Bigg Boss Bangla Set to Return After 10‑Year Hiatus

EndemolShine India has announced the revival of Bigg Boss Bangla after a decade-long hiatus.

“Bigg Boss has grown into one of the most powerful and enduring entertainment formats in the country—bringing it back to Bengal allows us to celebrate the state’s vibrant culture,” said Deepak Dhar, founder and group CEO at Banijay Asia and EndemolShine India. “With Star Jalsha as our partner, and Sourav Ganguly leading the show, we are confident Bigg Boss Bangla will resonate deeply with viewers and deliver the scale, energy and engagement the franchise is celebrated for.”

The series will be produced by EndemolShine India for JioStar’s Star Jalsha, with cricket legend Sourav Ganguly confirmed as host.

In the reality format, contestants are confined to a house with strangers, living under surveillance. Through rules, challenges and emotional turmoil, they must work to win the prize. However, their fate rests on public opinion.

“The launch of Bigg Boss Bangla marks a significant expansion of one of India’s most powerful entertainment franchises into a high-potential market,” said Sumanta Bose, head of Star Plus, Star Bharat and Star Utsav, East and West Cluster at JioStar. “For Star Jalsha, this addition represents an important milestone in our leadership journey and reinforces our commitment to delivering differentiated, large-scale entertainment. With Sourav Ganguly at the helm, we are presenting the show with strong ambition, deep conviction and a clear vision to build a high-impact non-fiction franchise.”

“Bigg Boss is a format built on strong personalities, bold opinions and compelling conversations—qualities deeply rooted in Bengal’s cultural fabric,” said Ganguly. “I can’t wait to collaborate with Star Jalsha to bring Bigg Boss Bangla to audiences in a way that reflects the passion, emotion and distinctive identity of our state. Connecting with viewers and being part of their journey will be key as this season unfolds.”