Bigg Boss 20 to Premiere Sept. 6 With Salman Khan

The 20th season of the reality show Bigg Boss is set to premiere on September 6, 2026, on Colors TV and JioHotstar, with Salman Khan returning as host. While the official contestant list has not been announced, a flurry of reports and social media updates suggest the production is moving forward with key promotional events in the coming days.

According to recent updates, the selected contestants are expected to film promotional content on August 22. This shoot could mark the beginning of contestant introductions ahead of the grand premiere. Furthermore, media members are reportedly scheduled to enter the Bigg Boss set on August 29. That same day may also bring the reveal of the season's two rumored houses and a press conference with host Salman Khan, where he is expected to provide more details about the theme and the much-discussed "vardaan" twist.

The milestone season has been teased with a mystery-driven theme. In recent promos, Salman Khan made a horseback entry referencing his 1995 film Karan Arjun and announced that every housemate would receive a special "vardaan," or boon. The exact meaning of this twist has been kept under wraps, fueling speculation about second...