Overview

• JioHotstar unveiled Bigg Boss 19’s first teaser and a vibrant multicolour eye logo on July 25, kicking off its promotional campaign
• The season is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar in late August before moving to Colors TV for its television run
• Salman Khan’s return as host is confirmed, although reports indicate he may not oversee the full season and that Karan Johar, Farah Khan and Anil Kapoor will fill guest-hosting slots
• Reports suggest the show will integrate AI technology, with AI influencer Kavya Mehra and AI doll Habubu under discussion as potential contestants
• For the first time, housemates will hold the power to decide evictions in a season set to become the franchise’s longest, running into January 2026