Bigg Boss 20 is already generating plenty of buzz weeks before its premiere, with several celebrity names being linked to Salman Khan’s reality show.
Among the names currently doing the rounds are actor Mouni Roy, Olympic medallist Mary Kom and actor Rajat Bedi. Reports have also linked several television actors, reality stars and other public figures to the upcoming season.
However, there is an important caveat: the makers have not officially announced the complete contestant line-up yet. Recent reports describe the names as people who have been approached, are in talks or are being considered.
Here’s what has been reported so far.
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Mouni Roy
Mouni Roy is one of the prominent names linked to Bigg Boss 20.
According to recent reports, the actor has allegedly been approached by the show's team, with discussions said to be underway. Reports have also claimed that the makers are willing to offer her a substantial fee.
Roy is best known for her work in television, particularly Naagin, and has also appeared in Hindi films.
For now, however, her participation remains unconfirmed.
Mary Kom
Olympic medallist and boxer Mary Kom is another high-profile name linked to the upcoming season.
Recent reports say the six-time world champion boxer has been approached for Bigg Boss 20.
Kom won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and became the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal.
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There is no official confirmation yet that she will enter the Bigg Boss house.
Rajat Bedi
Rajat Bedi's reported association with Bigg Boss 20 has been less straightforward.
The Indian Express reported on 18 August that Bedi had been confirmed for the show, while discussions over his fee were reportedly still ongoing.
However, more recent coverage continues to describe him as a rumoured or reported contestant, rather than an officially announced housemate. Times of India included Bedi among the names linked to the season and noted that there have been no official confirmations.
Given the conflicting reports, it is safest to describe Bedi's participation as unconfirmed until the makers announce the line-up.
Who else has been linked to Bigg Boss 20?
The speculation does not end with these three names.
Recent reports have linked Qazi Touqeer, Khushi Dubey, Kushal Tanwar and Yukti Kapoor to the upcoming season.
The Indian Express has also reported several other names as being in talks, including Geeta Basra, Mahhi Vij, Pranali Rathod, Aashay Mishra, Gia Manek, Varun Jain, Karan Patel, Sunil Pal, Shubhangi Atre, Ridhi Dogra, Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal. Its report said Geeta Basra and Showik Chakraborty had been finalised according to its sources.
These reports should not be treated as the final contestant list until the show's makers make an official announcement.
When will Bigg Boss 20 premiere?
Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on 6 September 2026, with Salman Khan returning as the host.
According to The Indian Express, the show will stream on Jio Hotstar at 9pm and air on Colors TV at 10.30pm, from Monday to Sunday.
The upcoming season is also expected to feature a two-house format, with reports suggesting that evicted contestants could get a chance to return to the game through the second house.
So, who is actually confirmed for Bigg Boss 20?
For now, there is no publicly released complete official contestant list.
Mouni Roy has reportedly been approached, Mary Kom has reportedly been approached, and Rajat Bedi has been the subject of conflicting reports about his status.
That means these names are best described as rumoured, reportedly approached or in talks, rather than confirmed contestants.
The final word will come from the show's makers when the official line-up is announced.
TL;DR | News At A Glance
Mouni Roy has reportedly been approached for Bigg Boss 20.
Mary Kom has also reportedly been approached for the show.
Rajat Bedi has been linked to the season, but reports about his status have differed.
Several television actors and reality personalities are also being linked to the show.
The official complete contestant list is yet to be announced.
Bigg Boss 20 premieres on 6 September 2026.
Salman Khan will return as host.
The show will stream on Jio Hotstar at 9pm and air on Colors TV at 10.30pm.
