After ‘The Traitors,’ Elnaaz Norouzi approached for Bigg Boss 19: Reports

Elnaaz Norouzi last seen in The Traitors, is currently being considered for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss 19. According to a report in the Telly Chakkar, the makers have approached her, though there has been no official confirmation from her team yet. Discussions are reportedly at an early stage.

She was last seen on The Traitors India, the Indian adaptation of the international reality format. Hosted by Karan Johar, the show involved contestants trying to identify traitors hidden among them. Elnaaz played as one of the traitors. Her participation generated moderate interest during the season, and her gameplay style was noted for being controlled and deliberate. Though she did not make it to the finale, she managed to stay relevant in conversations around the show.

Bigg Boss 19 is scheduled to launch in August 2025. Promotional material for the season is expected to be released sometime in July. This time, the makers are reportedly planning a few changes in the show’s structure. One of the proposed updates includes giving the audience the power to nominate contestants, while eviction decisions would be made by the housemates themselves.

The casting direction for this season is also shifting. Rather than focusing heavily on influencers or viral social media personalities, the production team is said to be looking at television actors and film industry professionals. Elnaaz, with her experience across digital and mainstream platforms, fits within the type of profiles being targeted.

Her name is one among several being floated as potential housemates. The final list of confirmed contestants will be revealed closer to the show’s launch. At this stage, her participation remains unconfirmed, but the discussions indicate that the show is aiming for a more performance-focused cast this year, with fewer stunt choices and more recognizable, mainstream names.

For now, all eyes are on how the makers shape the season and which names eventually make it to the final lineup.