is it?? Uff then i hate all celeb..we the people from non entertainment industry are really big, we have self respect, degnity, atleast think broadly..not like celeb…ok my question is:- 1st of all when swami ji talk rubbish things then he is a cheap one…(actually what he is). But when bani and gaurav says then , what the action big boss taken against them, regally waiting for the response! I simply don’t see any difference between bani and swami ji….but only one thing is swami says openlly..and bani says silently…which really hamper a person life…itz really priest off me….
How big boss return mona’s respect ?(i don’t know mona, but she represent commoner, indian people..for my thinking a self-respect is very big for a n individual)….
And its an kind request to big boss that , doesn’t eliminate bani keep her in the show and realish her, may be she is an illiterate person not all…and realish her she is nothing…just a cheap thinking over attitude girl, this kind of people ruins the reputation of all, same all india down…uff
Please evict Swami Om. I wouldn’t even say Om ji b’coz the way he behaves with the people in the house. It’s shameless behavior for a person being a swami. He is rediculious person I have ever seen. He is there only for TRP. I wouldn’t preref for watch show if this type of person’s exist in show. Worst Big boss season ever seen. Priyank is making situation more worst by supporting him. Priyank spits on someone face after being mother. I don’t know what his kids much be learning from her after watching the show. Manu and Manveer should stop being nice with Swami Om every-time after anything happens. They take a stand for the right things but being nice with Swami Om is like giving him support to do such a kind of things more. Swami Om you are not worth to be SWAMI anymore. Please stop saying u r doing for GOD and all that stuff. It doesn’t suits you anymore. Every time you blame others for your mistakes.
Lopa and Nitibha you are going so good. Mona please stop crying and take your own stand. You are not going wrong anywhere.
Dear bigg boss please remove this ill mannered om…I don’t want to call him swami…he just don’t know how to behave with a women…and because of this man all the other members are also becoming violent like priyanka…please I and all my colleagues and not liking him…and we want you to remove him from the show..now is you don’t remove him then we will think that you don’t have the power to remove him…please…
M shocked by bigboss decision… As so many times swami om did shameless thing, spoke bad words and even physical… But still bigboss giving just only a warning.. No action against to swami.. I think bigboss is sacred by swami om…… Throw him out
Yaar…..monalisa g…rona band kro….
Aor dikhao sab ko tm ho kya……
Jese manvir aur mona ko aaj dikhaya usi tarha aur log bhi hai jo sab k bare me bahot kuch bolte hai muse bigg biss pe pakka vishwas hai vo sab ko ek saman gite hai sir i rqvest sab k sath insaf karna sab ko sab ki cliping dikhana taki isi shwo me sab clear ho thanks.
Lopa deserved to win the show .love you lopa.
Lopa is so .cool and nice playing game .Now in.captionce doing weal.and persanaly I love her.do weal
Lopa mudra is my favourite contestant, stay strong.
Rohan looks idiot following lopa
I HATE BIG BOSS{;*;}
bani you fab,bas kisi pe trust mt karo but thodi si frndship bana k rakho
Most biased show ever, we have been following this show in U.K. And I must say claiming to be commoners are the bully who constantly defame back bite and disrespect celebrities.
I must say true celebs are very humble people big boss needs to be a little more fair.
Manu priyanka Jagga and swami most deceitful and lying prick ever seen on tele. I wished they hadn’t brought many the scum bag back
The strong contestant are Mannu & Manvir. Rest all are waste. The most wastage material is Baba. Don’t know how to people tolerate this man. And his Dayan beti Priyanka Jagga. She really looks like Dayan. I hope Baba & his Dayan beti nominated soon. Baba don’t have right to write SAI BABA start in his name “Sadachari Saibaba Swami Om Ji”. It is a insult of SAI BABA where we all seen OM eaten Egg & Chicken.. he is really a big M****F***r.
Manu and lopa very good play guys.Bani ko lopa se kya problem hain bhai ,etana jalna bhi accha nahi lopa se ,bani u r really selfish and attitude ki Maharani.manu…..welcome back ,and accha ja rahe ho.
The attitude of Bani is not at all a good personality to be aired in TV. So long as she is not nominated it’s best otherwise the worst attitude is expressed by her. She thinks herself to be the winner of the show. Unfortunately the celebs protect her from nominations otherwise her originality will come out.
Rahul ur rohan accha jarahay hai .big boss unhay ur boostup karay taki ur accha kehlsakan.
Comment:manveer is great guy..manu and manveer friendship are real ..mona ki asliyat ab samjh gaya manu ….or haaa is baba ko to laat maar kar nikal do
Manu too much mean, he can stab anyone for winning. Manveer liiks very honest….
Bigg boss , show ke suru ke season main aap ki taraf se English bolne walo par penalty hoti thi, jisme kai baar poora ghar bhi saja ka bhagidaar raha that but, in this season lagta hai ki bani judge ke lagataar English bolne par aapko bhi koi aitraaz nahi hai. Yeah to Indian show tha
Lopa is my favorite,very good play gbu.
hate this show now! Om and Priyanka Jagga never seem to get evicted. I will stop watching the show! Colors TV is ruining it by keeping these moron in the game!!