Bigg Boss Season 19, hosted by Salman Khan and themed “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” (Household Government), premiered on August 24, 2025, promising a socially charged dynamic where housemates are divided into ruling and opposition factions IndiatimesNavbharat Times.

Here are the 16 confirmed contestants entering the house, drawn from multiple reliable sources:

• Gaurav Khanna – Popular TV actor (Anupamaa; Celebrity MasterChef winner) Navbharat TimesThe Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Ashnoor Kaur – Child actor turned influencer, ambitions to be the youngest winner Navbharat TimesThe Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Awez Darbar – Choreographer and social media influencer, part of the couple entry with Nagma IndiatimesThe Times of India
• Nagma Mirajkar – Influencer and social media personality IndiatimesThe Times of India
• Baseer Ali – Model and previous reality show face The Times of IndiaMaharashtra TimesIndiatimes
• Abhishek Bajaj – TV actor The Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Tanya Mittal – Entrepreneur and beauty queen; influencer known for viral remarks The Times of IndiaIndiatimesHindustan Times
• Zeishan Quadri – Actor and writer known for Gangs of Wasseypur; also stirred controversy over an Audi incident Indiatimes+1Navbharat Times
• Amaal Malik – Music composer and singer, nephew of Anu Malik; has candidly discussed his mental health journey Navbharat TimesThe Times of India+1Indiatimes
• Kunickaa Sadanand – Actress, lawyer, producer, and activist, known for her sharp opinions Navbharat TimesBollywood HungamaThe Times of India
• Nehal Chudasama – Former Miss Diva Universe India The Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Neelam Giri – Bhojpuri actress and performer The Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Natalia Janoszek – International model/actress The Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Pranit More – Marathi comedian and digital creator The Times of IndiaMaharashtra TimesIndiatimes
• Farrhana Bhatt – Kashmiri actress and peace activist The Times of IndiaIndiatimes
• Mridul Tiwari – YouTuber who secured his spot via Janta Ka Faisla audience vote The Times of India+1Indiatimes

Wildcard Speculations

While The Undertaker was a buzzworthy name, he’s not participating. However, others like Mike Tyson and Ali Kaashif Khan were rumored as wildcards—but those entries remain unconfirmed IndiatimesThe Indian Express.

Spotlight on Zeishan, Kunickaa & Amaal