Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Sourav Ganguly to Host Bigg Boss Bangla
Bigg Boss Bangla is coming back with a big change!
Sourav Ganguly, a famous cricket player, will be the new host.
This is a big deal because Ganguly is very popular in West Bengal.
The show is part of the Bigg Boss family, which is like the IPL of entertainment.
It's been around for 20 years and is super popular during the festive season.
Lots of people watch and vote, making it a great time for brands to advertise.
JioStar, the company behind the show, thinks this new season will be a hit because of Ganguly's star power and the show's history.
They also believe it will stand out from other reality shows.
Sourav Ganguly to host the re-launch of Bigg Boss Bangla.
JioStar plans to roll out six editions of Bigg Boss simultaneously across languages this September.
The show is seen as a cornerstone of India's largest entertainment ecosystems.
Festive season is the strongest window for the franchise due to high engagement and brand reach.
Ganguly's involvement is expected to bring significant traction and brand interest.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly, JioStar leaders, Bhaskar Ramesh, Mahesh Shetty
- What
- Re-launch of Bigg Boss Bangla with Sourav Ganguly as host
- When
- September
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- To maximize reach and engagement, leveraging Ganguly's star power and the festive season
JioStar Leaders
Competitors
Market Competition
JioStar Leaders
Bigg Boss is the benchmark and original reality show, with unmatched stature and engagement. Competitors are imitations that validate Bigg Boss's dominance.
Competitors
The reality show market is cluttered with multiple captive reality shows like Lock Upp, Alliance, and The Traitors, which could potentially compete with Bigg Boss.
- Host
- Sourav Ganguly
- Show
- Bigg Boss Bangla
- Launch Date
- September
- Platforms
- Television and JioHotstar
- Engagement
- 60 million viewers, 9 billion votes
- Previous Hosts
- Mithun Chakraborty, Jeet
- Franchise Anniversary
- 20 years in 2026
- Festive Season Advantage
- High engagement and brand reach during festive season