Bigg Boss 19, also known as Bigg Boss: Iss Baar Chalegi Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar, was the nineteenth season of the Indian Hindi-language reality television series Bigg Boss. It premiered on 24 August 2025 on Colors TV and streamed digitally on JioHotstar. Salman Khan hosted the show for the sixteenth consecutive season. The grand finale aired on 7 December 2025 where Gaurav Khanna emerged as the winner and Farrhana Bhatt finished as the runner-up. The season had the most successful debut in the show's history & the season went on to become one of the most successful seasons in the show's history.
Production Development and theme The season's tagline was "Iss Baar Chalegi Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar" (This time, the housemates will rule), introducing a parliament-style twist where housemates formed a government, held assembly debates, and made key decisions. Promotions On 23 August 2025, JioHotstar and Colors TV released promotional clips featuring confirmed contestants Gaurav Khanna, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, and Amaal Mallik. The teasers, shared via JioHotstar Reality's Instagram, showcased Khanna performing a dance to Main Hoon Na, described as the "audience ka favourite beta" with the caption, "Jhalak mein jab itna mazza, puri picture mein toh lagega tadka." ("When the glimpse is so much fun, the full picture will surely add spice!") Darbar and Mirajkar performed a couple's dance, with the caption, "Pyaar dosti hai, aur aisi hi ek jodi aa rahi Bigg Boss ke ghar mein! Kya banegi pyaar se sarkaar ya takraar?" Mallik featured a rendition of Kaun Tujhe Yun Pyar Karega, captioned, "Apne sur se dil jeetne wala aa raha hai ab apni sarkaar banane." On 24 August 2025, a teaser featured Neelam Giri dancing to Patli Kamar and Natalia Janoszek to Besharam Rang, described as "Desi chhori" and "Videshi gori," respectively, with the caption, "Desi chhori aur videshi gori ki niraali adaa, inhe dekh sab honge fida!" ("The unique charm of the local girl and the foreign beauty, everyone will be smitten watching them!").
Release The official first look and logo were unveiled on 25 July 2025, confirming the season's launch. On 31 July 2025, a teaser featuring Salman Khan announced the premiere date of 24 August 2025 and the “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” theme. A full trailer on 7 August 2025 highlighted the parliament-inspired twist.
Casting On 14 August 2025, JioHotstar and Colors TV unveiled a promotional campaign featuring Salman Khan, announcing an innovative audience-driven initiative called Fans Ka Faisla (Fans' Decision). Viewers were granted the authority to select one contestant to enter the Bigg Boss house prior to the season's start. The voting process, conducted exclusively via the JioHotstar app, opened on 14 August and was set to close at 11:59 PM on 21 August 2025. The two contenders vying for the audience's vote were:
Shehbaz Badesha: Singer and the brother of former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill, Badesha had previously appeared on the show as a guest.
Mridul Tiwari: A prominent content creator known for his YouTube comedy channel The MriDul, which boasts over 18 million subscribers. He creates acting-based comedy videos.
Following the conclusion of the Fans Ka Faisla voting process, Mridul Tiwari was selected by the audience to enter the Bigg Boss house. He entered the house as a contestant during the grand premiere on 24 August 2025. Shehbaz Badesha, despite not being selected through the audience vote, later entered the house as a wildcard contestant on the 14th day of the season.
Eye logo The logo features a mosaic-style design with a multicolored iris in shades of blue, yellow, red, and green, symbolizing surveillance and house dynamics. A white border with blue and grey shading aligns with the season's political theme.
Broadcast The show streamed on JioHotstar with daily episodes at 9 pm IST, followed by broadcast on Colors TV at 10:30 pm IST, reflecting a digital-first approach. The show also had deferred live stream of 24 hours named as 24 Hours Channel.
House The Bigg Boss 19 house, located in Film City, Mumbai, features a "Cabin in the Woods" theme with rustic wooden elements and vibrant accents. It was designed by Omung Kumar and Vanita Garud. The “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” sub-theme emphasizes housemate decision-making. Living area: Circular sofa in maroon, mustard, orange, and purple, with a bighorn sheep centerpiece. Kitchen: Vibrant with parrot installations and bold colors. Dining area: Features oversized animal sculptures like a bear face. Bedroom: Warm brown hues with 15 beds, including one triple bed. Bathroom: Updated wallpapers with a unique palette. Confession room: Multicolored eagle theme for Bigg Boss interactions. Gym: Modern machines with green garden visuals. Garden/Outdoor area: Artificial turf, pool, lion sculpture, and wigwam seating. Assembly room: Parliament-like with V-shaped seating for debates. App Room: Introduced on Day 6, this room grants weekly access to the housemate trending most on JioHotstar's 24x7 public chat, offering two apps based on positive or negative trending to influence house dynamics. Medical Room: A dedicated space for health check-ups and emergencies, ensuring contestant well-being. Activity Area: Located near the Medical Room, this space is designated for tasks and challenges. Smoking Area: A designated space for breaks, located in the garden area. Additional features include a secret room and no jail, unlike previous seasons.
Trophy The Bigg Boss 19 trophy, unveiled on Day 102 in the Assembly Room to the top five finalists, embodies the season's theme of "Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar" (Housemates' Government), symbolizing governance, unity, and collective strength. Inspired by host Salman Khan's signature hand gesture from the pre-season promos—a folded namaste pose representing respect and harmony—the trophy's design mirrors this motif, evoking a sense of democratic solidarity and triumphant leadership. Core Structure: Two large, sculpted human hands crafted from a shimmering silver material, entirely encrusted with sparkling silver/white crystals or rhinestones for a dazzling, reflective surface. The hands are positioned upright in a namaste (prayer) gesture, with fingertips gently touching to form a triangular, steeple-like arch or "roof" shape, resembling a stylized shelter or protective canopy—directly replicating Salman Khan's promotional gesture at the season's start. Emblem: Nestled at the base of the arch is the iconic "BB" logo, prominently displayed in luxurious gold-colored crystals/rhinestones, framed for a regal, elevated appearance. Base: A sleek black platform inscribed with the text "WINNER - BIGG BOSS 19" in elegant gold lettering. The left side features the JioHotstar logo, while the right side bears the classic multicolored Bigg Boss 19 eye logo. On the back side of the base is the Endemol Shine India logo.
Housemates status
Sr Housemate Status 1 Gaurav Day 0 Day 105 2FarhanaDay 0 Day 1 Day 6Day 105 3 Pranit Day 0 Day 70 Day 75 Day 105 4TanyaDay 0 Day 105 5 Amaal Day 0 Day 105 6 Malti Day 42 Day 102 7Shehbaz Day 0 Day 14 Day 98 8 Ashnoor Day 0 Day 98 9 KunickaaDay 0 Day 91 10 Mridul Day 0 Day 80 11 Neelam Day 0 Day 77 12 Abhishek Day 0 Day 77 13 Baseer Day 0 Day 63 14 NehalDay 0 Day 28 Day 32Day 63 15 Zeishan Day 0 Day 49 16 Awez Day 0 Day 35 17 Nagma Day 0 Day 21 18 Natalia Day 0 Day 21
Secret Room status Sl.no Housemates Housemates status1Farrhana Day 1Day 6 2NehalDay 28Day 32
Housemates The following housemates entered the house in order:
Original entrants Abhishek Bajaj – Actor known for Student of the Year 2, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and Jubilee Talkies. Ashnoor Kaur – Actress known for Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Patiala Babes and Suman Indori. Zeishan Quadri – Writer and actor known for Gangs of Wasseypur. Tanya Mittal – Influencer, model and Miss Asia Tourism 2018. Awez Darbar – Choreographer and dancer, brother-in-law of Bigg Boss 7 winner Gauahar Khan. and son of Bigg Boss 3 contestant Ismail Darbar. Nagma Mirajkar – Dancer and influencer known for lifestyle and dance videos. Nehal Chudasama – Actress, model and Miss Diva Universe 2018. Baseer Ali – Reality TV alumni and actor known for Roadies, Splitsvilla, Ace of Space and Kundali Bhagya. Gaurav Khanna – Actor known for Anupamaa, CID and Celebrity MasterChef India. Natalia Janoszek – Polish actress known for Chicken Curry Law and Housefull 5. Pranit More – Stand-up comedian and former radio jockey. Farrhana Bhatt – Actress and activist known for Laila Majnu. Neelam Giri – Bhojpuri actress known for Babul. Kunickaa Sadanand – Actress and advocate known for Bollywood roles, sister-in-law of Bigg Boss 1 contestant Deepak Tijori Mridul Tiwari – Content creator selected via Fans Ka Faisla vote. Amaal Mallik – Music composer and singer, nephew of Bigg Boss 13 contestant Abu Mallik.
Wildcard entrants Shehbaz Badesha – Singer, comedian and brother of Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill. Malti Chahar - Indian actress, model, and filmmaker known for Maa O Meri Maa, Sada Viah Hoya Ji and 7 Phere: A Dream Housewife.
Twists
Fans Ka Faisla On 14 August 2025, JioHotstar and Colors TV launched the Fans Ka Faisla campaign, allowing viewers to select one housemate via the JioHotstar app from 14 August to 21 August 2025, 23:59 IST. Contenders were: Shehbaz Badesha: Singer, comedian and brother of Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill, previously a guest on the show. Mridul Tiwari: Content creator known for The MriDul comedy channel. Mridul Tiwari won, entering the house on Grand Premiere.
Weekly summary Week 1 EntrancesDuring the grand premiere on 24 August 2025, host Salman Khan introduced 16 housemates. Ashnoor, Zeishan, Tanya, Awez, Nagma, Nehal, Abhishek, Baseer, Gaurav, Natalia, Pranit, Farhana, Neelam, Kunickaa, Mridul, and Amaal entered the house in order; meanwhile, Shehbaz was not selected for entering the house by the audience. Twists On Day 0, Bigg Boss introduced a task requiring housemates to select one person to sleep outside the bedroom, which has only 15 beds, on the basis of considering that housemate "not a housemate". Mridul was voted by the majority. On Day 1, the Assembly Room was inaugurated, where housemates voted to evict one contestant, leading to Farhana's elimination and relocation to a secret room.