Bigg Boss 19: 7 Celebs Who Hosted Reality Show Other Than Salman Khan
Bigg Boss 19 will have Salman Khan returning as its host. The highly awaited reality show will release on August 24, 2025. Salman has over the years become the face of Bigg Boss. Infact, 19 season down and his name has become synonymous with the fan-favourite show. While specualtion always renain rife around the pay cheque the Bhaijaan of Bollywood withdraws for hosting it, it might be a tad difficult to imagine it without his presence. Because whenever he tried to step away, we’ve seen how the show’s ratings fell like a deck of cards, forcing the makers to bring him back and save it from drowning.
Salman Khan is returning to host Bigg Boss 19It won’t be surprising to beieve that Salman has hosted the show since eternity! But, there hae indeed been times when he wasn’t one. Incase you’re unaware, or have forgotten about all the times Bigg Boss had a different host, and not Salman, we are here to remind you.
Bigg Boss hosts before Salman Khan
Arshad Warsi (Season 1) – 2006-2007
Arshad WarsiHow many of yu remember that Bigg Boss was actually kicked off by Arshad Warsi as a host. While the show brought a welcome change to the existing landscape of Indian television with its debut in 2006, Warsi added his wit and vibe on stage. The season was won by Aashiqui actor Rahul Roy, while Carol Gracias was the first runner-up.
Shilpa Shetty (Season 2) – 2008
Shilpa ShettyStraight from her first-hand experience at its UK version Big Brother, Shilpa brought glamour the show. This was her time when she was on a break from acting, and was trying to find her footing in other formats too. The season was won by Roadies guy Ashutosh Kaushik, and had Shweta Tiwari’s ex-husband Raja Chaudhary as first runner-up.
Amitabh Bachchan (Season 3) – 2009
Amitabh BachchanThe show turned bigger in its thrid season with Bachchan turning its host. A recall to his KBC shenanigans, Big B brought his grace and humour to the season, that was won by Vindu Dara SIngh, and had Pravesh Rana as its first runner-up.
Salman Khan joined the show in its season 4 (2010). After this we had the actor taking a few breaks here and there depending on his film shooting schedules and reports of remuneration.
Bigg Boss hosts after Salman Khan joined
Sanjay Dutt (Season 5) – 2011-2012
Salman Khan and Sanjay DuttAfter joinly opening the show with Salman, Dutt took over the realm for several episodes, until Salman joined back to finish the season together. It was won by Juhi Parmar with Mahek Chahal as its first runner-up.
Farah Khan (Bigg Boss Halla Bol) – 2015
Farah KhanFarah hosted Bigg Boss Halla Bol, the spin-off of Bigg Boss season 8. She replaced Salman when he had to step away due to the filming schedule of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Bigg Boss Halla Bol had five contestants from previous seasons entering the house to compete with five regular entrants of the season 8 finale. Gautam Gulati was winner and Karishma Tanna was first runner-up.
Karan Johar (Bigg Boss OTT Season 1) – 2021
Karan JoharAfter occasionally filling in for Salman as host on Bigg Boss 16, he turned host full-fledged for the digital spin-off series, Bigg Boss OTT. It was won by Divya Agarwal. Nishant Bhat was its first runner-up.
Anil Kapoor (Bigg Boss OTT Season 3) – 2024
Anil KapoorKapoor replaced Salman as the host for Bigg Boss OTT 3 which premiered on June 21, 2024, on JioCinema Premium. It was won by Sana Makbul and had Naved Shaikh as first runner-up.
Barring these instances, Salman Khan has remained its host for all the other seasons.
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