Salman Khan Set to Return for Bigg Boss 20: Contestants and Filming Details Revealed

Salman Khan is set to host Bigg Boss 20, with filming starting in September. A tentative list of contestants includes popular figures from various reality shows and the TV industry. Anticipation builds as fans await the new season, with auditions and contestant selection on the horizon. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting reality show!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 17, 2026, 11:17 IST

Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 20: What to Expect

Bollywood icon Salman Khan is gearing up for another season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss, marking his return for over ten seasons. Reports indicate that filming for Bigg Boss 20 is set to commence in September. Ahead of the launch, a preliminary list of potential contestants has emerged online, suggesting that a variety of well-known figures have been approached for participation. This includes personalities from television, digital platforms, and previous reality shows.

Potential Contestants for Bigg Boss 20

According to various reports and social media chatter, Bigg Boss 20 is likely to include contestants from the television industry as well as former participants from shows like Splitsvilla, Lock Upp, and Roadies. Among those rumored to join is rapper Santy Sharma from Madhya Pradesh, who recently made headlines for his comments about the Cockroach Janta Party.

Additionally, actress and social media influencer Jannat Zubair is also expected to be a contestant. She has previously appeared on reality shows such as Laughter Chefs and Khatron Ke Khiladi. Another name in the mix is Faisal Shaikh, known as Mr. Faisu, who has participated in Celebrity MasterChef and Khatron Ke Khiladi. Riddhima Gupta, who was featured in Megha Barsenge, is also rumored to be in talks for the show. Other speculated contestants include Anjali Arora from Lock Upp, Uorfi Javed, Ruru Thakur from Splitsvilla 16, Kushal Tanwar (Gullu), sitar player Bhagirath Bhatt, and reality star Bhavya Singh.

Details on Bigg Boss 20 Filming

As reported by Variety India, Salman Khan is anticipated to start filming Bigg Boss 20 on September 21. Before this, he is expected to wrap up a significant portion of his upcoming film SVC63, which stars Nayanthara. This project, produced by Dil Raju and directed by Vamshi Paidipally, is slated for a theatrical release on Eid next year. The actor's team is reportedly working to align his schedule to fit in the reality show. Auditions and contestant selection are expected to begin shortly, with former Bigg Boss participants also rumored to return for this season. Are you looking forward to Bigg Boss 20? Share your thoughts with us on social media.