Bigg Boss 20 is already creating buzz ahead of its premiere, with names such as Mouni Roy, Mary Kom and Rajat Bedi being linked to Salman Khan’s reality show.
Now, Rhiya Ahir and Punjabi actor Lovepreet Kaur, aka Love Gill, have joined the conversation as two contenders competing for a spot on the show.
While several names have been reported, the complete Bigg Boss 20 contestant line-up is yet to be officially announced.
Here’s what has been reported so far.
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Rhiya Ahir
Rhiya Ahir is a Mumbai-based actor, model and entrepreneur who recently attracted attention after a video of her during a student protest went viral.
She was seen standing in front of a police van during the CJP protest, which brought her widespread attention online. Her possible Bigg Boss 20 entry has since also led to criticism on social media.
Ahir has responded to the backlash surrounding her potential entry into the show. She has also been described as the founder of Rhiyasat, a luxury handcrafted apparel label that works with Indian artisans.
Lovepreet Kaur AKA Love Gill
Lovepreet Kaur, popularly known as Love Gill, is a Punjabi actor and model. She is the second contender in the Fans Ka Faisla contest for a place in the Bigg Boss 20 house.
The makers have put Love Gill and Rhiya Ahir head-to-head, with viewers getting the chance to decide which of them gets the spot. Voting is being conducted through JioHotstar, making the audience's choice the deciding factor in this pre-launch contest.
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.
