Bigg Boss (Hindi TV series) season 19

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 Farhana 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.

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

Secret Room status

Housemates

The following housemates entered the house in order:

Original entrants

• 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.
• Abhishek Bajaj – Actor known for Student of the Year 2 and Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui.
• 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.
• Farhana 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.