‘Bigg Boss’ 2026 Across Six Languages: Who Is Hosting Each Edition?

The Bigg Boss television franchise has expanded into one of India’s largest reality entertainment brands, operating across six major regional languages. Each regional adaptation follows the classic Big Brother format, isolating contestants in a customised house under constant camera surveillance while tailoring its tone to regional audiences. Crucial to each edition’s popularity is its star host, who leads weekend eviction episodes and manages house dynamics. ‘Bigg Boss 20’ Contestant List: Mary Kom, Isha Rikhi, Aasif Khan and Other Celebs Join Salman Khan’s Reality Show.

‘Bigg Boss’ Hosts Across All Languages

Below is a breakdown of the host lineup for each language edition of the franchise.

Hindi Edition: Salman Khan (‘Bigg Boss 20’)

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has served as the anchor of Bigg Boss Hindi for 15 seasons. Broadcasting nationally on Colors TV and streaming via JioCinema, the Hindi version remains the highest-budget and most widely viewed variant of the franchise. Khan’s weekend segment, Weekend Ka Vaar, functions as the show's primary ratings driver, where he reviews contestant behaviour and announces weekly eliminations.

Telugu Edition: Akkineni Nagarjuna (‘Bigg Boss Telugu 10’) 

Veteran Tollywood actor Akkineni Nagarjuna leads Bigg Boss Telugu, broadcast on Star Maa and Disney+ Hotstar. Nagarjuna has anchored seven consecutive seasons. His hosting style blends authority with casual banter during weekend episodes, guiding one of the highest-rated non-scripted programs in the Telugu television market.

Tamil Edition: Vijay Sethupathi (‘Bigg Boss Tamil 10’) 

The Tamil adaptation, aired on Star Vijay and Disney+ Hotstar, recently underwent a high-profile hosting transition. Actor Vijay Sethupathi took over as host for Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8, succeeding veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who anchored the first seven seasons. Sethupathi's candid and direct communication style marks a new chapter for the Tamil edition.

Kannada Edition: Kichcha Sudeep (‘Bigg Boss Kannada 13’) 

Kannada cinema star Kichcha Sudeep has anchored Bigg Boss Kannada on Colors Kannada since its inception, hosting 13 consecutive seasons. The Sandalwood star is known for his structured weekend reviews and analytical approach to contestant conflicts,

Malayalam Edition: Mohanlal (‘Bigg Boss Malayalam 8’)

Superstar Mohanlal hosts Bigg Boss Malayalam, broadcast on Asianet and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. Anchoring six consecutive seasons, Mohanlal brings a composed demeanour to the show, managing house disputes and keeping the audience engaged across Kerala and the global Malayalam diaspora.

Bengali Edition: Sourav Ganguly (‘Bigg Boss Bangla 3’

returned to the airwaves for Season 3 after a decade-long hiatus. Airing on Star Jalsha and streaming live on JioHotstar, the revived Bengali edition features former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its host. Ganguly takes over from past anchors Mithun Chakraborty and Jeet, anchoring the weekend eviction broadcasts and bringing a calm, structured leadership style to the newly launched season.

Marathi Edition: Riteish Deshmukh (‘Bigg Boss Marathi 6’

The sixth season of Bigg Boss Marathi concluded its run on Colors Marathi and JioHotstar in April 2026, featuring a complex multi-door and window house theme.  Actor-producer Riteish Deshmukh returned for his second consecutive stint as the host for Season 6, having successfully taken over the reigns from longtime host Mahesh Manjrekar starting in Season 5. Who Is Tanvi Kolte? Know All About ‘Bigg Boss Marathi’ Season 6 Winner.

Deshmukh led the high-stakes weekend reviews, Bhaucha Dhakka, with his signature mix of humour and sharp feedback. Television actress Tanvi Kolte emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Marathi 6, lifting the trophy and taking home the cash prize after 98 days of competition. Actor Raqesh Bapat finished as the first runner-up

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