Last updated: September 14, 2026
Bigg Boss 20 premiered on September 6, 2026, with 16 confirmed contestants, plus one more added through the show’s “Fans Ka Faisla” audience vote. One week in, the house has already sorted itself into clear categories: breakout personalities, early targets, and contestants who haven’t been tested yet. Here’s who’s in the house, what they’re known for, and where each of them actually stands after week one.
Quick Reference: Who’s In and Who’s Nominated
| Contestant | Known For | Week 1 Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yung DSA (Harsh Machare) | Pune-based rapper | First house captain |
| Kanika Mann | Television actress | Nominated, lost a life via captaincy task |
| Arishfa Khan | Digital creator, ~29M Instagram followers | Nominated |
| Uditi Singh | Actor and model (Jaane Jaan) | Nominated, lowest votes, saved by twist |
| Love Gill | Punjabi actress and model | Nominated, entered via Fans Ka Faisla |
| Qazi Touqeer | Singer | Named week 1’s “Bigg Boss” by the house |
| Aman Gandhi | Television actor (Naagin 3) | Named week 1’s “Bigg Loss” |
| Aasif Khan | Actor (Mirzapur, Panchayat, Paatal Lok) | Lost captaincy race, clashed with Aman Gandhi |
| Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) | Reality-show personality | Lost captaincy race |
| Mahhi Vij | Television actress (Balika Vadhu) | Not nominated |
| Mary Kom | Six-time world boxing champion | Not nominated |
| Amrapali Dubey | Bhojpuri cinema star | Not nominated |
| Isha Rikhi | Punjabi actress and model | Not nominated |
| ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh) | Gamer and esports personality | Not nominated |
| Rohed Khan | Actor (Tejas, Sarzameen) | Not nominated |
| Faissal Khan | Actor, Aamir Khan’s brother | Not nominated |
| Rhiti Tiwari | Musician, Manoj Tiwari’s daughter | Not nominated |
The Contestants: Who They Are and Where They Stand
Yung DSA (Harsh Machare)
A Pune-based rapper known for his track “Yeda Yung,” Yung DSA became Bigg Boss 20’s first house captain, beating Kushal Tanwar and Aasif Khan in the captaincy task. He used his win to remove Kanika Mann’s lifeline, a move he had committed to in advance, and the two have clashed publicly since.
Kanika Mann
A familiar face from Indian television, Kanika Mann entered week one as one of the more talked-about contestants and reportedly led early audience voting. That momentum took a hit when Yung DSA’s captaincy win cost her a lifeline, and her ongoing conflict with him has become one of the season’s first real storylines.
Arishfa Khan
A digital creator and actor with a reported 29 million Instagram followers, Arishfa Khan entered as one of the season’s biggest social-media names. She was nominated in week one but is reported to be drawing strong audience support, making her an early frontrunner to survive the vote.
Uditi Singh
An actor and model known for the Netflix film Jaane Jaan, Uditi Singh drew attention at her premiere-night entrance when Salman Khan compared her to Kareena Kapoor. She received the fewest audience votes among week one’s nominees but was saved from eviction by the season’s “Tathastu” twist, losing one life instead of leaving the show.
Love Gill
Born Lovepreet Kaur Gill, this Punjabi actress and model built her profile through music videos, including Karan Aujla’s “Facts,” before moving into Punjabi television and film. She entered Bigg Boss 20 through the “Fans Ka Faisla” audience vote, beating out fellow contestant Rhiya Ahir for the final spot, and was nominated in her first week alongside Kanika Mann, Arishfa Khan, and Uditi Singh.
Qazi Touqeer
A singer entering his first major reality show, Qazi Touqeer emerged as week one’s breakout personality. The house voted him “Bigg Boss” of the week, and Salman Khan praised his comeback story, comparing it to Bobby Deol’s and John Travolta’s career resurgences. He also had a widely discussed moment where he feigned illness to be taken to the medical room, later admitting on camera that it was part of his game.
Aman Gandhi
A television actor known for Naagin 3 and his role as Hrithik Virani in the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 spin-off, Aman Gandhi found himself at the center of the house’s first major fight with Aasif Khan, trading insults including “jaahil” and “expired chaat masala.” Salman Khan named him week one’s “Bigg Loss,” criticizing him for having little impact on the game so far.
Aasif Khan
Known for roles in Mirzapur, Panchayat, and Paatal Lok, Aasif Khan is competing in his first reality show. He lost the captaincy race to Yung DSA, clashed heatedly with Aman Gandhi, and had a separate confrontation with Qazi Touqeer that ended in a mutual apology.
Kushal Tanwar (Gullu)
A reality-show personality and content creator, Gullu was one of three contenders for the first captaincy, losing to Yung DSA. As part of the captaincy task’s twist, he had named Uditi Singh as the housemate whose lifeline he would remove had he won.
Mahhi Vij
A television actress known for Balika Vadhu and Laagi Tujhse Lagan, with past reality-show experience on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 5, and Khatron Ke Khiladi 7, Mahhi Vij entered the house alongside ongoing public interest in her personal life. She has been involved in early house disagreements but was not nominated in week one.
Mary Kom
A six-time world boxing champion and 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist, Mary Kom is taking part in her first reality show. She entered the season not long after her 2025 separation from husband Karung Onkholer Kom, and has kept a relatively low profile in the house through week one.
Amrapali Dubey
One of Bhojpuri cinema’s biggest stars, known for her films opposite Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua), Amrapali Dubey brings a large regional fan base to the season. She has featured in some of the house’s early disagreements but was not among week one’s nominees.
Isha Rikhi
A Punjabi actress and model with Bollywood credits as well, Isha Rikhi’s entry followed her reported separation from rapper Badshah. She has kept a comparatively low profile through the show’s first week.
ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh)
A well-known gamer and esports personality, ScoutOP brings India’s gaming community into the Bigg Boss audience. He was seen trying to defuse tension during Qazi Touqeer’s confrontation with Aasif Khan, but was not directly involved in week one’s major conflicts.
Rohed Khan
An actor with credits in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Tejas, and Sarzameen, Rohed Khan adds an international angle to this season’s cast. He has yet to be at the center of a major storyline through week one.
Faissal Khan
The younger brother of superstar Aamir Khan, Faissal Khan is known for films including Madhosh and Mela, as well as his publicly strained relationship with his family. He has not yet featured heavily in the house’s conflicts, but his family history is likely to surface as a talking point as the season progresses.
Rhiti Tiwari
A musician and the daughter of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Rhiti Tiwari has spoken about facing death and rape threats since joining the show, describing the “double pressure” of being recognized as her father’s daughter. She was not among week one’s nominees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many contestants are in Bigg Boss 20?
Sixteen contestants entered on premiere night, September 6, 2026, with one additional contestant, Love Gill, joining through the “Fans Ka Faisla” audience vote, bringing the total to 17.
Who was nominated in Bigg Boss 20’s first week?
Kanika Mann, Arishfa Khan, Uditi Singh, and Love Gill were nominated in week one.
Who is Bigg Boss 20’s first captain?
Yung DSA (Harsh Machare) became the first captain, defeating Kushal Tanwar (Gullu) and Aasif Khan.
Who is the breakout star of Bigg Boss 20 so far?
Qazi Touqeer has emerged as the house’s most talked-about contestant after week one, named “Bigg Boss” of the week by his housemates and praised by Salman Khan.