Bigg Boss is back, and Bigg Boss 20 is one of the most searched shows in India this autumn. Salman Khan's reality show premiered on Sunday, 6 September 2026, with a new theme, Room No. 20, and a line-up that mixes TV stars, a world champion boxer, rappers and singers.
Here is the full Bigg Boss 20 contestants list, the theme explained, and where to watch every episode.
Bigg Boss 20 at a glance
Premiere: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Host: Salman Khan
Theme: Tathastu
Channel: Colors TV
Streaming: JioHotstar
What is the Tathastu theme?
Tathastu means "so be it". This season, contestants can win either a vardaan (a boon) or a jeevandaan (a lifeline that can save them from eviction). Room No. 20 plays a key part in how those powers are handed out, which keeps every week unpredictable.
Bigg Boss 20 contestants list
These are the contestants reported by entertainment media at the start of the season. Evictions and wild-card entries change the house every week, so check the latest episode for who is still inside.
1. Mahhi Vij, TV actress known for Laagi Tujhse Lagan
2. Mary Kom, six-time world boxing champion
3. Isha Rikhi, Punjabi actress
4. Aasif Khan, known as Ganesh from Panchayat
5. Kanika Mann, actress from Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega
6. Amrapali Dubey, Bhojpuri film star
7. Arishfa Khan, actress and social media creator
8. Aman Gandhi, TV actor
9. Rohed Khan, actor and model seen in Tejas
10. Love Gill, Punjabi actor and model seen in Karan Aujla's Facts music video
11. Tanmay Singh (ScoutOP), gaming creator
12. Rhiti Tiwari, singer, songwriter and producer
13. Qazi Touqeer, singer and Fame Gurukul star
14. Yung DSA, Pune rapper
15. Kushal Tanwar (Gullu)
16. Uditi Singh
The musicians in the house
Bigg Boss 20 has more music talent than most seasons, and that matters for fans of independent music.
1. Rhiti Tiwari is a singer, songwriter, composer and producer.
2. Qazi Touqeer, the Kashmiri singer, became famous on Fame Gurukul in 2005.
3. Yung DSA represents Pune's growing hip-hop scene.
4. Love Gill is known to Punjabi music fans from Karan Aujla's Facts video.
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Where to watch Bigg Boss 20
1. On TV: Colors TV, every night.
2. Online: JioHotstar. Episodes stream on the app, with live feed clips and extra content for subscribers.
Telecast times can change during the season, so check the Colors TV and JioHotstar listings.
Why everyone is watching
1. Mary Kom. An Olympic medallist and world champion in the house is a first for the show.
2. Big personalities from TV, Bhojpuri cinema, Punjabi music videos and gaming, which brings in very different fan bases.
3. Salman Khan's Weekend Ka Vaar, still the most clipped and shared part of the show.
Bigg Boss 20: FAQs
When did Bigg Boss 20 start?
Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Who is the host of Bigg Boss 20?
Salman Khan.
What is the theme of Bigg Boss 20?
Tathastu. Contestants can win a vardaan (boon) or jeevandaan (lifeline).
Where can I watch Bigg Boss 20 online?
On JioHotstar. It airs on TV on Colors TV.
Which singers are in Bigg Boss 20?
Rhiti Tiwari, Qazi Touqeer and rapper Yung DSA.
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