The Television Home of Indian Reality TV
Since its monumental rise to fame, Bigg Boss has served as the flagship evening entertainment property for millions of Indian households. If you are tuning in through linear television and wondering which TV channel broadcasts Bigg Boss in India, the official destination is Colors TV (and its dedicated high-definition feed, Colors TV HD).
Colors TV: A Legacy of Blockbuster Reality Entertainment
While the inaugural Season 1 in 2006 aired on Sony Entertainment Television, media powerhouse Viacom18 acquired the exclusive franchise rights beginning with Season 2 in 2008. Over the subsequent 18+ years, Colors TV turned Bigg Boss into a cultural phenomenon, anchoring prime-time ratings across India.
Popular Regional Variations & Channels:
The monumental success of the Hindi edition on Colors TV inspired regional language adaptations across India, including:
- Bigg Boss Kannada: Broadcast on Colors Kannada, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep.
- Bigg Boss Marathi: Broadcast on Colors Marathi, hosted by Riteish Deshmukh.
- Bigg Boss Tamil: Broadcast on Star Vijay (JioStar network), originally anchored by Kamal Haasan.
- Bigg Boss Telugu: Broadcast on Star Maa, hosted by superstar Nagarjuna.
Where to Find Colors TV on Your DTH Provider
You can find Colors TV on the following channel slots across popular Indian Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators:
- Tata Play: Channel 146 (HD) / Channel 147 (SD)
- Airtel Digital TV: Channel 116 (HD) / Channel 115 (SD)
- Dish TV: Channel 120 (HD) / Channel 121 (SD)
- JioTV Mobile App: Stream Colors TV live free of charge on your smartphone with a Jio SIM connection.
Check out our complete guide to broadcast timings and weekend telecast schedules, learn about the show's legendary host Salman Khan, or stream on-demand with our guide on how to watch online.