Updated On: 13 August, 2025 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, premieres on August 24 with the theme Gharwalon ki Sarkaar, dividing the house into ruling and opposition sides. The season will start with 15 contestants and later add 3–4 wildcards

Arbaaz Patel
Bigg Boss 19 is almost here, and fans can definitely feel the excitement. The much-loved reality show hosted by Salman Khan is due to premiere on August 24, and as usual, the speculation has begun. Every season brings a flood of excitement about who will enter the Bigg Boss house, and this year is no exception. While numerous names are being circulated, one in particular has piqued everyone`s interest: Arbaaz Patel.
Arbaaz, who rose to prominence for his stints on Bigg Boss Marathi and Splitsvilla, appears to be hinting about his participation in the show. He recently shared a social media message that stated, "Bohot maza aane wala hai kuch din me or bohot kuch hone bhi wala hai. I`m excited. Haters, log k leye bhi bohot kuch aane wala hai, to kam par lag jao or pyaar karne wale ke liye main hu hi." This message has sparked speculation that he is a contestant on Bigg Boss 19.
Arbaaz is the boyfriend of Nikki Tamboli, who rose to prominence as a participant on Bigg Boss 14. They apparently met on Bigg Boss Marathi 5 and have been together ever since. Arbaaz has also appeared in other reality series, including Splitsvilla X5, where he acquired a lot of fame. His strong personality and previous reality show experience may make him an intriguing addition to the Bigg Boss house.