‘Bigg Boss 20’ Exclusive: Is ‘Brahmastra’ Star Mouni Roy Joining Salman Khan’s Reality Show, as Endemol Shine Hikes Contestant Fee?

The buzz about Salman Khan’s reality show Bigg Boss 20 is heating up, with the tentative list of contestants already out among speculative fans and the media. Joining the list of unconfirmed Bigg Boss 20 contestants like Mr Faisu (Faisal Shaikh), Uorfi Javed, Anjali Arora, Sunil Pal, Arbaz Patel, Mahhi Vij, Nia Sharma, Pearl V Puri, Ridhima Gupta, Ruru Thakur, and Bhavya Singh is the name of Mouni Roy. Strong rumours in the television industry suggest that the Brahmastra: Part One actress has been approached for Bigg Boss 20. It is not confirmed yet if Mouni has said yes or no to the creators of the Colors show, Endemol Shine India (Banijay Group). However, LatestLY has learnt that she has good chances of being on the Salman Khan-hosted show. We have also heard from an industry source that Endemol and Banijay are increasing the payout to Bigg Boss contestants this season in order to compete with new reality shows such as Lock Upp 2, Alliance, and Traitors 2. ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Tentative Contestant List: Mr Faisu, Anjali Arora, Sunil Pal and Ruru Thakur Among Others Entering Salman Khan’s BB House?

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Mouni Roy’s Divorce

Mouni Roy was recently in the news for her divorce with her businessman husband Suraj Nambiar and her friendship with actress Disha Patani. Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar confirmed their separation through a joint statement on Instagram on May 14, 2026. The couple was married for four years. Disha Patani was dragged into the controversy around Mouni Roy’s divorce, with fans speculating their close friendship to be a romantic relationship. The rumours reached a point where Suraj Nambiar had to clarify on social media that no third person was involved in his split with his wife, while Mouni disabled her comments on Instagram. Mouni and Suraj had unfollowed each other on Instagram, while following each other again to show an amicable separation façade.

While her personal life may be in a shambles, Mouni Roy is doing well workwise. She was recently also in the news for her role as Varun Dhawan’s pretend mother in the film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (released on June 5, 2026). In real life, the actors are of the same age, with Mouni Roy being 40 years old and Varun Dhawan being 39.

Social media speculations are hyping up the presence of Mouni Roy in Bigg Boss 20. We have learnt from an industry source that she has been approached for sure. LatestLY has also learnt from a direct industry source that for its 20th season, the people behind Bigg Boss are going all out in terms of contestants and have also hiked their remuneration.

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It is to be noted that in a remarkable decision, Endemol Shine will host the premiere of all its Bigg Boss properties in 2026 on the same date, across all languages, viz. Bigg Boss Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bangla on JioHotstar and Colors. ‘Bigg Boss 20’: Salman Khan Unveils Game-Changing ‘Extra Jeevan Daan’ Twist in New Promo (Watch Video).

‘Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6’ Winner

There is no news about the newest season of Bigg Boss Marathi with the other languages, as Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 just concluded on April 19, 2026. Hosted by Riteish Deshmukh and with a wild card entry by Rakhi Sawant, Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 was won by TV actress Tanvi Kolte, with actor Raqesh Bapat being the first runner-up.

‘Bigg Boss 19’ Winner

Just before his divorce drama with actress Akanksha Chamola, Gaurav Khanna won Bigg Boss 19 on December 7, 2025. Akanksha was also seen on BB19 in the season’s Family Week to meet her then-husband Gaurav. Contestant Farrhana Bhatt was adjudged the first runner-up of BB19.

It remains to be seen what Mouni Roy decides about being a part of Bigg Boss 20 as a contestant, being locked up in the house for months with unknown people.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 19, 2026 01:56 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).