EXCLUSIVE: Bigg Boss 19 to Run for Over 4 Months, Breaking Its Regular Format – All the Details Inside!
There’s exciting news for all Bigg Boss fans! The upcoming Bigg Boss 19 is going to be longer and bigger than ever before. Unlike the usual 3-month format, this season will run for almost 5.5 months, making it the longest season in the show’s history.
What’s Different This Time?
- Bigg Boss 19 will start on July 30, 2025 and continue till January 2026.
- This time, there will be no Bigg Boss OTT version.
- And yes, Salman Khan is returning as host for the 16th time!
Usually, the show starts around September or October, but this season is starting early. The reason? The makers want to give fans a longer and more entertaining season.
Salman Khan will shoot the promo by the end of June, and the buzz is already building.
No Bigg Boss OTT This Year
In the past, the makers launched shorter digital versions of the show through Bigg Boss OTT on JioCinema.
- Season 1 was hosted by Karan Johar and won by Divya Agarwal.
- Season 2 had Salman Khan as host, and Elvish Yadav took home the trophy.
- Season 3 was hosted by Anil Kapoor, and Sana Makbul won after grabbing attention with her clashes with Ranvir Shorey and her friendship with rapper Naezy.
But this year, there will be no OTT version, so all eyes will be on Bigg Boss 19.
Behind the Scenes
There were recent rumors about internal issues at Endemol Shine India (Banijay Asia), which worried fans about the future of Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi. But now it’s confirmed:
Endemol Shine India is still producing Bigg Boss 19, and the show is all set to go ahead as planned.
Salman Khan’s Return as Host
Salman Khan has become the face of Bigg Boss, and this will be his 16th season as host. Viewers love his style of handling the drama, especially during Weekend Ka Vaar, where he talks to the contestants about their behavior and actions.
In Short
- Bigg Boss 19 will be the longest season ever (5.5 months).
- Premiere date: July 30, 2025
- No Bigg Boss OTT this year
- Salman Khan returns as host for the 16th time
- Produced by Endemol Shine India
With a longer season, new faces, and Salman’s powerful hosting, Bigg Boss 19 promises to be full of drama, entertainment, and surprises. Fans, get ready — the madness begins soon!
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