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Taarak Mehta Star Eyed for Salman Khan's 'Bigg Boss 19'
4 Aug
Summary
- Shailesh Lodha, 'Taarak Mehta' actor, approached for 'Bigg Boss 19'
- 'Bigg Boss 19' to premiere on August 24, 2025
- Makers planning longer 20-22 week season, up from usual 15 weeks
In the lead-up to the premiere of 'Bigg Boss 19' on August 24, 2025, the show's producers have made a notable move by approaching 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Shailesh Lodha to join the reality series' cast. While Lodha is yet to confirm his participation, the makers are reportedly keen to add his name to the list of stars set to appear on the Salman Khan-hosted show.
The upcoming season of 'Bigg Boss' is also set to undergo some format changes. In addition to the one-hour episodes airing on Colors TV, the digital platform JioHotstar will initially stream the episodes live. Furthermore, the makers are planning to extend the season's duration, with the current plan being a 20-22 week run, a significant increase from the usual 15-week format.
As the anticipation builds for 'Bigg Boss 19,' the show's producers are also rumored to be in talks with other potential contestants, including 'The Traitors' participants Apoorva Mukhija and Purav Jha, as well as actors Ram Kapoor, Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Munmun Dutta, Ashish Vidyarthi, and social media creator Faisal Shaikh. However, no official confirmations have been made regarding the final lineup.
