Qazi Touqeer confirmed for Bigg Boss 20 (Instagram)
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is just days away from its grand premiere, and the excitement among fans is already at its peak. Hosted by Salman Khan, the reality show is set to premiere on September 6, with the makers keeping the official contestant lineup under wraps until the premiere.
However, several names have been doing the rounds online, with insiders and sources claiming that a number of contestants have already been finalised.
Singer Qazi Touqeer is among the latest names to join the Bigg Boss 20 contestant lineup. His name has been confirmed by former journalist and content creator Jeevika Singh, according to her latest update.
Qazi rose to fame after winning the popular singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005 alongside Ruprekha Banerjee. Known for singing in Kashmiri, Hindi and Urdu, Qazi became particularly popular among a generation of listeners with songs such as Yeh Pal. His entry could bring a strong musical presence to the Bigg Boss house.
Another major name confirmed for Bigg Boss 20 is legendary boxer Mary Kom. Jeevika Singh has also confirmed Mary Kom’s name among the contestants.
A six-time World Amateur Boxing Champion, Mary Kom is one of India’s most celebrated sporting icons. She created history by becoming the first Indian woman boxer to win an Olympic medal when she secured bronze at the 2012 London Olympics.
Her inspiring journey from Manipur to becoming a global boxing champion has made her an enduring symbol of determination and resilience. If she does enter the Bigg Boss house, viewers could get to see a very different side of the sporting legend.
Meanwhile, according to insiders and reports, the other names who are said to be confirmed for Bigg Boss 20 include:
While these names are being widely discussed, the makers are yet to officially announce the complete contestant lineup. The final list is expected to be revealed around the show’s grand premiere.
With names from television, music, sports and entertainment reportedly coming together, Bigg Boss 20 could have an interesting mix of personalities.
Which contestant from the reported list are you most excited to see inside the Bigg Boss house? Comment below!
This post was last modified on August 19, 2026 11:59 am