Bigg Boss Season 19 Contestants List 2025: The grand premiere of Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 is just around the corner. With the theme “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar”, this season promises a twist as housemates take control, make major decisions, and steer the show’s direction. Adding to the drama, the audience will also have an important role in shaping the narrative. Coming to the contestants, several names have been making the rounds for weeks, but the full list of probable participants is finally out. The names include Anupamaa actor Gaurav Khanna, music composer Amaal Mallik, actor-influencer Ashnoor Kaur, and influencer Awez Darbar, among others.
This year, the show is expected to feature around 17 to 18 contestants, comprising a mix of actors, directors, and social media influencers. Here’s everything you need to know about them:
1. Awez Darbar
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Awez Darbar (Photo: Awez Darbar/Instagram)
Social media influencer Awez Darbar, known for his engaging videos on life, dance, and fashion, is the son of renowned music composer Ismail Darbar. He first rose to fame through his viral TikTok videos and has since built a massive online presence. Today, he boasts 30.4 million followers on Instagram, while his YouTube channel has garnered over 12 million subscribers. Awez is also the brother-in-law of actress Gauahar Khan, the winner of Bigg Boss 7. Beyond content creation, he runs a successful dance studio in Mumbai.
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2. Gaurav Khanna
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Gaurav Khanna (Photo: Gaurav Khanna/Instagram)
Actor Gaurav Khanna has been a part of the television industry for over 21 years. While his journey has had its share of ups and downs, he rose to fame with his role in Anupamaa and further cemented his success by winning Celebrity MasterChef. Now, Gaurav is all set to enter Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant.
3. Ashnoor Kaur
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Ashnoor Kaur (Photo: Ashnoor Kaur/Instagram)
Actress Ashnoor Kaur made her television debut in 2009 and has since been a part of several popular shows, including Jhansi Ki Rani, Saath Nibhana Saathiya, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and Patiala Babes. Her most recent show on Colors TV, Suman Indori, however, did not receive a positive response. After taking a sabbatical in 2020, Ashnoor made her comeback to the small screen in 2024. She currently enjoys a fan following of 9.7 million on Instagram.
4. Shehbaz Badesha
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Shehbaz Badesha (Photo: Shehbaz Badesha/Instagram)
Shehnaaz Gill’s brother, Shehbaz Badesha, won many hearts during his appearance on Bigg Boss 13’s family week. Now, he is in contention to join Bigg Boss 19 as a contestant, though his participation depends on the votes he receives from the audience. Shehbaz is a YouTube content creator, singer, and aspiring actor, with 957K followers on Instagram.
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5. Nagma Mirajkar
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Nagma Mirajkar (Photo: Nagma Mirajkar/ Instagram)
Another interesting addition to the Bigg Boss 19 lineup is social media influencer Nagma Mirajkar, who is also Awez Darbar’s ex-girlfriend. Nagma enjoys a massive following of 7.8 million on Instagram.
6. Baseer Ali
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Baseer Ali (Photo: Baseer Ali/Instagram)
Reality show star Baseer Ali, who hails from Hyderabad, made his television debut with MTV Roadies in 2017. That same year, he went on to win MTV Splitsvilla 10 and later appeared in Ace of Space. After his stint in Kundali Bhagya in 2023, Baseer is now all set to enter the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 19. He enjoys a fan following of 1.2 million on Instagram.
7. Tanya Mittal
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal (Photo: Tanya Mittal/Instagram)
Tanya Mittal is a social media influencer, model, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. She gained prominence for her reels during the Mahakumbh, where she shared videos of her participation and her harrowing experience of getting trapped in the second stampede that occurred there. Tanya, who won the title of Miss Asia 2018, now has a massive Instagram following of 2.5 million.
8. Abhishek Bajaj
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Abhishek Bajaj (Photo: Abhishek Bajaj/Instagram)
Abhishek Bajaj has been a part of the television industry since 2011. In 2019, he made his big-screen debut with Student of the Year 2 and later appeared in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. In 2022, he starred in Babli Bouncer. Apart from acting, Abhishek also pursues modelling and frequently features in music videos.
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9. Nehal Chudasama
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Nehal Chudasama (Photo: Nehal Chudasama/ Instagram)
Model Nehal Chudasama represented India at the Miss Universe pageant in 2018 and has also appeared in a few films and web series.
10. Zeishan Quadri
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Zeishan Quadri (Photo: Zeishan Quadri/ Instagram)
Writer, director, and actor Zeeshan Quadri shot to fame in 2012 with Gangs of Wasseypur. He has been part of projects like Revolver Rani, Chhalaang and Meeruthiya Gangsters.
11. Neelam Giri
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Neelam Giri (Photo: Neelam Giri/Instagram)
Actress Neelam Giri is a well-known name in the Bhojpuri film industry. Having appeared in 11 films so far, she is now set to enter the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 19. Neelam also enjoys a fan following of 4.9 million on Instagram.
12. Mridul Tiwari
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Mridul Tiwari (Photo: Mridul Tiwari/Instagram)
YouTube content creator Mridul Tiwari is among the most followed influencers today. With 4.5 million followers on Instagram and 1.9 crore subscribers on YouTube, he is currently in contention for a spot on Bigg Boss 19, competing against Shehbaz Badesha. His participation in the show will be determined by audience votes. Mridul has received support from Elvish Yadav’s fans, as well as influencers Rajat Dalal and Manveer Gurjar.
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13. Kunickaa Sadanand
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunicka Sadanand (Photo: Kunicka Sadanand/Instagram)
Veteran actress Kunickaa Sadanand has been a part of Bollywood since 1988, featuring in popular films such as Kurbaan, Khiladi, Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat, Koyla, Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya, Hum Saath Saath Hain, and many more. With a career spanning nearly four decades in films and over 35 years on television, Kunickaa is now set to make a fresh beginning with Bigg Boss 19.
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14. Dino James
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Dino James (Photo: Dino James/Instagram)
Singer and rapper Dino James has served as a judge on several singing reality shows. He rose to fame after winning Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, hosted by Rohit Shetty. Dino currently enjoys a fan following of 1.1 million on Instagram.
15. Pranit More
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Pranit More (Photo: Pranit More/Instagram)
Comedian Pranit More made headlines earlier this year after being assaulted by a group of 10-12 men during one of his live shows. The incident, which left him injured, took place in Solapur after Pranit made jokes about actor Veer Pahariya. Bigg Boss 19 marks his first appearance on such a massive platform since the attack.
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16. Natalia Janozsek
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Natalia Janoszek (Photo: Natalia Janoszek/Instagram)
Actress and TV personality Natalia Janozsek, from Poland, has featured in films in both India and Poland. She has also represented her country in several beauty pageants. Now she will be seen on Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 19. Natalia has an Instagram following of 1.7 million.
17. Amaal Mallik
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Amaal Mallik (Photo: Amaal Mallik/Instagram)
Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik, son of music director Daboo Malik and elder brother of singer Armaan Malik, made his debut as a composer in 2014 with Salman Khan’s Jai Ho. His work gained widespread recognition after MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Recently, Amaal made headlines when he publicly announced his separation from his family and accused his parents of ill-treatment. However, he later deleted the post and reconciled with them. A few months ago, Amaal also stirred controversy with his bold statements about the film industry. He currently enjoys a fan following of 4 million on Instagram.
18. Farrhana Bhat
Bigg Boss 19 contestant Farrhana Bhat (Photo: Farrhana Bhat/Instagram)
Farrhana Bhat is an actress from Srinagar, Kashmir, who has appeared in small roles in Bollywood films like Laila Majnu and Notebook. Besides acting, Farrhana is a gold medalist and a five-time national champion in Taekwondo. She currently has a fan following of 43.2K on Instagram.
Bigg Boss 19 will be a digital-first season, streaming on JioHotstar from August 24 at 9 pm, followed by its television telecast on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
