The Traitors' Fame Purav Jha To Enter Bigg Boss 19? Here's What We Know
Purav Jha is one of the most popular content creators, rising to fame with his stint on The Traitors.
There has been a lot of buzz around the upcoming season of Bigg Boss, with several names floating online about the potential contestants this time. While Salman Khan will be returning as the most beloved host, with the show tentatively airing in July 2025, an official confirmation is still awaited for all the details. Amid the buzz, another name has popped up about a contestant of Bigg Boss 19. We're talking about YouTuber and mimicry artist Purav Jha, who has been reportedly approached for the reality show.
According to TellyChakkar, Jha, who rose to fame with his stint on Karan Johar's The Traitors, has been approached for Bigg Boss 19. While there is no official confirmation as of now, sources suggest that his smart gameplay and strong screen presence make him a standout choice for the upcoming season. The YouTuber is yet to react to the development.
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With his fellow traitors, Purav managed to eliminate contestants Sahil Salathia and Karan Kundrra from the reality show.
Who Is Purav Jha?
Born in 2001, Purav Jha is one of the most followed content creators, with his fans calling him 'India's Human AI." With six million followers on Instagram, his videos frequently go viral. Some of his most popular videos include recreations of popular internet personalities like Dolly Chaiwalla, Dhruv Rathee, IShowSpeed, and Yo Yo Honey Singh, among others.
Apart from his recent stint on The Traitors, Purav Jha has also acted in other shows like Campus Diaries and Ishq Next Door. If confirmed, his participation in Bigg Boss 19 will be another major addition to his credit.
Meanwhile, fans have been eagerly awaiting the details for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss, which is expected to hit the screens much earlier than its usual September-October launch window. The pre-production for the latest season is already underway.
While the official contestants will be only released close to the premiere, a few names have been making rounds, including the likes of Raj Kundra, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Flying Beast, Daisy Shah, Ram Kapoor, Apoorva Makhija, Munmun Dutta, and Faisal Shaikh.
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