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The Bigg Boss house is ready to open its doors. With Bigg Boss 20 nearing its premiere, speculation is growing over the celebrities who could enter the house, with names from television, films, social media and sports making the rounds.
While the makers are yet to reveal the official contestant list, several names have been linked to Bigg Boss 20 in recent reports, including Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Geeta Basra, Amrapali Dubey, Arishfa Khan, Anjali Arora and Mary Kom.
Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, September 6. Here is a look at celebs who might feature in the upcoming season.
Aman Gandhi
Television actor Aman Gandhi is among those heading into the Bigg Boss house, according to a report in the Indian Express. He has appeared in shows such as Naagin 3 and Bhagya Lakshmi and was recently seen as Rithik Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.
Mary Kom
Olympic medallist Mary Kom is one of the most unexpected names on the rumoured list.
Arishfa Khan
Arishfa Khan started her career as a child actor before building a large following through social media and digital content.
Showik Chakraborty
Showik Chakraborty, brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty, is also in the headlines. An entrepreneur, he is the co-founder of the brand Chapter 2 Drip along with Rhea.
Amrapali Dubey
One of the best-known names in Bhojpuri cinema, Amrapali Dubey has appeared in films such as Nirahua Hindustani, Patna Se Pakistan and Bhojpuriya Raja.
Geeta Basra
Actor and former model Geeta Basra has appeared in films like The Train and Second Hand Husband and returned to acting with the 2025 film Mehar after several years away from the limelight. She is married to cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
Isha Rikhi
Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi, known for films such as Nikka Zaildar and Jatt Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, has been in the spotlight over her relationship with rapper Badshah. The couple recently announced their separation after five months of marriage.
Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu
Reality-TV personality and digital creator Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, is also among the names doing the rounds. His entry would add another social-media-driven personality to the season.
Qazi Touqeer
Singer and reality-TV personality Qazi Touqeer became a household name after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005.
Anjali Arora
Social media personality Anjali Arora rose to fame with her viral Kacha Badam video and later appeared on Lock Upp. She has since moved into acting and music videos.
Yukti Kapoor
She is known for television shows such as Agnifera and Maddam Sir.
Uditi Singh
Model and television personality Uditi Singh has been associated with actor Karan Wahi, who has also been rumoured to join the upcoming season.
Khushi Dubey
She started as a child artist and has appeared in TV shows such as Shararat and Aashiqana.
Rhiya Ahir vs Love Gill: One Could Enter Bigg Boss 20
Riya Ahir and Punjabi actor Love Gill are in a separate category, with the two reportedly competing for one spot in the Bigg Boss house through a public voting process. The result is expected around the show's premiere. Ahir gained attention after a video of her during the student protests over exam paper leaks went viral.
Kanika Mann
Known for her work in Hindi television, Kanika Mann rose to fame with Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega. She made her television debut with Badho Bahu and later made her web-series debut with Roohaniyat. In 2022, she participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.
Yung DSA aka Yeda Yung
Pune-based rapper Yung DSA, also known as Yeda Yung, is known for blending hip-hop with classical Indian influences. He began rapping at the age of 12 while growing up in Pune.
Rohed Khan
Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model who has worked across Bollywood, European and international cinema. He is known for his roles in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024), Sarzameen (2025) and Tejas (2023).
Rhiti Tiwari
Rhiti Tiwari is the daughter of politician and actor Manoj Tiwari. Rhiti is a singer, songwriter and composer.
Several other television personalities have also been linked to the show, including Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Karan Wahi, Pranali Rathod and Mahhi Vij. However, their participation remains unconfirmed.
While the makers are yet to reveal the official contestant list, several names have been linked to Bigg Boss 20 in recent reports, including Aman Gandhi, Isha Rikhi, Geeta Basra, Amrapali Dubey, Arishfa Khan, Anjali Arora and Mary Kom.
Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, September 6. Here is a look at celebs who might feature in the upcoming season.
Aman Gandhi
Television actor Aman Gandhi is among those heading into the Bigg Boss house, according to a report in the Indian Express. He has appeared in shows such as Naagin 3 and Bhagya Lakshmi and was recently seen as Rithik Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2.
Mary Kom
Olympic medallist Mary Kom is one of the most unexpected names on the rumoured list.
Arishfa Khan
Arishfa Khan started her career as a child actor before building a large following through social media and digital content.
Showik Chakraborty
Showik Chakraborty, brother of actor Rhea Chakraborty, is also in the headlines. An entrepreneur, he is the co-founder of the brand Chapter 2 Drip along with Rhea.
Amrapali Dubey
One of the best-known names in Bhojpuri cinema, Amrapali Dubey has appeared in films such as Nirahua Hindustani, Patna Se Pakistan and Bhojpuriya Raja.
Geeta Basra
Actor and former model Geeta Basra has appeared in films like The Train and Second Hand Husband and returned to acting with the 2025 film Mehar after several years away from the limelight. She is married to cricketer Harbhajan Singh.
Isha Rikhi
Punjabi actor Isha Rikhi, known for films such as Nikka Zaildar and Jatt Yamla Pagla Deewana 2, has been in the spotlight over her relationship with rapper Badshah. The couple recently announced their separation after five months of marriage.
Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu
Reality-TV personality and digital creator Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, is also among the names doing the rounds. His entry would add another social-media-driven personality to the season.
Qazi Touqeer
Singer and reality-TV personality Qazi Touqeer became a household name after winning Fame Gurukul in 2005.
Anjali Arora
Social media personality Anjali Arora rose to fame with her viral Kacha Badam video and later appeared on Lock Upp. She has since moved into acting and music videos.
Yukti Kapoor
She is known for television shows such as Agnifera and Maddam Sir.
Uditi Singh
Model and television personality Uditi Singh has been associated with actor Karan Wahi, who has also been rumoured to join the upcoming season.
Khushi Dubey
She started as a child artist and has appeared in TV shows such as Shararat and Aashiqana.
Rhiya Ahir vs Love Gill: One Could Enter Bigg Boss 20
Riya Ahir and Punjabi actor Love Gill are in a separate category, with the two reportedly competing for one spot in the Bigg Boss house through a public voting process. The result is expected around the show's premiere. Ahir gained attention after a video of her during the student protests over exam paper leaks went viral.
Kanika Mann
Known for her work in Hindi television, Kanika Mann rose to fame with Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega. She made her television debut with Badho Bahu and later made her web-series debut with Roohaniyat. In 2022, she participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.
Yung DSA aka Yeda Yung
Pune-based rapper Yung DSA, also known as Yeda Yung, is known for blending hip-hop with classical Indian influences. He began rapping at the age of 12 while growing up in Pune.
Rohed Khan
Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model who has worked across Bollywood, European and international cinema. He is known for his roles in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024), Sarzameen (2025) and Tejas (2023).
Rhiti Tiwari
Rhiti Tiwari is the daughter of politician and actor Manoj Tiwari. Rhiti is a singer, songwriter and composer.
Several other television personalities have also been linked to the show, including Niti Taylor, Parth Samthaan, Karan Wahi, Pranali Rathod and Mahhi Vij. However, their participation remains unconfirmed.
