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Bigg Boss 19: Bigg Boss, the popular reality show, is gearing up for its 19th season, generating considerable excitement as its rumoured August release date approaches. Reports suggest this upcoming season will be the longest to date, spanning nearly five months. Speculation about potential contestants is rife, with recent reports indicating that Dhanashree Verma has been confirmed to participate in Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan.

Dhanashree Verma is a popular dancer and best known for getting married to her ex-husband, cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. According to a Bigg Boss insider page, the dancer is confirmed to be a part of the beloved show hosted by Salman Khan. The page stated, “After getting divorced, Yuzvendra Chahal’s ex-wife Dhanashree Verma is said to be almost confirmed for Bigg Boss 19. Well, she was locked for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 as well, but the show didn’t happen. So now it looks like Dhanashree has accepted the offer for Bigg Boss. Although it’s NOT final, final negotiations are on… excited!"

 
 
 
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Meanwhile, nothing has been officially announced by the makers or the participants, but many names have surfaced online. The tentative list of Bigg Boss 19 contestants includes Krishna Shroff, Raj Kundra, Mamta Kulkarni, Munmun Dutta, Dheeraj Dhoopar, and YouTuber Flying Beast (Gaurav Taneja). Celebrities like Purav Jha, Anshula Kapoor, and Jannat Zubair are also said to have been approached, although they have declined the offer, claiming that they are not mentally ready for the show’s intense format. 

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On the other hand, recent reports also claim that for the first time ever, a non-human contestant named Habubu will enter the house. Habubu is an AI-powered humanoid doll from the UAE who is designed to speak in seven different languages, including Hindi, and can show emotional reactions. Bigg Boss 19 is expected to premiere in the last week of August 2025.

 
 
 
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Who Is Dhanashree Verma?

Dhanashree Verma is a YouTube content creator who was married to cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal in a private ceremony in 2020. Though the couple officially divorced on March 20, 2025. She is best known for her apt dance moves and was recently featured as a vibrant dancer in the song ‘Ting Ling Sajna’ from the Bhool Chuk Maaf movie. The movie starred Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead.