3 weeks ago
Sourav Ganguly to host Bigg Boss Bangla returning August 30
Sourav Ganguly is a famous cricket player who used to lead the Indian cricket team.
Now he is going to do something brand new: he will be the host of a TV show called Bigg Boss Bangla.
Bigg Boss is a reality show where people live together in a special house.
Every week, the host talks to the contestants and decides who has to leave.
The show starts on 30 August and lasts for 15 weeks.
The theme of this season is 'Durgo Joy Shohoj Noy,' which means winning the house is not easy.
To get ready for his new job, Ganguly watched the Hindi version of Bigg Boss, which is hosted by a famous movie star named Salman Khan.
Ganguly says his best 'winning the fortress' moment was winning for India when he was captain.
That happened at the famous NatWest Series Final at Lord's cricket ground in 2002.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has signed up to host Bigg Boss Bangla.
The reality show returns on 30 August and will span 15 weeks.
The season's theme is 'Durgo Joy Shohoj Noy,' meaning winning the fortress is not easy.
Ganguly prepared for the role by watching Bigg Boss Hindi episodes hosted by Salman Khan.
Ganguly called his greatest 'Durgo Joy' moment 'winning for India,' recalling the 2002 NatWest Series Final at Lord's.
- Who
- Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain, who will host Bigg Boss Bangla.
- What
- Ganguly will host the revival of the reality show Bigg Boss Bangla, themed 'Durgo Joy Shohoj Noy.'
- Where
- India, as the Bengali-language edition of Bigg Boss; Ganguly also recalled his 2002 win at Lord's in London.
- When
- The show returns on 30 August and runs for 15 weeks.
- Why
- Bigg Boss Bangla is set for its grand return as one of Indian television's most-watched franchises, with Ganguly taking on the host's mantle.
Key facts
- Host
- Sourav Ganguly
- Show
- Bigg Boss Bangla
- Return date
- 30 August
- Duration
- 15 weeks
- Theme
- 'Durgo Joy Shohoj Noy' (winning the house is not easy)
- Reference show
- Bigg Boss Hindi hosted by Salman Khan
- Ganguly's greatest win
- 2002 NatWest Series Final at Lord's
Quotes
Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian cricket team captain and new host of Bigg Boss Bangla
“Ya, I just watched the rules of the game, how the individuals in the house react and what they do. I followed how the conversations happen and what was the reason behind their exit. So, basically everything.”
livemint.com
“In English, it simply means winning the house aka the show.”
livemint.com
Sources
Related news
Bigg Boss Bangla Returns With Sourav Ganguly Hosting Season 3
Bigg Boss Bangla Returns With Sourav Ganguly And 15 Contestants
Bigg Boss Bangla Season 3 House Mixes Ambition With Imperfections
Bigg Boss Bangla House Revealed Before New Season Begins
Kiccha Sudeep's Bigg Boss Kannada Opens Doors for Commoners
BCCI Review Meeting to Examine Injuries, Results and Future Plans
Tamim Iqbal Says India Bangladesh Tour Still Possible
Bangladesh and India Continue Talks Over Delayed Cricket Series
