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‘Bigg Boss 19’: Salman Khan Returns as Host as Makers Announce Premiere Date

INDIA, AUG 24 – Bigg Boss 19 introduces a democratic format distributing power among all contestants, with a longer 20-22 week season hosted by Salman Khan, premiering August 24.

  • On August 24, Bigg Boss 19 premieres, streaming at 9:00/PM on JioHotstar and airing at 10:30/PM on COLORS with Salman Khan returning as host.
  • Amid a format overhaul, 'Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar' transfers power to all housemates in BB house.
  • Lineup details reportedly show Habubu and Kavya Mehra joining Bigg Boss 19, which premieres on August 24.
  • The extended season will last 20–22 weeks, with Salman Khan hosting for three months before passing duties to Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar, or Farah Khan.
  • Looking ahead, JioHotstar's production and the democratic decision system may reshape Indian reality TV, with Bigg Boss 19 debuting soon on COLORS.
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India Today broke the news in India on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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