Bigg Boss 20: Who is Nitish Rajput? Indian YouTuber who was once banned in Pakistan set to enter Salman Khan's reality show

Fans are eagerly waiting for the premiere of Salman Khan's popular reality show Bigg Boss 20. The new season is scheduled to premiere on September 6, and just days before the first episode airs, several reports claiming that YouTuber and educator Nitish Rajput could be one of the contestants have surfaced online. While the makers have not officially confirmed his participation, the reports have already made viewers curious about the creator and his background.

For fans who are wondering who Nitish Rajput is, fret not. We got you covered.

Who is Nitish Rajput?

Nitish Rajput is a popular Indian YouTuber and educator known for making research-based videos on current affairs, politics, governance, history and social issues. If the reports about his entry into the Bigg Boss 20 house turn out to be true, his transition from discussing serious public issues on YouTube to living under constant cameras and completing reality-show tasks could make for an interesting watch.


He has built a significant fan base on YouTube through videos that examine current events and subjects that often generate public discussion. His content generally focuses on explaining complex issues in a detailed and accessible manner, covering topics ranging from politics and governance to history and social concerns.



Over the years, his videos have also attracted attention beyond his regular audience, particularly when he has addressed controversial or widely debated subjects. His public profile grew further after he became involved in a controversy surrounding a video on alleged irregularities related to SSC examinations, tender processes and examination-vendor management.

Following the controversy, Eduquity Technologies reportedly filed a Rs 2.5 crore defamation case against Nitish Rajput. The YouTuber, however, maintained that his video and analysis were based on documents available in the public domain and responses obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) process.

Why was Nitish Rajput banned in Pakistan?

Apart from this, Nitish Rajput also made headlines in 2025 after claiming that his YouTube channel had been blocked in Pakistan. The development followed the release of one of his videos focusing on Balochistan.

At the time, the famous YouTuber took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to inform his followers about the development. He said that, "On 10th May at 10.30 AM, the Pakistani government raised legal complaint & blocked my YouTube channel and that became a badge of honour."


"But what happened next was even more interesting. Within just a few hours, you all came out in support and responded with such strength that the same YouTube channel - the one that was blocked - crossed 7 million subscribers in a few hours. That’s the power of the Indian audience.
Thank you for all the love," Nitish added.

Nitish Rajput in Bigg Boss 20?

The possibility of Nitish Rajput entering Bigg Boss 20 has now added a new dimension to his profile. Several reports, including Money Control, have reported that the YouTuber is all set to enter the upcoming season, but his participation has not been officially confirmed by the show's makers.

If he does enter the house, viewers could get to see a very different side of the creator.

Meanwhile, Salman Khan is returning as the host of the 20th season. The show is expected to feature contestants from different fields, with names from television, films, social media and other entertainment platforms reportedly being considered.

The reported contestant list has included names such as Mouni Roy, Mary Kom, Khushi Dubey, Gullu aka Kushal Tanwar, Yukti Kapoor, Rajat Bedi and Niti Taylor. However, as with Rajput, reports about several names should be treated as speculation until the makers officially reveal the final lineup.