Bigg Boss 19 contestants: Gaurav Taneja, Apoorva Mukhija & others likely to participate – check out rumoured list
Bigg Boss 19 contestants: Excitement around Bigg Boss 19 is steadily building as speculation about the potential contestants heats up. Names like popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja and content creator Apoorva Mukhija have surfaced, along with several other influencers and celebrities. Although the official lineup hasn't been announced yet, fans are eagerly anticipating who will step into Salman Khan's much-talked-about reality show this season. Until the confirmed list is out, here's a look at the rumoured contestants of Bigg Boss 19.
Bigg Boss 19 contestants: Gaurav Taneja and others likely to participate
Mamta Kulkarni
Mamta Kulkarni is a former Indian actress and model who rose to fame in the 1990s. She gained popularity with films like Baazi, Karan Arjun, Sabse Bada Khiladi, China Gate, and Waqt Ka Badshah. According to Deccan Chronicle, the actress is being considered for the show.
Apoorva Mukhija aka The Rebel Kid
Apoorva Mukhija, also known as The Rebel Kid, is a content creator who recently came under fire for her comments on Samay Raina's India's Got Latent. She is likely to participate in Salman Khan's show. According to Moneycontrol, she might be one of the influencers on the show.
Dheeraj Dhoopar
Dheeraj Dhoopar is an Indian television actor and model known for his work in Hindi TV shows. He gained widespread recognition for playing Prem Bharadwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and Karan Luthra in Kundali Bhagya.
Raj Kundra
Raj Kundra is a businessman and investor, best known as the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty. According to reports, he is speculated to be a contestant on Salman Khan's show, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
Micky Makeover
Micky Makeover, a content creator and makeup artist from Haryana, is reportedly participating in Bigg Boss 19. He has over 3 million subscribers on YouTube and 1.8 million followers on Instagram.
Krishna Shroff
Krishna Shroff is an Indian entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, documentary filmmaker, TV personality, and social media influencer. She is the daughter of actor Jackie Shroff and producer Ayesha Dutt, and the sister of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. According to Deccan Chronicle, she is likely to appear on the show.
Faisal Shaikh (Mr. Faisu)
Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr. Faisu, is a leading social media influencer and digital content creator in India. He rose to fame with his engaging lip-sync and comedic videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Gaurav Taneja (also known as Flying Beast)
Gaurav Taneja, also known as Flying Beast, is a YouTuber who has previously worked as a pilot and more. He has a massive following and is often at the center of controversies. His YouTube channel features content with his family and friends, and he also runs two brands of his own. According to Deccan Chronicle, the creator is set to participate in the show.
Munmun Dutta
Munmun Dutta, best known for her role as Babita Ji in SAB TV's Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is also reportedly joining the show. Although there is no official confirmation yet, it will be interesting to see her on a reality show if the rumour turns out to be true.
When will Bigg Boss 19 start?
Bigg Boss 19 is reportedly set to begin in July 2025. However, an exact and official airing date for Salman Khan's show has not been announced yet. Bigg Boss 19 is likely to deviate from its usual three-month format. As per reports by Bigg Boss Khabri, the upcoming season is expected to last around 5.5 months, making it the longest-running season in the show's history.
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