Who is Shehbaz Badesha from Bigg Boss 19?
In the halls of reality TV chaos, Shehbaz Badesha is the wildcard who stepped into the Bigg Boss 19 spotlight as a contestant—though his celebrity wasn’t built overnight. Most folks first met him as “Shehnaaz Gill’s brother,” but if you think that’s the full story, you’re missing half the fun. He’s a model, YouTube creator, aspiring actor, and a guy who’s made an art form out of being both goofy and determined at the same time. Something is charming about how he’s not afraid to go all-in—whether that means cracking jokes during an audition, or being a little too honest about what he expects from his Bigg Boss journey. Ahead of joining the show, Shehbaz said, “I am excited for myself and nervous about other people,” and anyone who’s ever felt butterflies in their stomach before a big day might recognize a bit of themselves in that.
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Shehbaz Badesha’s age is 34, born on May 19, 1991, in Chandigarh, India. He’s just tall enough to make jokes about his own height—around 1.70 meters, or 5’7” for the metric-challenged—and seems to prefer being noticed for his energy, not his reach. There’s something instantly relatable about a guy who doesn’t take his stats too seriously but takes his big moments to heart.
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As for his parents and siblings, he’s the son of Santokh Singh Sukh (a man with some political clout and, if the gossip is true, a famously stern look) and Parminder Kaur Gill. But let’s be honest—sheer mention of Shehnaaz Gill brings a special sparkle to the family bio. Shehnaaz is a mega-star in Punjabi music and films, and their bond often steals the show; gossip columns tell of silly sibling spats and heartfelt advice. Shehbaz hasn’t been shy about his pride in his sister’s success, once saying he’d support her endlessly (which, for an Indian brother, is equal parts promise and threat).
Career-wise, Shehbaz is all over the map, and that’s by design. Modeling gigs, music videos, acting tries, a memorable run in Bigg Boss 13 as a family guest—and now, an out-and-out Bigg Boss 19 contestant. He’s said this round will be all about “being real” and focusing on himself, which feels both ambitious and a little bit defensive. But his fans love him for it. His social presence is full of puppy-faced selfies, music promos, and quick snapshots of behind-the-scenes mayhem—and then there’s his tendency to bust out in song or meme-ified dance in the middle of something serious. The man knows how to lighten a mood, and this is exactly why Bigg Boss producers keep inviting these “wildcards” back.
And that’s Shehbaz Badesha—never quite the neat, predictable type, but always in the middle of a story worth telling. Whether he’s making the audience laugh, or getting tangled up in the drama of a house full of strangers, he brings that rare, genuine spark: awkward, gutsy, and pretty much impossible not to root for.
