'Bigg Boss 20' Confirmed Contestants, From Badshah's Ex-Wife Isha Rikhi To TV Actress Mahhi Vij
'Bigg Boss 20' premiered on September 6, 2026. Amid the buzz, meet the contestants of the show hosted by Salman Khan.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleBigg Boss has returned with a bang. Yes, you read it right. For the unversed, Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar. Salman Khan has once again stepped in as the show's host. This season, the show’s theme is Tathastu, which means contestants will get an extra lifeline this year.
Every contestant will get a fair chance to 'win' either a vardaan or a jeevandaan, and Room No. 20 will play an important role. Amid this, meet the contestants of Bigg Boss 20.
#1. Badshah's ex-wife, Isha Rikhi, enters Bigg Boss 20 after her separation from rapper
Isha Rikhi, who is widely known as rapper Badshah’s ex-wife, is a Punjabi actress. In an interview with SCREEN, Isha shared the reason behind joining Bigg Boss 20. She said, "People know very little about me. I was a very private person. Now I want people to know me and the shades I have; hence, I chose Bigg Boss." Recently, she announced her separation from Badshah.
For the uninitiated, Isha was born and grew up in Chandigarh. She began her career in modelling before making her acting debut with Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De in 2013. Years later, in 2018, Isha made her Bollywood debut with Nawabzaade.
#2. Mahhi Vij enters Bigg Boss 20 after her divorce from Jay Bhanusali
Mahhi Vij is a popular face in the Hindi TV industry. She is best known for her role as 'Nakusha' in Laagi Tujhse Lagan. Earlier, in January 2026, Mahhi Vij and her ex-husband, Jay Bhanushali, shared a joint post announcing their separation. The couple called it quits after nearly 16 years of marriage.
#3. Mary Kom enters the TV reality show after her controversial divorce
Mary Kom is India's most celebrated boxer. She is the only woman to win the World Boxing Championships six times, with her six gold medals coming in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018. Earlier, in January 2026, Mary grabbed significant attention as she revealed what really went wrong between her and her ex-husband, Onler.
#4. Panchayat fame Aasif Khan is a contestant on Bigg Boss 20
Aasif Khan became an overnight sensation with his role as 'Ganesh' a.k.a. 'Damad ji' in Panchayat. He spent five years doing theatre in Jaipur and then shifted to Mumbai in 2016 to pursue acting professionally. His breakthrough came with web series, Mirzapur, Paatal Lok and Panchayat. He also starred in films, including Pagglait, The Great Indian Family and Kakuda.
#5. Kanika Mann features in the show, Bigg Boss 20
TV actress Kanika Mann has officially stepped inside the house of Bigg Boss 20. She is best known for her role in the TV serial, Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega. She later starred in shows such as Roohaniyat and Chand Sifarish. She has also featured in Rohit Shetty’s stunt-based show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.
#6. Manoj Tiwari's daughter, Rhiti Tiwari, enters the show, Bigg Boss 20
The actor-politician Manoj Tiwari, who is popular for his stint on the show, Bigg Boss 4, had come to drop off his daughter, Rhiti Tiwari. Rhiti is a singer, songwriter, composer and producer. She has released many singles on YouTube and Spotify, including Baarish, Maansik Santulan, Jhoothi Baby, Ghum Chuke and more.
#7. Qazi Touqeer is also a contestant on Bigg Boss 20
Qazi Touqeer is a Kashmiri singer. He rose to fame in 2005 with Fame Gurukul. For the unversed, Qazi and Ruprekha Banerjee won the show. He featured in the same season as Indian singer Arijit Singh.
#8. Amrapali Dubey enters the house of Bigg Boss 20
Amrapali Dubey is one of the most famous actresses of Bhojpuri cinema. She began her career with TV series. She appeared in TV soap operas, including Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Maayka and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein. She made her Bhojpuri film debut with Nirahua Hindustani in 2014.
#9. Rohed Khan is another contestant of Bigg Boss 20
Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model. He has made his presence felt in Indian cinema. He starred in films including Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Tejas and Sarzameen.
#10. Love Gill features in Salman Khan-hosted show, Bigg Boss 20
Love Gill, whose real name is Lovepreet Kaur Gill, is a Punjabi actor and model. She began her career in the entertainment world with modelling. She rose to prominence with Karan Aujla’s 2019 music video, Facts.
Bigg Boss 20 also features Pune-based rapper Yung DSA, Tanmay Singh, better known by his gaming moniker ScoutOP, TV actress and social media sensation Arishfa Khan, Kushal Tanwar, a.k.a Gullu, TV actor Aman Gandhi, and Karan Wahi’s ex-girlfriend, Uditi Singh.
Who is your favourite contestant of Bigg Boss 20? Let us know.
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