Bigg Boss Season 19, which is being hosted by Salman Khan, has started with a bang on JioHotstar, giving the franchise its highest-ever Day 1 viewership on OTT. Endemol Shine is the production company that has produced the season and is already creating new standards for reality TV.
This year’s house gets a vibrant combination of 16 contestants. They include singer-composer Amaal Mallik, actors Ashnoor Kaur, Zeishan Quadri, Tanya Mittal, Abhishek Bajaj, Gaurav Khanna, and Mridul Tiwari.
Joining the glamour and online buzz are creators Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar, while Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama infuse reality TV sting.
Also joining the household are model-actor Natalia Janoszek, journalist Farhana Bhatt, Bhojpuri star Neelam Giri, Bollywood actor Kunickaa Sadanand, and stand-up comedian Pranit More a cast guaranteeing drama, entertainment, and must-watch conflicts.
Salman Khan welcomed Bollywood’s action trio Tiger Shroff, Harnaz Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa to promote their upcoming film, Baaghi 4. The episode featured the exclusive premiere of the film’s trailer, marking a first for the reality show.
During the episode, Salman Khan engaged the male contestants Zeeshan, Amaal, and Abhishek in a playful challenge to impress the Baaghi girls, Harnaz and Sonam with their unique styles, with Amaal Mallik ultimately stealing the spotlight and winning the challenge.
In a surprising turn on Bigg Boss 19, Salman Khan hinted at a shocking reunion for contestant Amaal Mallik. Speaking to Amaal, Salman said, “WKV ki hum usse layenge, jarur layege,” suggesting the arrival of someone from his past. A few days earlier, Salman teased the audience by claiming Amaal’s ex had been pleading, “Meri shaddi turwa do.” During the episode, Salman told Amaal, “Jinko apne national TV pe confess kiya hai, saying ‘I miss you,’ unko humne yaha bula liya hai.” The contestants were visibly shocked by the revelation. Salman then invited a woman onto the stage, saying, “Don’t worry, come, don’t...