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The next season of Bigg Boss has diehard fans abuzz with anticipation awaiting details about the potential contestants. Many of the social media users have speculated on who may be appearing on this year’s list of contestants and one name being speculated on is world-renowned Sitar Payer, musician, composer, Bhagirath Bhatt, who is highly respected for his contributions to music for film and television and has also gained lots of fame. Fans are excited to see if he will be one of the contestants for the next season of Bigg Boss 20.
Recognition continues to come in for Bhagirath Bhatt after working on blockbuster films such as Padmaavat , Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 , Border 2 , first-class shows like Bandish Bandits and Heeramandi. His work includes various forms of music, such as devotional and spiritual genres, which add richness to how people perceive him.
There is currently a lot of media speculation surrounding whether or not Bhagirath will participate in the upcoming season of Bigg Boss. The Bigg Boss team has yet to publicly confirm this information. However, other sources close to the musician report that he is more focused on the future by way of music than he is on a television show.
The host of Bigg Boss, Salman Khan, confirmed during an episode of Bigg Boss 19 that there would, in fact, be a new season of Bigg Boss when he stated “See you in Bigg Boss 20”. A new season of Bigg Boss is slated to air in September 2026 and Salman Khan has already completed his 17th year of being Bigg Boss’ host. In spite of the fact that the official list of contestants for Bigg Boss has not been released to the media, there have still been many speculations made by the media with respect to contestants based on popular personalities in the television/sports/social media and entertainment; thus, many users of the net have speculated that Bhagirath is one of the contestants who will be competing on the 20th season of Bigg Boss.
*What Is Bhagirath Bhatt?*
According to wikipedia, Bhagirath Kumar Pankajbhai Bhatt was born on May 31, 1991, in Jamnagar, Gujarat, to a family that was steeped in music and spirituality. Approximately from the age of 6, he was given his first sanatanic lessons in music by his father (Pankajkumar Dineshchandra Bhatt) and continued to study under several of the country’s finest music teachers. He graduated from secondary school in Jamnagar, then went to The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda where he received a Gold Medal for completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts (BPA) with an emphasis in instrumental sitar. He then earned his Master’s Degree in Performing Arts (MPA) with an emphasis in instrumental sitar.
Over the years, Bhagirath has built a distinguished career across Bollywood, regional cinema, web series, television, and international projects, performing extensively in India and abroad. His notable works include films such as Padmaavat, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Border 2, and acclaimed series like Bandish Bandits and Heeramandi. Alongside commercial projects, he has remained deeply connected to spiritual and devotional music, performing regularly for Ram Katha, Bhagvat Katha, and Shiv Mahapuran.
Recently, Bhagirath Bhatt was also honoured with an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy – Honoris Causa) by Dunster Business School, Switzerland, at the prestigious Global Excellence Summit 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian classical music and cultural promotion at the global level. This academic recognition, combined with his formal degrees and professional achievements, reflects his commitment to excellence, discipline, and artistic integrity. Today, he is widely regarded as one of the prominent sitarists of his generation, successfully bridging traditional Indian classical music with modern and international platforms.
