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Salman Khan Hosts Entertaining Bigg Boss 19 Premiere in 2025
25 Aug
Summary
- Bigg Boss 19 premiered in less than 2 hours, a first in years
- Salman Khan pulled contestants' legs and warned of stressful times
- Diverse cast includes Bhojpuri actor, comedian, Polish actor, and more

On August 24, 2025, Salman Khan returned as the host of Bigg Boss 19, kicking off the new season with an entertaining premiere episode. Unlike previous years, this episode wrapped up in less than two hours, much to the relief of those on forced Sunday duty.
The 16 contestants received a warm welcome from Salman, who pulled their legs and warned them of the stressful times ahead. The season's theme of "democracy" or "Loktantra" was introduced, with Bigg Boss taking a hands-off approach and leaving the housemates to deal with their own issues.
The diverse cast includes names from across fields, such as Bhojpuri actor Neelam Giri, comedian Pranit More, Polish actor Natalia Janoszek, and peace activist Farrhana Bhatt. The premiere also featured familiar faces like TV actor Ashnoor Kaur and content creator-couple Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar.
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Salman Khan, who has undergone a weight loss and fitness transformation, appeared fresh and energetic, with his humor on point. The episode was well-edited, focusing on the cream of the content and leaving out unnecessary fillers.