Bigg Boss 20 is days away from its premiere, and several celebrity names have emerged in reports about Salman Khan’s reality show. Television actor Aman Gandhi and actress Isha Rikhi are among the names being linked most prominently to the upcoming season.
The complete Bigg Boss 20 contestant list has not yet been officially unveiled. Recent reports, however, have identified several celebrities as expected or likely participants, while others are still reportedly in discussions with the makers.
The reported line-up includes television actors, social media personalities, reality stars and sports personalities. Among the names mentioned are Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Anjali Arora, Aryan Kelvin, Mary Kom, Khushi Dubey, Yukti Kapoor and Amrapali Dubey.
Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, 6 September 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host. JioStar has confirmed that the Hindi edition is part of a six-language Bigg Boss launch planned for September.
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Bigg Boss 20 Contestants: Who Is Reportedly Joining?
With the makers yet to release the complete official cast, these are the names that have emerged in recent reports.
1. Aman Gandhi
Aman Gandhi is a television actor who has recently been seen as Rithik Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 and its spin-off Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain. He has also appeared in shows including Naagin 3 and Bhagya Lakshmi. Gandhi's reported exit from Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 has been discussed amid reports that he is now headed for Bigg Boss 20. The Indian Express has reported that he is expected to join Salman Khan's show.
2. Isha Rikhi
Isha Rikhi is a Punjabi actor who has appeared in films including Jatt Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 and Nikka Zaildar. She has also worked in Punjabi cinema across films such as Happy Go Lucky and Blackia.
Her personal life has put her in the spotlight recently after her relationship with rapper Badshah became public. Recent reports say the couple have announced their separation after five months of marriage, although the circumstances surrounding their split should not be speculated upon beyond what either has publicly stated. Her reported Bigg Boss 20 participation comes at a particularly high-profile moment in her public life.
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3. Geeta Basra
Geeta Basra is an actor and former model who made her Bollywood debut with Dil Diya Hai and went on to appear in films including The Train, Second Hand Husband and Mr Joe B. Carvalho. She is also known publicly for her marriage to former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
Basra returned to acting with the 2025 film Mehar after several years away from the screen. There is no major new controversy directly involving Basra in the latest Bigg Boss reports; her name has instead gained attention because she is reportedly close to joining the show.
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4. Showik Chakraborty
Showik Chakraborty is the brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty and became widely known to the public following the investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Showik was arrested in 2020 in a drugs-related case connected to that investigation and was later granted bail.
More recently, Rhea has spoken about the impact of that period on their family, while Showik has also discussed the psychological trauma he says he experienced afterwards. His reported Bigg Boss 20 participation has therefore attracted attention because of the family's high-profile history, rather than because of a new controversy surrounding him.
5. Amrapali Dubey
Amrapali Dubey is one of the most recognisable faces in Bhojpuri cinema, having appeared in films including Nirahua Hindustani, Patna Se Pakistan, Nirahua Chalal London and Bhojpuriya Raja. She has worked extensively opposite Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, and has a substantial following in the Bhojpuri-speaking market.
Her reported Bigg Boss 20 entry would give the Hindi reality show a major regional-cinema presence. The Indian Express has reported that she has been confirmed according to reports, although an official contestant announcement from the makers remains the safer benchmark.
6. Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu
Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, is a reality-TV personality and digital creator who has built an audience through his online presence and appearances in the reality-show space.
He is one of the newer, social-media-driven names being linked to Bigg Boss 20 rather than an established television actor. Recent reports have consistently placed him among the expected contestants, although the makers had not released the complete official line-up when these reports emerged.
7. Qazi Touqeer
Qazi Touqeer is a singer and reality-TV personality from Srinagar who shot to nationwide fame after winning Sony TV’s Fame Gurukul in 2005, alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. The reality show, which also featured Arijit Singh among its contestants, became a major turning point in his career, with Qazi emerging as one of its most popular contestants. He later released music with Ruprekha and continued working in entertainment.
Almost two decades after his Fame Gurukul win, Qazi remains closely associated with the reality-show that made him a household name, and a recent 2026 reunion with Arijit Singh brought their Fame Gurukul days back into the spotlight.
8. Arishfa Khan
Arishfa Khan began her career as a child actor and has appeared in television shows including Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, Jeannie Aur Juju and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya. She later built a substantial social-media following through short-form videos and digital content.
Khan has previously found herself in entertainment controversies, including speculation surrounding her association with late TikTok creator Danish Zehen, but those are not recent developments. Her current relevance is her reported inclusion in the Bigg Boss 20 line-up, with The Indian Express naming her among the expected contestants.
9. Anjali Arora
Anjali Arora rose to fame through social media, particularly after her dance video on the viral song Kacha Badam, before appearing on Kangana Ranaut's reality show Lock Upp, where she became one of the show's most talked-about contestants.
She has since appeared in music videos and expanded into acting. Arora is currently in the news for being cast as Mata Sita in the upcoming film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, a casting choice that has triggered criticism and debate online. She has also previously faced a viral fake MMS controversy, which she has denied.
10. Aryan Kelvin
Aryan Kelvin is a social media personality and digital creator whose name has surfaced in reports about Bigg Boss 20. He is among the newer internet personalities being considered for the reality show rather than a performer with a long-running television career.
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The Indian Express included him in its list of names expected to join the season. There is no substantial recent controversy involving Kelvin that has been independently established by strong sources, so it would be better not to add one simply to make the profile more dramatic.
11. Mary Kom
Mary Kom is one of India's most accomplished boxers, having won six World Championship gold medals and an Olympic bronze medal at the 2012 London Games. She has also been a Rajya Sabha member and remains one of the country's best-known sporting personalities.
Her possible entry into Bigg Boss 20 is notable because she would bring a completely different background from the show's usual actors, influencers and television personalities. There is no major current controversy surrounding Kom; recent coverage has instead revisited her extraordinary boxing career and the inspiration that led her to the sport.
12. Khushi Dubey
Khushi Dubey is a television actor who has worked as a child artist and later appeared in shows including Shararat, Aashiqana and Sharad Poornima. She has gradually moved into more prominent television roles and is among the younger actors whose names have surfaced ahead of Bigg Boss 20.
The Indian Express reports that she might join the Salman Khan-hosted show, although her participation was not presented as an official confirmation. There is no major recent controversy involving Dubey that needs to be highlighted.
13. Yukti Kapoor
Yukti Kapoor is a television actor known for shows such as Agnifera, Maddam Sir and Sharad Poornima. She has primarily built her career in Hindi television and is now reportedly being considered for a move into reality television.
The Indian Express has included her among the names who might join Bigg Boss 20, while India Today also lists her among the contenders. Her participation should therefore be described as reported rather than confirmed.
14. Uditi Singh
Uditi Singh is a model and television personality whose name has primarily been associated with her reported relationship with actor Karan Wahi. She has appeared in entertainment and modelling-related work, although she does not have the same extensive television filmography as some of the other names on the reported Bigg Boss list.
Her reported Bigg Boss 20 casting has attracted attention largely because of her past equation with Wahi, who has also been linked to the season. The Indian Express lists her among the names expected to enter the show.
15. Faissal Khan
Faisal Khan is an actor and filmmaker best known for films including Mela and Dhobi Ghat. He is also the younger brother of Aamir Khan.
Faisal has been in the news in 2026 following a public dispute with members of his family, during which he made allegations about his treatment and medication. He later apologised to Aamir Khan, his mother and other family members, saying he regretted making the allegations publicly. His reported Bigg Boss 20 entry would come months after that highly publicised family controversy.
16. Kanika Mann
Kanika Mann has been reported as another possible contestant. Hindustan Times listed her among the television actors expected to join, while a separate ABP report claimed that her participation had been confirmed. Since the claims differ and the makers had not formally announced the cast, her status remains reported rather than officially confirmed.
17. Yung DSA aka Yeda Yung
Yung DSA, also known as Yeda Yung, is a rapper and digital personality whose name has emerged in the latest round of Bigg Boss 20 speculation. His reported inclusion would add another internet and music personality to a season already expected to feature several creators.
India Today has listed him among the names doing the rounds ahead of the premiere, but there has been no official announcement confirming his participation. No significant recent controversy has been established in the stronger reports available, so his profile should remain focused on his music and digital presence.
18. Rohed Khan
Rohed Khan is a model whose name has surfaced among the reported Bigg Boss 20 contestants. Unlike several of the actors on the list, his public profile has largely been associated with modelling and social media rather than a long television filmography.
Hindustan Times has included him among the names reportedly linked to the season. His participation remains part of the reported contestant pool rather than an officially announced casting, and there is no major recent controversy that needs to be attached to his profile.
19. Rhiti Tiwari
Rhiti Tiwari is another television personality whose name has appeared in recent reports about the Bigg Boss 20 line-up. She has worked in the Hindi television space, although her reported participation in the reality show has generated more attention than her previous screen work.
Her name appears in recent contestant reports, but the makers had not formally announced her as part of the final cast. There is also no major recent controversy involving Tiwari that is sufficiently established to warrant inclusion, so the focus should remain on her reported Bigg Boss entry.
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Rhiya Ahir Vs Love Gill: One Could Enter Through Public Voting
Rhiya Ahir and Punjabi actress Love Gill are in a different category from the other reported contestants. The two are competing for one place in the Bigg Boss 20 house through a public voting process announced ahead of the premiere.
Ahir attracted widespread attention after footage of her during a protest went viral. In a recent interview with The Indian Express, she spoke about her decision to consider Bigg Boss despite initially having reservations about the show.
“I was reluctant to join Bigg Boss when the offer came, because of the image that has been created,” she said.
Ahir said she was conscious of the responsibilities that came with the visibility she had gained and did not want to misguide people who looked up to her. She also said the show's production team had told her that nobody would force her to abuse or yell and that her reactions would remain her choice.
The result of the public vote will determine whether Rhiya Ahir or Love Gill enters the house. The decision is expected to be known around the premiere on 6 September.
TL;DR | News At a Glance
Who are the biggest reported names in the Bigg Boss 20 contestant list?
Aman Gandhi and Isha Rikhi are among the most prominently reported names, alongside Geeta Basra, Showik Chakraborty and Amrapali Dubey.
Is Isha Rikhi confirmed for Bigg Boss 20?
She has reportedly been confirmed according to a claim cited by The Indian Express, but the makers had not formally announced her participation in that report.
Who are the other contestants reportedly expected to join?
Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Anjali Arora, Aryan Kelvin, Mary Kom, Khushi Dubey, Yukti Kapoor and Uditi Singh are among the names reported as expected or possible participants.
Who is still in talks for Bigg Boss 20?
Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Karan Wahi, Pranali Rathod and Mahhi Vij have reportedly been approached and remain in discussions, according to The Indian Express.
When does Bigg Boss 20 premiere?
The Salman Khan-hosted season premieres on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Reports say it will stream on JioHotstar at 9 pm and air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
Who Is Still In Talks For Bigg Boss 20?
Several names remain less certain than those described as expected or almost confirmed.
1. Niti Taylor
Niti Taylor has reportedly been approached for the upcoming season and remains in talks with the makers.
2. Parth Samthaan
Parth Samthaan is another television actor whose name has been linked to the season. His participation remains unconfirmed, with reports indicating that discussions were still ongoing.
3. Karan Wahi
Karan Wahi has also reportedly been approached. Despite appearing in several reports about the season, he has not been officially announced as a contestant.
4. Pranali Rathod
Pranali Rathod is among the television actors reportedly in discussions with the makers. Her participation remains uncertain.
5. Mahhi Vij
Mahhi Vij has also reportedly been approached for Bigg Boss 20, but her entry had not been confirmed in the latest reports.
Rajat Bedi Will Not Be Seen On Bigg Boss 20
Actor Rajat Bedi was previously reported as a confirmed contestant for Bigg Boss 20. However, the latest update from The Indian Express states that he will not be seen on the show.
His reported exit from the line-up is a reminder that the contestant list can change before the premiere, particularly while the makers continue finalising the cast.
What Is The Bigg Boss 20 Theme?
The reported theme for Bigg Boss 20 is Vardhaan, built around the idea of contestants getting more than one opportunity in the game.
According to The Indian Express, contestants are expected to get two chances, with the season featuring two houses. Moving to the other side of the game could give a contestant an opportunity to return.
The format is therefore expected to make eviction and re-entry less straightforward than in a conventional Bigg Boss season.
When Does Bigg Boss 20 Start?
Bigg Boss 20 premieres on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
According to the latest reports, the show will stream on JioHotstar at 9 pm and air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm, with episodes scheduled throughout the week.
JioStar has separately confirmed that the Hindi edition is part of a six-edition Bigg Boss launch across India this September, with Salman Khan hosting the Hindi version.
With the official contestant line-up still awaited, the final list could differ from the names circulating in reports. For now, Aman Gandhi and Isha Rikhi remain among the most closely watched names ahead of the Bigg Boss 20 premiere.
