Nitish Rajput, who has built a strong following online through his long-form videos on current affairs, governance and social issues, will reportedly be seen in Bigg Boss 20.
Updated: September 3, 2026, 3:15 PM IST
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Bigg Boss 20 is reportedly set to welcome a popular name from the YouTube worldYouTuber and educator Nitish Rajput is said to be joining Salman Khan’s reality show, according to a Moneycontrol reportIf confirmed, the entry will mark Nitish’s television debut. Nitish has built a strong following online through his long-form videos on current affairs, governance and social issuesHis videos often focus on topics that are already being discussed publicly and have the potential to spark debates on social media.
Nitish Rajput’s Recent Controversy
Nitish’s reported Bigg Boss entry comes after he was in the news for his videos discussing the SSC examination systemOne of his videos focused on the problems with examination processes, procurement and supplier management and became a topic of discussion among candidates and social media users.
The matter later turned into a legal disputeEduquity Technologies allegedly filed a Rs 2.5 crore defamation lawsuit against the YouTuberNitish has continued to defend his work, saying that his analysis was based on publicly available information and official documents.
Nitish Rajput In Bigg Boss 20?
If Nitish enters the Bigg Boss house, viewers will get to see a very different side of the YouTuberKnown for researching and discussing serious public issues online, he will now potentially have to live with a group of contestants under constant camerasFrom performing tasks and handling house duties to dealing with arguments and relationships, Bigg Boss could offer Nitish a completely different platform from YouTube.
His name is also among several celebrities and influencers reportedly being considered for the new seasonThe names doing the rounds include Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, Khushi Dubey, rapper Santy Sharma, Isha Rikhi, Amrapali Dubey, Kanika Mann, influencer Arishfa Khan, Mary Kom, Aman Gandhi, Qazi Touqeer, Geeta Basra and Showik Chakraborty.
When And Where To Watch Bigg Boss 20?
Salman Khan will return as the host of Bigg Boss 20The new season is scheduled to premiere from September 6 on Colors TV, while viewers can also stream it on JioHotstar.
