Bigg Boss 19 Contestants: Celebs Who Broke Silence On Rumours Of Participation, Check What They Said!

With Bigg Boss 19 gearing up for an August 2025 premiere on JioCinema, fan speculation about who might enter the house is running rampant. While the official contestant list remains under wraps, the following celebrities have already denied participation:

Celebrities Who Broke Silence On Joining Bigg Boss 19

1. Chandni Sharma

Actress Chandni Sharma (known for her role in Jhanak) firmly dismissed rumours. She stated she had no plans to join and noted such gossip is typical before a new season. “As of now, there is nothing happening in that direction.”

2. Mallika Sherawat

In a bold Instagram update, Mallika Sherawat declared: “I am NOT doing Bigg Boss and NEVER WILL. THANK YOU.” Her clear-cut response ended months of speculation.

3. Gaurav Taneja (Flying Beast)

Popular YouTuber and fitness influencer Gaurav Taneja addressed the chatter in a vlog, expressing frustration with constant rumours: “Logo ne pareshan kar diya hai.” He then confirmed he would not be joining the show.

4. Rati Pandey

TV star Rati Pandey also clarified she is not part of Bigg Boss 19. She asked fans and media not to associate her with casting lists, saying she hasn’t been approached.

5. Meera Deosthale

Actress Meera Deosthale, best known for her television roles, firmly stated she is not entering the Bigg Boss house this season. She dismissed all rumours about participation.

6. Ram Kapoor

Veteran actor Ram Kapoor was also rumoured to join the show. However, he  said that he won’t enter the show even if Rs 20 crore is offered, adding that the show doesn’t suit his style.

7. Zareen Khan

Zareen Khan cited privacy concerns and the intense environment as reasons for declining the show.

8. Anita Hassanandani

Comfortable in scripted TV, Anita Hassanandani said she would never do Bigg Boss, stating it is not for her.

9. Purav Jha

The content creator confirmed he won’t be joining this season, though he didn’t rule out future participation.

What’s New in Bigg Boss 19?

This season promises a fresh look and modern theme. Expect an AI-inspired concept, grand new visuals, including a vibrant, multicoloured Bigg Boss eye logo and updates to the iconic voice prompt. The classic command “Bigg Boss chahte hai…” may be replaced with “Bigg Boss janna chahte hai…” for a new flavour.

Salman Khan will host the first three months of the season, with guest hosts like Karan Johar, Farah Khan, and Anil Kapoor appearing on special episodes like Weekend Ka Vaar. One significant format change revealed is that housemates may now influence key decisions such as evictions, rationing, and tasks, increasing gameplay dynamics.

Set to be the longest season yet, Bigg Boss 19 will debut first on JioHotstar, with episodes airing later on Colors TV. Filming begins in Mumbai with the new Bigg Boss house expected to be ready by mid-August. The show is planned to run for five to six months, potentially stretching into early 2026.