Anaya Bangar, Former Cricketer's Child, Joins Bigg Boss 19 as Contestant

Anaya Bangar, the child of former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar, is set to join the cast of Bigg Boss 19. Having undergone a gender transformation, Anaya has made a name for herself as a transgender athlete, graphic designer, and actor. As a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, she shares her inspiring journey filled with challenges. The new season of Bigg Boss is expected to premiere on August 24, 2025, and will feature an extended run of five months. With the initial host confirmed, other celebrities are likely to join later in the season. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting reality show!

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 17, 2025, 12:29 IST

Anaya Bangar's Journey to Bigg Boss 19

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar's child, Anaya, is gearing up to participate in the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 19. Anaya has undergone a significant gender transformation and has established herself as a transgender athlete, graphic designer, and actor.

As a prominent advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Anaya has openly discussed her journey, which has been filled with challenges. Reports from ET Times indicate that she will be entering Bigg Boss 19, which is set to premiere on August 24.

The official list of contestants for ‘Bigg Boss 19’ has yet to be revealed.

Typically, each season of ‘Bigg Boss’ lasts for three months, but this upcoming season is anticipated to extend to five months. According to SCREEN, the show will be hosted by the Sikandar star for the initial three months, with other celebrities like Karan Johar, Farah Khan, and Anil Kapoor expected to take over later. Bigg Boss 19 will debut on August 24, 2025, airing on Colors TV and JioHotstar.

Reflecting on the previous season, Karan Veer Mehra emerged as the winner, with Vivian Dsena finishing as the first runner-up. Other finalists included Avinash Mishra, Rajat Dalal, Esha Singh, and Chum Darang.