Introduction
The 19th season of the ever‐popular Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss 19 (hosted by Salman Khan) is here and promises drama, entertainment and fresh faces. The theme this year—“Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar”—adds a novel twist: housemates must not only survive the game but also operate as a kind of self-governing unit, making decisions, forming alliances and running the “house government”.
In this article, we present all the confirmed contestants of Bigg Boss 19, with names, short bios and key facts about each one. Whether you’re a fan of TV, influencers, modelling or films, this line‐up mixes many backgrounds — making for an interesting season ahead.
Contestants List & Information
Below are the contestants (in no particular elimination/finish order) of Bigg Boss 19, with their profile highlights.
Gaurav Khanna
Gaurav Khanna is a television actor with over two decades of experience. He rose to fame notably for his role in the hit show Anupamaa, and later won Celebrity MasterChef
Entering Bigg Boss for the first time, he brings maturity, star power and a calm persona into the house. In an interview he shared how he “built everything here from scratch” in Mumbai.
Reportedly his weekly fee is among the highest this season – approximately Rs 17.5 lakhs per week.
Viewers will be keen to see how he handles the game’s tougher interpersonal dynamics, given his industry‐background.
Amaal Mallik
Amaal Mallik is a well‐known singer and music composer, from a celebrated musical family (son of composer Daboo Malik, nephew of Anu Malik).
His candidness about personal struggles — including clinical depression and family issues — makes his entry into Bigg Boss interesting.
His reported weekly payment is around Rs 8.75 lakhs.
With his artistic sensitivity, the season could reveal a different, emotional side of the game through him.
Ashnoor Kaur
Ashnoor Kaur began as a child actor, starring in shows like Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha and later transitioned into lead roles in shows like Patiala Babes.
She is making her reality TV debut with Bigg Boss 19. Her mixture of youthful energy, acting experience and maturity has made her one of the standout new entrants
Reported weekly fee: approx Rs 6 lakhs.
Awez Darbar
Awez Darbar is a social media star and choreographer — one of India’s biggest influencers with millions of followers.
Son of music composer Ismail Darbar, he brings dance, youth appeal and a digital‐native persona to the house. Reports say his weekly fee is about Rs 6 lakhs.
Nagma Mirajkar
Nagma Mirajkar is an influencer with large social media following (7+ million). She entered alongside Awez Darbar; their relationship was hinted at in the promos.
Her frequent collaborations and travel/lifestyle content make her entry interesting in a show which demands raw interactions. Her reported weekly pay: Rs 5–8 lakhs.
Baseer Ali
Baseer Ali is a model, television personality and previous reality show winner (Splitsvilla 10) and has appeared on shows like Roadies Rising & Ace of Space 2.
With that prior reality experience, he may have game-insight advantage in Bigg Boss 19. Weekly fee approx Rs 3–6 lakhs.
Abhishek Bajaj
Abhishek Bajaj is a television and film actor (e.g., Student of the Year 2, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui) and now part of Bigg Boss 19.
His actor background could bring a strategic edge in self-presentation and diplomacy in the house. Weekly pay ~ Rs 3–6 lakhs.
Zeishan Quadri
Zeishan Quadri is a film actor and writer known for works like Gangs of Wasseypur. He brings serious acting chops into the house.
Given his dramatic background, house dynamics and conflicts may bring out a different side of his personality. His weekly pay falls in lower bracket (~ Rs 2–5 lakhs).
Kunickaa Sadanand
Kunickaa Sadanand is a veteran actress of the 1990s (films such as Beta, Gumraah) and has been active on television.
Her strong personality and experience may make her one of the key players in house dynamics. Weekly pay ~ Rs 2–4 lakhs.
Nehal Chudasama
Nehal Chudasama is a model and former beauty queen (Miss Diva Gujarat, 2018) who represented India internationally.
With glamour, fitness dedication and modelling background, she brings a different flavour to the show’s mix.
Tanya Mittal
Tanya Mittal from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh made waves by winning the title of Miss Asia Tourism Universe in 2018.
She has also worked behind the scenes in filmmaking (direction and production) and is now entering the Bigg Boss house as a contestant with multidimensional background. Reported weekly pay ~ Rs 3–6 lakhs.
Farrhana Bhatt
Farrhana Bhatt is one of the newer entries who has quickly become a trending contestant for her bold moves inside the house.
Her gameplay has already grabbed viewer attention and many believe she might be one of the strongest female contestants this season.
Shehbaz Badesha
Shehbaz Badesha, brother of the late actress and Bigg Boss famous contestant Shehnaaz Gill, enters Bigg Boss 19 with his own identity – as an actor in Punjabi music videos and with a strong fan-base.
His entry is significant since it was revealed via public voting in a twist.
Neelam Giri
Neelam Giri is a Bhojpuri film actress who has worked with stars like Khesari Lal Yadav and Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua).
Her presence brings regional cinema flavour to Bigg Boss 19, which often adds interesting cross‐cultural dynamics.
Mridul Tiwari
Mridul Tiwari is a popular YouTuber and digital content creator, one of the younger entrants with a massive subscriber base.
He was shortlisted via fan‐voting for the final lineup. His digital skills may make him a strategist inside the house.
(Wildcard) Malti Chahar
Malti Chahar, sister of cricketer Deepak Chahar, entered Bigg Boss 19 as a wildcard contestant.
Her entry adds a new dynamic mid‐season and may shift the power balance inside the house.
Thematic & Strategic Notes
- The theme “Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar” suggests that contestants will not just survive but also lead within the house, making governance‐like decisions
- With a mix of actors, influencers, models, and regional stars, the contestant pool is diverse — likely to spur varied alliances, conflicts and storylines.
- Those with prior reality show experience (e.g., Baseer Ali) may have an edge, while newcomers (e.g., Nehal Chudasama, Tanya Mittal) bring freshness.
- The reported weekly fees reflect contestants’ perceived star value and how much the producers believe they bring to the show.
Why This Season Looks Exciting
- With strong names like Gaurav Khanna, Amaal Mallik, Ashnoor Kaur and Awez Darbar, the house already has several “big” names.
- Influencer culture meets traditional TV/film celebrities: shows how Bigg Boss is bridging media realms.
- The wildcard twist with Malti Chahar means that even mid-season things can change, keeping viewers guessing.
- Social media buzz is strong: For example, the top contestants trending this week included Baseer Ali and Farrhana Bhatt.
- The contestants’ backgrounds promise multiple angles – e.g., emotional arcs (Ashnoor, Amaal), game strategy (Baseer), fame reinvention (Kunickaa), digital disruption (Mridul).
- Since the show is already unfolding (premiere on 24 August 2025) and becoming part of pop culture conversations, this line‐up will serve as rich material for drama, friendships and showdowns.
Conclusion
In summary, Bigg Boss 19 brings together at least 16 confirmed contestants from vastly different backgrounds — actors, influencers, models, reality veterans and more. From Gaurav Khanna’s seasoned television career to Tanya Mittal’s pageant triumphs; from Awez Darbar’s influencer energy to Zeishan Quadri’s film‐writer depth — the mix promises a compelling ride.
Whether you’re watching for celebrity drama, social media stars behaving in “real life”, or strategic gameplays inside the house, this season is poised to deliver.
Stay tuned as the season progresses, alliances form, power shifts happen, and perhaps one of these contestants will lift the trophy.
For fans and watchers alike, this article provides a handy guide to know who’s who in Bigg Boss 19.
