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YouTube Star Mridul Tiwari Wins Spot on Bigg Boss 19
24 Aug
Summary
- Bigg Boss 19 premiere featured "Janta Ka Faisla" twist
- Mridul Tiwari, popular YouTuber, won fan vote over Shehbaz Badesha
- Shehnaaz Gill supported her brother Shehbaz, but Mridul's fans campaigned hard

On August 24, 2025, Bigg Boss 19 kicked off its premiere night with a unique twist that allowed the audience to decide the 15th contestant of the show. The face-off was between two popular personalities - YouTuber Mridul Tiwari and Shehnaaz Gill's brother, Shehbaz Badesha.
Mridul Tiwari, a well-known content creator, had built a loyal fan base over the years with his comedy sketches and relatable videos. Shehbaz Badesha, on the other hand, was no stranger to the limelight, having made appearances on reality shows before. The "Janta Ka Faisla" segment generated a lot of buzz on social media, with fans of both contestants urging their followers to vote.
Shehnaaz Gill herself took to Instagram to support her brother, while actor Aly Goni also extended his backing to Shehbaz. However, Mridul's fans campaigned equally hard, ensuring his popularity as a content creator was reflected in the final vote. The two contestants even engaged in a lighthearted banter on stage, each trying to prove why they deserved a spot in the Bigg Boss house.
In the end, after much anticipation, host Salman Khan announced that the 15th contestant chosen by the audience was Mridul Tiwari. The announcement was met with cheers from the audience as Mridul made his entry into the Bigg Boss 19 house.