Bigg Boss 20 Contestants Full List: Check Education, Background of All 16 Housemates

Salman Khan is back with the 20th season of Bigg Boss, and the new season premiered on September 6, 2026. The latest edition has brought together names from television, films, music, sports, gaming and social media. While their professional backgrounds are very different, their educational journeys are also quite varied. Here is the complete list of all 16 Bigg Boss 20 contestants and what is known about their educational qualifications and background.

Rhiti Tiwari is a singer, songwriter, composer and producer who has entered the Bigg Boss 20 house. She is the daughter of actor, singer and politician Manoj Tiwari and has been building her own identity through music.
Rhiti completed her formal schooling and college education in Mumbai. She later focused on music, including songwriting, composition and vocal training. She has released independent songs such as Baarish, Maansik Santulan, Jhoothi Baby and Ghum Chuke. Her entry into Bigg Boss 20 gives her a platform to connect with viewers beyond her musical work and family background.

Kanika Mann is a television actress and model who became popular after playing Guddan in Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega. She has since appeared in projects including Roohaniyat and Naagin 7 and has also been part of Khatron Ke Khiladi 12.
Unlike many contestants from the entertainment industry, Kanika has a professional law qualification. She holds an LL.B. degree from Panjab University in Chandigarh. Her education in law came before she established herself as a familiar face on television and in reality shows.

Aasif Khan is known for his work in Hindi films and OTT shows. He gained wider recognition through projects such as Mirzapur, Paatal Lok and Panchayat. His role as Ganesh, popularly called Damad Ji, in Panchayat helped him become a familiar face among streaming audiences.
Aasif completed his schooling in Rajasthan. He later developed his acting skills through theatre and practical experience in the entertainment industry. His journey has largely been centred on acting rather than pursuing a conventional higher-education path.

Qazi Touqeer became a household name after winning the singing reality show Fame Gurukul in 2005. His victory came early in his entertainment career and made him one of the recognisable reality-TV singers of that period.
Qazi received formal training in music and performance arts in Srinagar and Mumbai after his initial schooling. His career has remained closely connected to singing and performing. He has also been associated with music projects, including work linked to Afghan Jalebi from the film Phantom.

Isha Rikhi is a Punjabi actress and model who has worked mainly in Punjabi cinema. She began her career in modelling before making her acting debut with Jatt Boys Putt Jattan De in 2013. Isha and rapper Badshah officially announced their divorce on August 31, 2026
She was born and brought up in Chandigarh, where she completed her schooling. Isha then moved towards professional modelling and acting instead of following a long academic route. She has appeared in Punjabi films such as Happy Go Lucky, Desi Munde, Ardaas and Mindo Taseeldarni, apart from making her Hindi-film debut with Nawabzaade.

Amrapali Dubey is one of the best-known actresses in Bhojpuri cinema. Before becoming a regional film star, she worked in Hindi television and appeared in shows including Saat Phere – Saloni Ka Safar, Maayka and Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein.
She completed her schooling before graduating from Bhavan's College in Mumbai. Her academic journey was followed by a career in television and then Bhojpuri films. She made her Bhojpuri film debut with Nirahua Hindustani in 2014 and went on to feature in several popular regional films.

Rohed Khan is an Austrian actor and model who has worked in Indian and international projects. He made his Bollywood debut with Tejas and later appeared in films such as Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarzameen.
Rohed completed his education in Austria. His time there also helped him become multilingual, and he can speak German, Farsi, English and Hindi. His international background sets him apart from several other contestants in the Bigg Boss 20 lineup.

Love Gill, whose real name is Lovepreet Kaur Gill, is a Punjabi actress and model. She began her career through modelling and music videos before moving into television and films.
Love completed her graduation from Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar. Her entertainment career began with modelling, including an appearance in Karan Aujla's music video Facts. She later worked in television and Punjabi films, including Tu Patang Main Dor and Kuriyan Jawan Bapu Pareshaan.
Her entry into Bigg Boss 20 came through the show's audience-voting twist. She competed against Rhiya Ahir for the final place and won the viewers' vote to enter the house.

MC Mary Kom is the biggest sporting name in the Bigg Boss 20 lineup. The six-time World Boxing Champion and Olympic bronze medallist has represented India at the highest level and has won several major international titles.
Mary Kom completed her initial schooling up to Class VIII locally before completing her high school education through the National Institute of Open Schooling. She later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Churachandpur College.
Her academic journey continued alongside her boxing career, which eventually brought her several major honours. She has received awards including the Arjuna Award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

Yung DSA, whose real name is Harsh Vijay Machare, is a rapper from Pune. He represents India's independent hip-hop scene and is known for bringing local influences and street culture into his music.
Yung DSA completed his schooling in Pune before entering the independent music scene. His career later moved towards rap, music production and songwriting. He gained wider attention with YEDA YUNG, released through Divine's Gully Gang Records, and has also released tracks such as Maaf Kar, Chala Kalti, Rade Rapate and Fachadi.

Tanmay Singh, better known as Scout or ScoutOP, is one of India's prominent gaming personalities and esports players. He became popular through PUBG Mobile and later BGMI, building a large following through gaming content, livestreams and esports.
Scout completed his basic schooling but chose not to pursue formal higher education as a long-term career path. He instead focused on competitive gaming and online content at an early stage. His professional journey has included associations with esports organisations such as Team IND, Team SouL, Fnatic and Orange Rock.

Arishfa Khan started working in television as a child actress and later built a large presence on social media. She has appeared in shows such as Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera, Uttaran, Meri Durga and Papa By Chance.
Her education has largely been based around standard schooling in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. She entered the entertainment industry at a young age, which meant that acting and later digital content became a major part of her career. She eventually expanded into fashion, beauty, lifestyle and entertainment content across social media platforms.

Kushal Tanwar, popularly known as Gullu, is a reality-TV personality and content creator. He became known through youth-focused reality shows and gained attention after winning MTV Roadies: Double Cross under the mentorship of Elvish Yadav.
Kushal focused on his education through school and his initial college years before moving deeper into the entertainment and reality-TV space. His career has since been driven mainly by reality shows and digital content. He also participated in Splitsvilla and Maa Hain Na, making Bigg Boss 20 another major reality-TV challenge for him.

Aman Gandhi is a television actor who has worked in several Hindi shows. He started his television career with D4 – Get Up and Dance and later appeared in shows such as Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Sasural Simar Ka, Kundali Bhagya, Parineetii and Bhagya Lakshmi.
Aman completed his schooling and graduation in Delhi before entering the television industry. His formal education was completed before he made acting his full-time career. He is now entering Bigg Boss 20 after years of working in scripted television.

Uditi Singh is an actor and model who has worked in the fashion and entertainment industries. She has been associated with projects including the Netflix film Jaane Jaan, where she played the younger version of Kareena Kapoor Khan's character.
Uditi completed her schooling and her initial college studies in Mumbai. She later moved her attention towards commercial modelling and the entertainment industry. Her work has also included associations with fashion, lifestyle and jewellery brands, apart from acting projects.

Mahhi Vij is a television actress who has been part of the industry for nearly two decades. She became widely known for shows such as Laagi Tujhse Lagan and Balika Vadhu and has also participated in reality shows including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Khatron Ke Khiladi.
Mahhi studied at Lilawati Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School in Delhi before pursuing higher studies at the University of Delhi. She later entered the entertainment industry and built a career in television and reality shows. Her return to the reality-TV format with Bigg Boss 20 adds another chapter to her long television career.