Bigg Boss 19, Episode 85: The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 was headlined by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, who stepped in for Salman Khan once again. After a tense and dramatic episode 84, where Amaal Mallik and Shehbaz Badesha were firmly reprimanded, episode 85 opened on a lighter note.
Rohit chose humour, games and emotional moments to steer the format, giving viewers a mix of laughter and shock throughout the night.
Bigg Boss 19, Episode 85 highlights
The episode kicked off with a full-fledged roast session. Stand-up comedian Pranit More was invited by Rohit to perform a roast on him, and the BB 19 housemates were quickly left in splits. Pranit delivered sharp one-liners, poking fun at Rohit and hilariously suggesting how every contestant could find a place in the filmmaker’s next film. Even Rohit couldn’t hold back his laughter as the roast turned into a wholesome ice-breaker.
Once the laughter settled, Rohit introduced what he called a “shocking” task. Contestants were asked to wear special ‘shock bands’, and every time a housemate replied “yes” to Rohit’s question, the band delivered a jolt. Farrhana Bhatt became the first to participate. When asked if she wanted to be part of Khatron Ke Khiladi, she instantly replied “yes” and was immediately ‘shocked.’ Shehbaz, Pranit, Amaal, and Tanya Mittal also took part in the electrifying challenge.
The episode turned spicier during a fun activity when Farrhana was asked to name a housemate who felt like a “flop film.” She mentioned Malti Chahar and Gaurav Khanna, which sparked a bigger confrontation. Actress Kunickaa jumped in and claimed that Gaurav had only survived because of his group. She accused him of backbiting and even called him “phattu.” Gaurav dismissed the remarks and said he didn’t take her comments seriously.
Bigg Boss 19, Episode 85
Although eight contestants were nominated for elimination, Rohit revealed that no eviction would take place this week. Instead, the votes would be carried forward, and the same contestants would remain nominated. With this twist, the show officially reached its Top 9: Gaurav, Pranit, Amaal, Ashnoor, Kunickaa, Tanya, Farrhana, Malti and Shehbaz.
The final segment brought an emotional turn when celebrity astrologer Jai Maidaan visited the house. Farrhana opened up about her strained relationship with her father, and the astrologer encouraged her to work on rebuilding the bond. After Jai Maidaan left, Farrhana broke down, overwhelmed by the discussion.
Before leaving, the astrologer was asked by Gaurav if he and his wife, Akanksha Chamola, would have children in the future. She responded by saying that his wife is probably already thinking about having kids with him.
Bigg Boss 19: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
1. Who are the Bigg Boss 19 contestants?
The contestants in Bigg Boss 19 are: Amaal Mallik, Gaurav Khanna, Kunickaa Sadanand, Tanya Mittal, Farhana Bhat, Ashnoor Kaur, Malti Chahar and Shehbaz Badesha.
2. Who was evicted from Bigg Boss 19?
The contestants evicted from Bigg Boss 19 so far are Mridul Tiwari, Abhishek Bajaj, Neelam Giri, Baseer Ali, Nehal Chudasama, Zeishan Quadri, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek.
3. Who is the new captain of Bigg Boss 19?
Shehbaz Badesha is the new captain in Bigg Boss 19 this week.
4. When did Bigg Boss 19 start?
Bigg Boss 19 premiered on August 24, 2025.
5. Is BigBoss available on Voot?
No, Bigg Boss is no longer primarily available on Voot. Bigg Boss OTT Season 1 was the last to stream there, while later seasons, including OTT 2 and 3, have been made exclusive to JioCinema. Although some older TV seasons were once accessible on Voot, the latest content, especially OTT editions, now streams only on JioHotstar.
6. How to vote for Bigg Boss 19?
Want to save your favourite contestant from elimination? Here’s how you can cast your vote:
- Make sure you have an active subscription to JioHotstar.
- Open the JioCinema app on your smartphone and log in with your account.
- Search for Bigg Boss 19 in the app.
- Once the show page appears, scroll down and click on the ‘Vote Now’ option.
- A list of nominated contestants will be displayed.
- Select the contestant you wish to save and submit your vote.
- Your vote will be counted towards saving your favourite contestant from eviction.
7. When and where to watch Bigg Boss 19?
Bigg Boss 19 streams daily at 9 PM on JioHotstar. The television telecast will follow on Colors TV, airing at 10:30 PM on weekdays and at 9 PM on weekends.