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Taarak Mehta actor Shailesh Lodha approached for Bigg Boss 19: Source

Taarak Mehta actor Shailesh Lodha approached for Bigg Boss 19: Source

India Today8 hours ago
As excitement builds for Salman Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 19', IndiaToday.in has exclusively learnt that 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' actor Shailesh Lodha has been approached for the reality show. The much-anticipated season will premiere on JioHotstar on August 24.As per sources close to the development, the makers are quite keen to add the actor's name to the list of stars participating in the show. Lodha, who is known for playing the role of Taarak Mehta in the popular sitcom, has been approached by the 'Bigg Boss' team to participate in the show. However, the actor is yet to confirm his participation.advertisementThe reality series will go live on August 24. Earlier, India Today had reported that the makers are planning to tweak the format. While JioHotstar will initially stream the inaugural one-hour episode, Colors TV will air the same in deferred live.
The digital platform will also continue to livestream the happenings 24/7 like always. The makers have also planned to have a longer season this time, and as of now, they are looking at a 20–22-week show, instead of the usual 15-week season.While we still wait for those who have given their confirmation, names like 'The Traitors' contestants Apoorva Mukhija and Purav Jha, actors Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Munmun Dutta, Ashish Vidyarthi, and social media creator Faisal Shaikh are already doing rounds. However, there is no official confirmation on the casting.- Ends
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