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Bigg Boss 19 will air its grand launch on August 24, 2025 on JioHotstar and Colors TV. Salman Khan highlighted that the new season will mark a dramatic change in power within the house in a major twist in this year's theme. As anticipation for Bigg Boss 19 grows, reports have surfaced that actor Shailesh Lodha, who starred in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is being considered. Yes, you read that right!

Bigg Boss 19 makers are eager to include Shailesh Lodha's name on the roster of celebrities taking part in the show, according to India Today. The Bigg Boss team has urged the actor, who played the role of Taarak Mehta in TMKOC, to participate in the reality show. The actor hasn't confirmed his involvement yet.

 
 
 
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Meanwhile, the Bigg Boss 19 producers have decided to extend the season. Currently, they anticipate a 20–22 week run rather than the customary 15-week run. Interestingly, Salman Khan will host for the first 15 weeks of the show's five-month run before other well-known individuals take over. Due of Khan's hectic schedule, there are rumours that Anil Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Farah Khan will take turns hosting.

The same media publication earlier reported that Bigg Boss will only have one season instead of separate TV and OTT shows following disagreements between Banijay Asia and Colours TV. Within ninety minutes of their OTT debut, new episodes will be available for TV viewers on Colors TV.

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Salman Khan is reportedly asking an astounding Rs 120–150 crore for the first three months alone. Given that each weekend episode is anticipated to bring in Rs 8–10 crore, this could be one of his best earnings to date.