Salman Khan is returning with the 20th season of Bigg Boss and the show is set to premiere on September 6. As the launch gets closer, attention has shifted to the names expected to enter the house. The reported lineup brings together television stars, digital creators, sportspersons, musicians and actors from regional industries. But contestant list has not been officially confirmed yet. Here are the names doing the rounds ahead of the premiere.
Mahhi Vij
Television actress Mahhi Vij is reportedly among the contestants. She has worked in television for almost two decades and became widely recognised for playing Nakusha in Laagi Tujhse Lagan. She has also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 and appeared in South Indian films. Mahhi was married to actor Jay Bhanushali with the two parting ways in 2025.
Kanika Mann
Kanika Mann is another television name reportedly entering the show. She became popular after playing Guddan in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega. Her other work includes Roohaniyat, while she also participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. She has further explored the web space through Flight Attendant, available on Hungama OTT.
Aman Gandhi
Aman Gandhi began his television journey with the youth dance show D4 – Get Up and Dance in 2016. He later appeared in Parineetii and Bhagya Lakshmi. More recently, he was seen in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 as Tulsi’s son. Reports claim he left the show to participate in Bigg Boss 20.
Isha Rikhi
Punjabi actress and model Isha Rikhi is also reportedly part of the lineup. Her film credits include Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De, Happy Go Lucky and Nikka Zaildar 2. She has also appeared in Hindi projects. Her recent separation from rapper Badshah has brought additional attention to her especially after a Bigg Boss 20 promo showed a mystery actress speaking about heartbreak.
Mary Kom
Six-time world champion and Olympic medallist Mary Kom could bring an entirely different background to the house. The celebrated boxer has spent years representing India in international sport and her reported participation would mark one of the biggest departures from the usual entertainment-heavy contestant pool.
Rhiya Ahir
Rhiya Ahir recently came into the spotlight through student protests and is reportedly set to enter the reality show. Explaining her decision, she told Screen, “For Bigg Boss, I’m getting all the love. People from Punjab are also messaging me that they are voting for me. Honestly, I was reluctant to join Bigg Boss when the offer came, because of the image that has been created. I have responsibilities that come with it. And I don’t want to let anyone down. I am a people pleaser, maybe. I don’t want to let people down. I want to stand by what has happened. Little kids are looking up to me. So, I don’t want to misguide anyone in their lives.”
Kushal Tanwar
Reality-show personality Kushal Tanwar, popularly called Gullu, is reportedly making the transition from MTV Roadies: Double Cross to Bigg Boss 20. He won the latest Roadies season and became known for his competitive approach and willingness to take strategic risks.
Tanmay Singh AKA Scout
Gaming creator and streamer Tanmay Singh, better known as Scout, is another reported contestant. He has built a large digital following through gaming streams, esports content and collaborations. He is especially associated with Battlegrounds Mobile India and India’s gaming community.
Arishfa Khan
Arishfa Khan started working as a child actor before building a major presence online. She has appeared in television shows such as Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera and Meri Durga, as well as music videos. She later established herself as a digital creator and has more than 29 million Instagram followers.
Uditi Singh
Model and actress Uditi Singh is also among the names reportedly linked to the season. She has a comparatively less familiar television profile and has previously been linked to actor Karan Wahi.
Amrapali Dubey
Bhojpuri cinema star Amrapali Dubey is reportedly joining the house. She started with Hindi television before becoming a prominent face in Bhojpuri films. Her popular projects include Nirahua Hindustani, Patna Se Pakistan and Nirahua Chalal London. Her frequent on-screen pairing with Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, has also been widely recognised.
Aasif Khan
Aasif Khan became widely known for playing Ganesh in Panchayat. The actor has also appeared in other screen projects and is reportedly among the names being considered for the Bigg Boss 20 house.
Yung DSA
Rapper Yung DSA is another name reportedly associated with the season. Coming from India’s independent hip-hop scene, he represents the music and youth culture side of this reported lineup.
Love Gill
Punjabi actress and model Love Gill began with music videos before moving into television and films. Her early work included Karan Aujla’s Facts, followed by appearances in songs such as Rakhdi and Peg Sheg. She made her television debut with Tu Patang Main Dor and later appeared in Punjabi films including Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Pareshaan, Haterz, Shakkar Paare and Vekhi Ja Chhedi Na.
Rhiti Tiwari
Actress and model Rhiti Tiwari is also reportedly part of the contestant list. She has worked in entertainment and could be among the less familiar faces in this season’s reported lineup.
Qazi Tauqeer
Singer Qazi Tauqeer rose to fame after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005. He subsequently continued working as a singer and performer. His reported entry would bring a familiar reality-TV face from an earlier generation of music-based shows into the Bigg Boss house.
Rohed Khan
Austrian actor and model Rohed Khan is reportedly another contestant. He made his Bollywood debut with Tejas, where he played an antagonist opposite Kangana Ranaut. He later appeared in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Sarzameen and Detective Sherdil. He has also made his Hollywood debut alongside Extraction actor Golshifteh Farahani.
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