Mumbai: Endemol Shine India, part of Banijay Entertainment, is set to create television history with the launch of Bigg Boss simultaneously in six languages on the same night as the iconic reality franchise marks 20 years.
The milestone move will bring together the Hindi, Bangla, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam editions of the reality show, allowing audiences across India to experience the franchise in their respective languages at the same time.
Six editions, one big premiere
Bigg Boss has established itself as one of India’s most popular reality television franchises, with different language editions developing strong and loyal audiences over the years.
For the first time, the six editions will premiere simultaneously, marking a major expansion of the franchise’s multi-language format.
The special launch will also feature the hosts of the different editions appearing on screen alongside the respective versions of Bigg Boss, creating what the makers describe as an unprecedented moment in Indian reality television.
The six hosts include Salman Khan for Bigg Boss Hindi, Sourav Ganguly for Bigg Boss Bangla, Kichcha Sudeep for Bigg Boss Kannada, Nagarjuna Akkineni for Bigg Boss Telugu, Vijay Sethupathi for Bigg Boss Tamil and Mohanlal for Bigg Boss Malayalam.
Salman Khan returns for Bigg Boss 20
As the franchise enters its milestone 20th season, Salman Khan returns as the host of Bigg Boss Hindi.
He will also continue as the mentor during the much-awaited Weekend Ka Vaar episodes, which remain among the most anticipated segments of the Hindi edition.
The new season promises a fresh group of contestants, intense rivalries, strategic gameplay and emotional moments, alongside the entertainment and drama that have become synonymous with the franchise.
Historic milestone for Endemol Shine India
The simultaneous launch marks a significant achievement for Endemol Shine India, which has been associated with several major scripted and non-scripted television and digital productions.
The production house said the six-language launch represents a first for a reality television format in India, bringing viewers from different linguistic markets together for a shared television moment.
The strategy also underlines the growing importance of regional-language entertainment, with Bigg Boss having built substantial audiences across multiple Indian markets.
By launching all six editions on the same night, the franchise is seeking to create a nationwide event while retaining the distinct identity of each language edition and its host.
Bigg Boss 20 premieres on September 6
Bigg Boss Season 20 premieres on September 6, 2026.
The show will stream every day at 9 pm on JioHotstar and air at 10.30 pm on Colors TV.
With the franchise reaching its 20-year milestone, the simultaneous six-language premiere is expected to give the latest season an especially high-profile start.
The new season will combine drama, strategy, emotions, rivalries and entertainment as the franchise enters another chapter in its long-running television journey.