Who is Bhagirath Bhatt, the sitar maestro rumoured to join Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss?

Buzz around Bigg Boss 20 has started building months after the previous season ended, and reports now claim that sitar player and composer Bhagirath Bhatt may enter Salman Khan’s reality show. There is no official confirmation yet from the makers about the contestant list or premiere date, but his name is circulating widely.

Bigg Boss 19 concluded on December 7, 2025. Since then, speculation around the next season has picked up pace, with several reported names surfacing online. Bhagirath Bhatt is the latest among them.

Who is Bhagirath Bhatt?

Bhagirath Bhatt is an Indian sitarist and music composer. He is best known for blending classical Indian music with contemporary global sounds.


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According to details available on IMDB, he has composed music in films like Padmaavat, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Mission Raniganj. He has also worked on international projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender and The American Gandhi.

Apart from his work in films, Bhatt remains active on social media. He has 54.9K followers on Instagram, where he shares updates about his shows, music videos, and performances.

Is Bhagirath Bhatt entering Bigg Boss house?

Reports suggest that Bhagirath Bhatt will join as a contestant in Bigg Boss 20. However, the Bigg Boss team is yet to comment on this.

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If the reports turn out to be true, the entry of a classical musician could add a different flavour to the high-voltage reality show known for drama and unexpected twists.

A look back at Season 19

For the unversed, Bigg Boss 19 was won by Anupamaa actor Gaurav Khanna. Farrhana Bhatt finished as the runner-up. Along with the trophy, Gaurav Khanna took home a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh.

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As anticipation builds, viewers now wait for an official announcement to see whether the sitar maestro will indeed step into the Bigg Boss house.