It was the grand opening of Bigg Boss 20 which announced the start of a new season of the program and its 20th season in particular, as Salman Khan once again took the role of the host for yet another season of Bigg Boss. The opening comprised of 20 different songs sung by Salman, along with the introduction of the new season’s contestants and the twists of the season.
Salman Khan Kicks Off Bigg Boss 20 With a Performance on 20 Iconic Songs

The show was started by Salman Khan in the first episode of the season 20 with the help of his performance featuring 20 memorable songs. This performance highlighted the importance of the 20th season and also brought the host back in the limelight.
Then, it was the time for the introduction of the new housemates. With the entrance of new contestants in the Bigg Boss House, the opening episode was meant to introduce the housemates.
Mahhi Vij, Arishfa Khan and Other Contestants Enter the Bigg Boss House
The show was aired with various contestants like Mahhi Vij, Arishfa Khan, Kanika Mann, Isha Rikhi, Qazi and Kushal Tanwar who goes by the name Gullu. Salmaan Khan greeted the contestants who were entering the contest on a new season of this reality show.
This episode started with the creation of tension among the participants of the show. The contestants Mahhi Vij and Arishfa Khan were involved in the first fight which provided the first source of conflict for this premiere.
Early talking points:
- Mahhi Vij: One of the prominent contestants introduced during the premiere.
- Arishfa Khan: Became involved in an early disagreement with Mahhi.
- Kanika Mann: Received a welcome from Salman Khan during the launch.
- Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu: Entered the house as one of the season’s contestants.
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Bigg Boss 20 Introduces a Fresh Start With New Twists

The groundbreaking season brought along with it a new format and new elements regarding the housemates. The first episode was mainly concerned about setting up the theme of the season and allowing the contestants to interact with each other for the first time.
The review of the opening episode has also talked about the unique blend of the housemates and the concept of “Tathas-two” as being two unique aspects that make this season stand out. Instead of focusing only on the opening performance by Salman Khan, the attention quickly shifted to the contestants themselves.
Bigg Boss 20 Premiere Episode Performance Snapshot
The launch included the joyful opening of Salman Khan and the introductions of the participants along with their first hints of conflict. In light of the many personalities being brought into the show at once, the episode set the stage for the dynamics to come.
| Contestant | Premiere Appearance | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Mahhi Vij | Notable | Became part of an early disagreement with Arishfa |
| Arishfa Khan | Notable | Featured in the premiere’s first major clash |
| Kanika Mann | Notable | Welcomed by Salman Khan during the launch |
| Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu | Notable | Entered the Bigg Boss house |
| Isha Rikhi | Notable | Introduced as part of the new housemate lineup |
| Qazi | Notable | Entered the landmark 20th season |
Season 20 of Bigg Boss commenced on a high note, with a celebration show featuring the performance of Salman Khan and new faces for the house. The introduction of contestants including Mahhi Vij, Arishfa Khan, Kanika Mann, among others, marked the start of the personalities of the season.

