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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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