The highly anticipated Bigg Boss 19 premiered on Sunday, August 24, 2025, with superstar host Salman Khan. Running for nearly six months, this season's theme is "Gharwalon Ki Sarkar". Khan introduced 16 contestants, including actors, influencers, and musicians, setting the stage for drama and entertainment. The show airs daily on JioHotstar at 9 pm and later on Colors TV at 10:30 pm.

A major highlight was Salman Khan's candid confession about his personal life. When asked by influencer Tanya Mittal if "true love always remains incomplete," Khan stunned the audience by replying, "Sacha pyaar, I don't know... kyunki abhi tak hua hi nahi," indicating he has never experienced true love. This revelation quickly became the evening's most talked-about moment.

TV heartthrob Gaurav Khanna also made a memorable entry, dancing to Shah Rukh Khan songs. Salman introduced him as the "green flag ka brand ambassador". Fans immediately drew comparisons to late Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla, labelling Khanna "winner material".