The drama, the tears, the fights, the friendships — it’s all coming to a head. Bigg Boss Marathi 6 premiered on January 11, 2026, on Colors Marathi and JioHotstar, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh for the second consecutive time. Gulf News Now, after weeks of nail-biting tasks and explosive confrontations, the grand finale is almost here — and Maharashtra can’t stop talking about who deserves that trophy.
Bigg Boss Marathi 6 — Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Show | Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6 |
| Host | Riteish Deshmukh |
| Channel | Colors Marathi / JioHotstar |
| Air Time | 8:00 PM Daily |
| Premiere Date | January 11, 2026 |
| Grand Finale (Expected) | April 19, 2026 |
Top Finalists & Their Strengths
The top 10 contestants still in contention include Vishal Kotian, Tanvi Kolte, Anushree Mane, Raqesh Bapat, Prabhu, Deepali Sayed, Reva Kaurase, Sanket Pathak, Rakhi Sawant, and Sagar Karande. IMDb
Here’s a quick read on the strongest title contenders:
🔥 Raqesh Bapat — The fan favourite. A seasoned Hindi and Marathi television actor who previously participated in Bigg Boss OTT Season 1, Raqesh brought credibility and calm gameplay IMDb that audiences have rewarded with consistent votes.
💃 Rakhi Sawant — The storm of the season. Rakhi, who was a finalist in Bigg Boss 14 and Bigg Boss Marathi 4, entered Season 6 mid-way Gulf News and has since dominated every headline. Love her or hate her — you can’t ignore her.
🎭 Vishal Kotian — The strategic player. Known for his role in Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal and a previous stint in Bigg Boss 15 Hindi Filmibeat, Vishal has played a calculated, consistent game throughout.
✨ Tanvi Kolte — The dark horse. A beauty pageant titleholder and popular Marathi TV actress Onmanorama, Tanvi has built a strong emotional connect with voters in the final stretch.
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How the Show Works
Each week, housemates nominate fellow contestants for eviction. Viewers then vote to save their favourites, and the contestant with the fewest votes is eliminated every weekend. Variety The entire format is built on this push-and-pull between in-house strategy and public opinion — making audience voting the ultimate decider.
For the full history of the show and its format, check out the Bigg Boss Marathi Wikipedia page.
