Brace yourselves, Bigg Boss fans. This season just got hotter. YouTuber and actor Purav Jha, is confirmed to be one of the contestants on Bigg Boss 19, set to premiere on August 24 with Salman Khan as the host.
Purav, who made waves with his impressive mimicry and sharp gameplay on Amazon Prime’s The Traitors, will now enter the high-drama world of Bigg Boss. His entry shatters earlier speculations that the show would steer clear of influencers and only feature film and television personalities.
At just 23, he commands a massive following on Instagram and YouTube, with millions hooked to his hilarious sketches and eerily accurate impersonations. From Honey Singh and Dhruv Rathee to Dolly Chaiwala and iShowSpeed, Purav’s ability to mirror personalities with precision has earned him the title “Human AI.” His viral videos, especially the “Making of a Bhojpuri Film” series, have established him as a content powerhouse.
The buzz around his Bigg Boss entry is already lighting up social media. Fans are excited, with many predicting he’ll be a finalist. One fan commented, “TRP is going to blast,” while another wrote, “Purav is going to be the finalist, 100%.”
Interestingly, Purav’s former Traitors co-star Elnaaz Norouzi reportedly declined a ₹6 crore offer to enter the Bigg Boss house. Her exit makes Purav’s participation even more significant as he carries forward the show’s legacy into a new arena.
Adding to the excitement, several other big names from the influencer and television world are rumored to join the show this season. Names like Mr. Faisu (Faisal Shaikh), social media star Ankita Jain, Lock Upp fame Azma Fallah, Naagin actor Arjun Bijlani, and Splitsvilla contestant Siwt Tomar have been floating around as potential housemates. If these names are confirmed, Bigg Boss 19 could turn out to be one of the most explosive and youth-driven seasons yet.
With emotions, drama, alliances and unexpected twists around the corner, Purav Jha’s journey inside the Bigg Boss house is set to be one of the biggest highlights of the season. Tune in to Bigg Boss 19 on August 24, only on JioCinema.
