Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host. Reports ahead of the premiere have revealed a mix of television actors, film personalities, influencers, comedians, sports stars and digital creators.
Bigg Boss Hindi 20 Contestants List 2026: Names, Background, TV Shows & More
Important: The contestant lineup is changing rapidly before the premiere. India Today has reported Mahhi Vij, Gullu (Kushal Tanwar), Arshifa Khan, Kanika Mann, Isha Rikhi and Qazi Touqeer among the confirmed names, while several others remain reported or rumoured.
Bigg Boss 20 Contestants & Background
# Contestant Background
1 Mahhi Vij Popular Hindi television actress known for Balika Vadhu and Laagi Tujhse Lagan. She has been a prominent TV personality for many years.
2 Gullu (Kushal Tanwar) Reality-TV personality who has been associated with MTV Roadies. His participation brings a reality-show background to the house.
3 Arshifa Khan Actress, model and social-media personality who began her career as a child actor and later developed a substantial digital following.
4 Kanika Mann Television actress best known for Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega. She has also appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi.
5 Isha Rikhi Punjabi actress known for films such as Happy Go Lucky, What the Jatt and Nawabzaade.
6 Qazi Touqeer Singer and reality-TV personality who became widely known after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005.
7 Mouni Roy One of the most recognised television actresses, known for Naagin and later Bollywood films. Her name has been strongly linked to the season.
8 Showik Chakraborty Known primarily through his connection to the Chakraborty family and the major media attention surrounding the Sushant Singh Rajput case.
9 Faisal Khan Actor and brother of Aamir Khan, known for films including Mela and Dhobi Ghat.
10 Mary Kom Legendary Indian boxer, six-time world champion and 2012 Olympic bronze medallist. Her reported participation would bring a major sporting personality into the house.
11 Yung Dsa Rapper and digital personality associated with India's independent hip-hop and online creator space.
12 Karan Wahi Popular television actor and host, known for Dill Mill Gayye and several reality and entertainment shows. His participation has been reported but not officially confirmed.
13 Uditi Singh Actress and model whose name has surfaced in reports surrounding the Bigg Boss 20 lineup.
14 Khushi Dubey Young Hindi television actress known for her work in TV dramas and youth-oriented shows.
15 Aman Gandhi Television actor known for playing Rithik Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
16 Rohed Khan Model and social-media personality whose name has appeared among the reported contestants.
17 Aasif Khan Actor recognised for his work in the popular series Panchayat, adding a strong OTT background to the reported lineup.
18 Amrapali Dubey Major Bhojpuri actress and television personality, known for her extensive work in Bhojpuri cinema.
19 Geeta Basra Actress and former model who has appeared in Hindi films; she is also known for her association with former cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
20 Anjali Arora Social-media personality and reality-TV star who gained major attention through Lock Upp and her online presence.
The wider list above combines names reported by multiple entertainment publications; not all 20 should be described as officially confirmed before the September 6 premiere. Reports have particularly differed over names such as Mary Kom, Mouni Roy, Karan Wahi, Rajat Bedi and others
