One of the nation's biggest controversial reality shows, Bigg Boss season 12 will have its grand premiere on September 16, 2018. Hosted by Salman Khan, the show will once again take the late-night slot of 10:30 pm on weekdays.

Apparently, due to some creative changes, the channel has shifted the release date ahead to September. The show will now wrap up by end of December. Salman, who is busy shooting for his multi-starrer Bharat, will juggle between the shoots. The work on the new set has already begun.

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Talking about the contestants, here are 13 celebs who have reportedly been approached for the show. Take a look:

Gurmeet Chaudhary - Debina Bonerjee:

Small screen's popular couple, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina  Bonerjee are in talks with the makers and have given a nod to the show but are yet to sign it. Debina and Gurmeet met on the sets of TV show Ramayan and tied the knot in 2011. The couple has also featured together on the reality show Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati in 2013.

Kratika Sengar and Nikitin Dheer

Kratika Sengar and hubby Nikitin Dheer are in talks too. Kratika's show Kasam Tere Pyar Ki has recently gone off-air whereas Nikitin is on a break ever since his stint in Ishqbaaz came to an end earlier this year. However, Kratika's manager denied it and said, "It’s not true."

Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar:

Newlyweds Milind Soman-Ankita Konwar are also said to have been approached for the show and if things fall into place, the might enter the Bigg Boss house.

Rithvik Dhanjani and Asha Negi

According to an entertainment portal, the much-loved TV couple Rithvik Dhanjani and Asha Negi have apparently been offered a whopping amount for the show. Speaking about the same, a source told the portal that, "Rithvik and Asha are the channel’s top favourites."

Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar

Reportedly, newly-married TV couple Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar have been approached. But when Shoaib Ibrahim was asked about the same, he denied it and said, "I have not been approached for the show. Right now, I am not interested in doing it. I can’t comment about the future."

Nia Sharma

Like every year, this year too, the makers of Bigg Boss have approached Nia Sharma to participate in the show. And this time, we hear that the actress has shown her interest with lots of terms and conditions. However, the talks are at a very initial stage. When we contacted to confirm, she denied such news. “I really don’t feel like reacting because this news comes every year. I have not been approached.”

Radhe Maa

Self-proclaimed Godwoman Radhe Maa too has been approached to participate in the show.

Riya Sen

If reports are too believed, actor Riya Sen has been approached by the makers and in fact, the actress has given a nod too. However, she has not signed any contract yet.