Bigg Boss 20 is just days away from its premiere, and the buzz around Salman Khan’s reality show is growing with several names being linked to the new season.
The show is set to premiere on 6 September 2026, but the complete contestant line-up has not been officially unveiled. Recent reports have identified a mix of names said to be joining, others described as almost confirmed, and several celebrities who are still reportedly in talks.
Aman Gandhi is among the latest names reported to be joining the show. Isha Rikhi has also been reported as confirmed, while Geeta Basra and Showik Chakraborty are described as almost confirmed in the latest Indian Express report.
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Bigg Boss 20 premieres on 6 September 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host.
Aman Gandhi is among the latest names reported to be joining the show.
Isha Rikhi has reportedly been confirmed, according to a claim cited by The Indian Express.
Geeta Basra and Showik Chakraborty are described as almost confirmed in the latest report.
Rhiya Ahir and Love Gill are competing for one place in the house through a public voting process.
Kushal Tanwar, Qazi Touqeer, Arshifa Khan, Anjali Arora, Aryan Kelvin and Mary Kom are among the other names reported to be expected to join.
Khushi Dubey, Yukti Kapoor and Amrapali Dubey have also been linked to the season, with Amrapali reported as confirmed.
Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Karan Wahi, Pranali Rathod and Mahhi Vij are reportedly still in talks.
Rajat Bedi will not be part of the season, despite earlier reports that he had been confirmed.
Bigg Boss 20 contestants: Who is reportedly joining?
The contestant list for Bigg Boss 20 is still being kept under wraps, but several names have emerged in reports ahead of the premiere.
According to the latest Indian Express report, the season could have around 20 contestants, with 16 to 17 celebrities potentially entering on the premiere night. The remaining contestants could reportedly join later as wildcard entries.
Here are the names currently linked to the show, along with their reported status.
Aman Gandhi
Television actor Aman Gandhi is one of the latest names to be linked to Bigg Boss 20.
Gandhi is known for playing Rithik Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. The Indian Express reported that it had learnt that Gandhi would join the line-up this year.
Isha Rikhi
Isha Rikhi has also emerged as a reported contestant.
The latest Indian Express report cited content creator Jeevika Singh as saying that Rikhi had been confirmed for Bigg Boss 20. Since the claim is attributed to a source rather than an official announcement from the show's makers, it is more accurate to describe her as reportedly confirmed.
Geeta Basra
Geeta Basra is among the names closest to being confirmed, according to the latest report.
The Indian Express described Basra and Showik Chakraborty as almost confirmed for the upcoming season.
Showik Chakraborty
Showik Chakraborty is another name reported to be close to joining the show.
His name appears alongside Geeta Basra in the latest report, which describes both as almost confirmed.
Rhiya Ahir vs Love Gill: One could enter through public support
One of the more unusual elements of Bigg Boss 20 is the public vote for a house entry.
Rhiya Ahir and Punjabi actress Love Gill have been placed against each other, with the contestant receiving greater public support set to enter the Bigg Boss house.
The makers announced the contest ahead of the premiere, making this a rare instance where viewers have a direct say in one of the entries.
The final outcome is therefore separate from the reported celebrity line-up.
Other names linked to Bigg Boss 20
Several other celebrities have been mentioned in reports about the upcoming season.
They include Uditi Singh, Kushal Tanwar, Qazi Touqeer, Arshifa Khan, Anjali Arora, Aryan Kelvin and Mary Kom. The latest report describes these names as expected to join rather than presenting them as an officially announced cast.
Khushi Dubey and Yukti Kapoor have also been linked to the season. Meanwhile, Amrapali Dubey has been reported as confirmed.
These names should still be treated according to the level of certainty reported for each one. A mention in a pre-premiere report does not by itself establish that someone has officially signed on or will definitely enter the house.
Who is still in talks?
Some of the names associated with Bigg Boss 20 are reportedly not final yet.
The latest report says Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Karan Wahi, Pranali Rathod and Mahhi Vij have been approached and remain in talks.
Their participation should therefore not be presented as confirmed until there is a formal announcement or they appear on the show.
Rajat Bedi will not be seen on Bigg Boss 20
There has also been a change involving Rajat Bedi.
Bedi was previously reported to be confirmed for Bigg Boss 20. However, the latest Indian Express update states that although he was initially confirmed to join the show, he will not be seen on the season.
His name should therefore be left out of the current contestant line-up.
What is the Bigg Boss 20 theme?
The reported theme for this season is Vardhaan.
According to the latest report, contestants will get two chances in the game. The season will also feature two houses, with contestants who move to the other side getting an opportunity to return to the game.
The format is expected to add another layer of uncertainty to the competition.
When does Bigg Boss 20 start?
Bigg Boss 20 premieres on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
According to the latest report, the show will stream on JioHotstar at 9 pm and air on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.
Salman Khan will return as the host.
Bigg Boss 20 contestant list: What we know so far
With the premiere approaching, the Bigg Boss 20 contestant list is expected to become clearer.
For now, Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Geeta Basra and Showik Chakraborty are among the names with the strongest reporting behind their potential participation. Other names, including Kushal Tanwar, Qazi Touqeer, Arshifa Khan, Anjali Arora, Aryan Kelvin, Mary Kom, Khushi Dubey, Yukti Kapoor and Amrapali Dubey, have also been linked to the season.
At the same time, Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Karan Wahi, Pranali Rathod and Mahhi Vij are reportedly still in talks.
The important point is that this is not yet a complete officially confirmed contestant list. The final cast will only be clear once the makers formally introduce the housemates.
For now, all eyes are on 6 September, when Bigg Boss 20 finally begins.
