Sourav Ganguly Hosts Bigg Boss Bangla, Calls It India's Biggest Show

Sep 4, 2026

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Sep 4, 2026 10:31

Sourav Ganguly calls Bigg Boss ‘biggest show’ as he makes TV comeback

## Sourav Ganguly's TV Return

Sourav Ganguly, the former Indian cricket captain, has made a comeback to television as the host of Bigg Boss Bangla. This marks his return to TV hosting after a decade-long hiatus. Ganguly is taking on the role for the first time in the Bengali edition of the popular reality show franchise.

## Bigg Boss Bangla's New Season

The third season of Bigg Boss Bangla premiered on August 30 on Star Jalsha and JioHotstar. Ganguly expressed his excitement about the show, describing it as the "biggest in the country" due to its widespread appeal and multilingual reach.

## A New Chapter for Ganguly

Ganguly's involvement with Bigg Boss Bangla is his first collaboration with EndemolShine India. He has previously hosted other Bengali TV shows, such as Dadagiri, but this is his debut with the Bigg Boss franchise.

## Cricket Legend's Diverse Career

Ganguly is celebrated as one of India's most successful cricket captains, having led the team to numerous victories, including the 2001 Test series win against Australia and reaching the 2003 World Cup final. Beyond cricket, he has been active in sports administration and served as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from 2019.

## Bigg Boss Franchise Expansion

The Bengali edition of Bigg Boss returns after nearly ten years, as part of the franchise's expansion across India. Other regional versions include Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Marathi. Meanwhile, Salman Khan continues to host the Hindi version, with its 20th season set to launch soon.

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