- By Tanya Garg
- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:23 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan is set to return as the host of Bigg Boss for its landmark 20th season, with anticipation around the reality show continuing to build. From speculation about the premiere date to discussions around the tentative contestant lineup, fans are eagerly awaiting official announcements. As preparations gather pace, reports suggest that work is already underway behind the scenes to ensure a smooth launch for the new season.
Salman Khan's team is reportedly planning his schedule to balance his movie commitments and Bigg Boss hosting duties. The focus is on ensuring that his ongoing projects stay on track while allowing enough time for him to shoot and promote Bigg Boss 20.
Amidst this, rumours surrounding potential Bigg Boss 20 contestants and the expected premiere date continue to fuel excitement.
Bigg Boss 20 Premiere Date
Filming for Bigg Boss 20 may start in late August or early September, according to several rumours, even though the producers have not yet disclosed an official premiere date. Salman Khan may begin filming on September 21 after finishing the majority of his upcoming action movie, as per a report by Variety India.
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Bigg Boss 20 Contestants List (Tentative)
A number of digital creators and television personalities are being considered for the season, in addition to several former contestants. Asim Riaz, Shehnaaz Gill, and Paras Chhabra are among the names that were often linked to Bigg Boss 20. However, neither the competitors nor the makers have acknowledged their involvement.
- Ridhima Gupta, popularly known as Redheema
- Bhagirath Bhatt
- Ruru Thakur
- Arbaz Patel
- Bhavya Singh
- Tarun Raj Arora (Influencer, Entrepreneur)
- Faisal Shaikh
- Anjali Arora
- Jannat Zubair
- Elvish Yadav
- Uorfi Javed
It is anticipated that the official lineup will be made public closer to the Bigg Boss 20th episode premiere. For those who can't remember, former contestants like Gaurav Khanna, Farrhana Bhatt, Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, Baseer Ali and Pranit More boosted the 19th season of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. The show's ratings soared, and it continued to be popular almost constantly.
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Salman Khan Upcoming Movies
Salman Khan is preparing for Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, his upcoming big-budget movie. It was earlier titled the Battle of Galwan. Apoorva Lakhia's directorial features Chitrangda Singh in the lead role with Khan.
Salman Khan dons the uniform of Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, the late real-life hero in the movie. The project has already had multiple delays, and despite the enthusiastic anticipation, the filmmakers have not yet set an official release date.
The actor also has a yet to be titled action thriller in the pipeline. The movie, directed by Vamsi Paidipally, stars Nayanthara as the female lead.