Salman Khan On Bigg Boss's 20th Season Journey
Salman Khan called Bigg Boss "a very special journey" as Season 20 records the biggest reality show opening ever on JioHotstar, after 16 years of hosting.
Key Highlights:
- Biggest-ever launch: "Bigg Boss 20" recorded the biggest opening day ever for a reality show on JioHotstar.
- 16 years of hosting: Salman Khan called the show "a very special journey," reflecting on hosting it since Season 4 in 2010.
- A "proud milestone": Salman said seeing Season 20 become the biggest reality show launch ever was overwhelming for the entire team.
- JioStar echoes the sentiment: Alok Jain, Head of Hindi & English Entertainment at JioStar, called the launch "a phenomenal milestone" reflecting the franchise's two-decade connection with audiences.
- 16-contestant lineup: This season features Mary Kom, Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Rhiti Tiwari, ScoutOP and others.
- Where to watch: The show streams on JioHotstar at 9 PM and airs on Colors TV at 10:30 PM nightly.
Mumbai: Bollywood hunk Salman Khan said that "Bigg Boss" has been a very special journey for him as the 20th season of the popular reality show premiered recently.
"Bigg Boss 20" is off to a great start, recording the biggest opening day ever for a reality show on JioHotstar.
"Overwhelming And A Proud Milestone For All Of Us"
Reflecting on his journey of hosting the show for the last 16 years and the overwhelming response to the latest season, Salman said, "Bigg Boss has been a very special journey for me. Having hosted the show for 16 seasons and now seeing it reach its 20th season with this kind of love is truly overwhelming. In fact, to see Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 become the biggest reality show launch ever is overwhelming and a proud milestone for all of us. Every season brings something new, but the audience is what makes this journey so special."
"This year, we have a new set of contestants, a new game, and a whole lot of surprises, and I'm excited to see how their journeys unfold. The response to the opening has been incredible, and I'm grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey with us," added the "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" actor.
JioStar Calls It "A Phenomenal Milestone"
Alok Jain, Head — Hindi & English Entertainment Business, JioStar (Streaming, TV & Studios), added, "Bigg Boss continues to set new benchmarks for reality entertainment. Delivering the biggest launch ever for Bigg Boss Hindi is a phenomenal milestone and a testament to the franchise's enduring connection with the audiences over two decades. The extraordinary fandom and attention the show commands is a strong reflection of its scale and relevance, season after season."
Salman Khan's 16-Year Hosting Legacy
For the unversed, Salman started hosting "Bigg Boss" back in 2010 with Season 4, and since then has become the longest-running host of the reality show.
This Season's Contestant Lineup
This year, the show has Mary Kom, Kanika Mann, Mahhi Vij, Aasif Khan, Amrapali Dubey, Arishfa Khan, ScoutOP (Tanmay Singh), Rhiti Tiwari, Qazi Touqeer, Isha Rikhi, Rohed Khan, Love Gill, Yung DSA (Harsh Machare), Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, Aman Gandhi, and Uditi Singh as contestants.
The latest episode of "Bigg Boss 20" airs on JioHotstar at 9 PM and every night on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.
(With inputs from IANS)
