Several names are reportedly in talks for Bigg Boss 20, while Ashish Chanchlani has denied reports of his participation
Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026, with Salman Khan returning as host. Several names are reportedly being discussed for the season, while Ashish Chanchlani has dismissed rumours about entering the show.
NewsFlash Desk: Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026, and reports have circulated about several celebrities who may be approached or in talks for the upcoming season. While the makers have not confirmed the reported contestant list, names including Geeta Basra, Rajat Bedi, Niti Taylor, Kushal Tanwar, Anjali Arora, Elnaaz Norouzi and Showik Chakraborty are being reported as names that are mostly confirmed or in discussions.
Other names being linked to Bigg Boss 20 include Sanaya Irani, Mohit Sehgal, Gia Manek, Mahhi Vij, Pranali Rathod, Aashay Mishra, Ruru Thakur, Varun Jain, Yukti Kapoor, Karan Patel, Sunil Pal, Kirti Mehra, Shubhangi Atre, Shindy Doshi, Ridhi Dogra, Santy Sharma, Dino James and Shagun Sharma.
However, the names remain based on media reports and speculation unless officially announced by the Bigg Boss 20 makers.
Bigg Boss 20 Contestants Reportedly in Talks
The reported list includes names from television, digital entertainment and other areas of the entertainment industry. Geeta Basra, Rajat Bedi, Niti Taylor, Kushal Tanwar, Anjali Arora, Elnaaz Norouzi and Showik Chakraborty have been listed among the names reportedly in advanced discussions.
The names reportedly associated with the upcoming season also include Sanaya Irani, Mohit Sehgal, Gia Manek, Mahhi Vij, Pranali Rathod, Aashay Mishra, Ruru Thakur, Varun Jain and Yukti Kapoor.
Karan Patel, Sunil Pal, Kirti Mehra, Shubhangi Atre, Shindy Doshi, Ridhi Dogra, Santy Sharma, Dino James and Shagun Sharma have also been mentioned in reports concerning the Bigg Boss 20 contestant lineup.
At this stage, the reported names should not be treated as the final confirmed contestant list. The official lineup is expected to be established through announcements from the show’s makers.
Ashish Chanchlani Denies Bigg Boss 20 Entry Rumours
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani has himself dismissed reports claiming that he will participate in Bigg Boss 20. He responded to the speculation with a humorous post, addressing the repeated rumours about his reported entry into the reality show.
Chanchlani wrote:
“Har saal koi rumour failata hai aur tum sab maan lete ho... Mujhe aaj maalum padha main andar jaa raha hu!”
He also reacted to reports claiming that a dietician or nutritionist was being arranged for him during the show.
“Ek ne toh ye bhi keh diya ki maine dietician rakha hai andar ke liye. Bhai kaha se aa raha hai ye sab?”
Through the posts, Chanchlani made it clear that the reports about his participation and the alleged dietician arrangement were not coming from him. His comments came after online reports linked his name with the upcoming season.
Bigg Boss 20 Premiere Date and Salman Khan Return
Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026. Salman Khan is returning as the host for the new season, with the makers releasing promotional material ahead of the premiere.
The first promos have introduced a Karan Arjun theme and a Vardaan, or boon, twist for the upcoming season. The promotional material has been used to reveal details about the theme and the host’s role in the new edition.
The reported contestant names have emerged alongside the promotional campaign, but the final participant list remains subject to official confirmation.
Bigg Boss 20 Streaming and Television Timings
The season will stream digitally on JioHotstar from 9:00 PM, while the television telecast on Colours TV will begin at 10:30 PM.
With the September 6 premiere approaching, reports about the possible contestants are continuing to circulate. However, Ashish Chanchlani has already rejected speculation about his own participation, while the other names linked to Bigg Boss 20 remain reported or rumoured until officially confirmed.
