Amaal Mallik, Awez Darbar: The exciting contestants on 'Bigg Boss 19'
The king of controversial shows, ‘Bigg Boss’ is back. The 19th season, hosted by Salman Khan, is currently on air, and the excitement is palpable. Like every year, the makers have managed to round up some controversial, famous and surprising personalities as contestants.
While you may already know who all are there, here are some of the most famous names that are sure to catch your attention during the show.
Biggest names from ‘Bigg Boss 19’
Awez Darbar and Nagma Mirajkar: The Couple entry
Among the headliners is choreographer Awez Darbar who is the younger son of composer Ismail Darbar and former Bigg Boss winner Gauahar Khan’s brother-in-law and a digital juggernaut with over 30 million Instagram followers. Professionally, he is a choreographer and rose to fame with his mesmerising dance videos on Tiktok.
After the TikTok ban, he launched his YouTube channel in 2014 and started posting his dance videos on it. Awez, along with his brother Zaid Darbar and Tejal Pimpley, founded their dance studio, B You Academy, which was inaugurated by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2019.
His entry into the house isn’t solo; he’s joined by his girlfriend and lifestyle creator Nagma Mirajkar. Together, the duo brings a ready-made fanbase and enough influence to potentially dominate voting charts. Fans are waiting to see how their relationship pans out during the show.
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Natalia Janoszek: The Polish model
Adding an international edge is Polish model and actress Natalia Janoszek. Indian audiences may remember her from her appearance in Netflix’s steamy ‘365 Days’. She was even a part of the recently released multi-starrer ‘Housefull 5’, starring Akshay Kumar.
Her casting marks the show’s effort to blend homegrown stars with global appeal. Fans are curious to see how Natalia adapts to the chaos of the Indian reality TV format.
Neelam Giri: The Bhojpuri star
Bhojpuri actress and dancer Neelam Giri has entered the BB house. Discovered by Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh through her viral TikTok clips, Neelam has become a fast-rising name in the industry.
Her fan following, particularly from tier-2 and tier-3 cities, ensures that she will have a strong support base.
Gaurav Khanna: The highest-paid actor?
Television favourite Gaurav Khanna, known for his roles in daily soaps and fan-favourite dramas, is also part of the lineup. Many reports suggest that he is the highest paid in the Bigg Boss house.
In conversation with India Today, Gaurav had revealed, “It can be a rumour, or maybe not. People say a lot of things, and I don't believe in hearsay. Also, I never judge an actor by the pay cheque he or she gets. It's all about what you get on the table. I don't even know who the contestants are, and we also don't discuss money. So, people can say whatever they want to say. My aim is to just do well in this season."
Khanna also recently won another reality show - 'Master Chef' - where he impressed with his cooking skills. Looks like he knows his way around reality shows and may give others stiff competition!
Amaal Mallik: The famous music composer
But perhaps the most headline-grabbing entry is that of music composer Amaal Mallik. His decision to participate has already stirred controversy, thanks to public disapproval from his brother and singer Armaan Malik.
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In a recent Q&A on X (formerly Twitter), a fan asked Armaan Mallik to share his thoughts on his brother Amaal joining Salman Khan’s controversial reality show. Armaan replied candidly, “Obviously was never for it, but ab Amaal bhai sahab ko kaun samjhaye. Anyway, boarding school samajhke kuch masti karke aajaye wapas. Bahut gaane pending hai."
With influencers, international stars, regional sensations, couples and brother disapprovals, this season is surely gonna have a dramatic start! And fans can’t wait for it.
