With the countdown to Bigg Boss 20 underway, social media is flooded with speculation about the celebrities who could enter Salman Khan’s reality show. While the makers have not officially revealed the complete contestant lineup, several names are widely reported to be under consideration, with a few said to be close to confirmation.
Among the names creating the biggest buzz are Arjun Bijlani and Anjali Arora, with Anjali being described in reports as almost confirmed. Kirti Mehra, the YouTuber known for her past association with Elvish Yadav, is also reportedly being considered. Other television names doing the rounds include Pranali Rathod, Ruru Thakur, Yukti Kapoor, Mahhi Vij, Pearl V Puri, Karan Patel, Jennifer Winget, Sanaya Irani and Mohit Sehgal.
Jannat Zubair has reportedly declined the offer, while Faisal Shaikh (Mr Faisu) has publicly denied reports of joining the show. However, reports claim that discussions with Faisal may still be ongoing.
The rumour mill has also linked Sunil Pal, Shanty Sharma, Elnaaz Norouzi and Rishita Kothari to the upcoming season. Another name attracting attention is Showik Chakraborty, brother of actress Rhea Chakraborty.
Meanwhile, Geeta Basra is being reported as almost confirmed, adding another established celebrity to the speculated lineup.
However, fans should take the circulating list with a pinch of salt. Recent reports show that multiple names are being discussed simultaneously. At the same time, some contestants have been described as confirmed by media reports even though an official announcement from the makers is still awaited.
As the premiere approaches, more names could be added, dropped, or replaced. For now, these 20 names remain part of the Bigg Boss 20 rumour mill, rather than an officially confirmed contestant list.
The final lineup is expected to become clear closer to the premiere, when the makers officially reveal who will enter the Bigg Boss house.