The Bengali edition of Bigg Boss is coming back after a ten-year hiatus, with Banijay Entertainment’s EndemolShine India producing for JioStar’s Star Jalsha, hosted by cricket star Sourav Ganguly.
The Indian version of Big Brother has been huge in India, with the format extended across seven languages; the rebooted Bangla edition joins versions in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Deepak Dhar, founder and group CEO at Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, commented, “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. 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.”
Ganguly said, “Bigg Boss is a format built on strong personalities, bold opinions, and compelling conversations— qualities deeply rooted in Bengal’s cultural fabric. 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.”
Sumanta Bose, with the Star Plus, Star Bharat, and Star Utsav, East and West Cluster at JioStar, added, “The launch of Bigg Boss Bangla marks a significant expansion of one of India’s most powerful entertainment franchises into a high-potential market. 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.”
