Bigg Boss is back, and it’s bigger than ever! The highly anticipated Season 19, hosted by superstar Salman Khan, has made a historic debut on JioCinema, setting new benchmarks for the reality franchise. The show, produced by EndemolShine, has delivered the strongest Day 1 performance of any Bigg Boss season ever launched on an OTT platform.
The numbers are truly staggering. The grand premiere on August 24th achieved a staggering 2.3 times higher reach and 2.4 times more watch-time compared to Season 18 on JioCinema. The live premiere’s peak concurrency also doubled, a clear sign of the growing power of digital-first reality content. With these record-breaking figures, Bigg Boss 19 has officially cemented its place as the biggest OTT opening in the show’s Indian history, confirming its status as the country’s most-watched and talked-about reality show.
Meet the New Housemates
This season’s house is a melting pot of talent, featuring a diverse mix of 16 contestants from all walks of life. The roster includes familiar faces like singer-composer Amaal Mallik, TV actors Ashnoor Kaur, Zeishan Quadri, Tanya Mittal, Abhishek Bajaj, Gaurav Khanna, and Mridul Tiwari. The digital world is represented by popular creators Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar, while reality show veterans Baseer Ali and Nehal Chudasama bring their edge.
Adding to the drama are model-actor Natalia Janoszek, journalist Farhana Bhatt, Bhojpuri actor Neelam Giri, veteran Bollywood actor Kunickaa Sadanand, and stand-up comedian Pranit More. This eclectic group is sure to create a season filled with high-voltage clashes and non-stop entertainment.
In the first week alone, several contestants have found themselves on the nomination list, including Neelam Giri, Tanya Mittal, Abhishek Bajaj, Gaurav Khanna, Zeeshan Qadri, Pranit More, and Natalia Janoszek.
You can catch all the action on JioCinema at 9:00 PM and on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.