Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly is back on television as the host of Bigg Boss Bangla Season 3. This marks his return to hosting after a gap of ten years — a move that stands out because a cricket superstar rarely takes charge of a reality show.
Ganguly is hosting the Bengali edition of the popular franchise, which itself has returned to television after nearly ten years. In an exclusive conversation about his new role, he spoke about why this comeback feels special to him.
Sourav Ganguly on hosting Bigg Boss Bangla after a decade
Ganguly said that stepping back into the host's chair after such a long time adds to the excitement of the project. He explained that he has followed the Bigg Boss journey over the years and watched how the franchise has grown across different languages and reached audiences around the world.
According to the original story, Ganguly noted that Bigg Boss Bangla has its own very passionate audience. He said, "Getting to host after a decade makes this experience even more exciting."
"I have watched the Bigg Boss journey over the years and seen how the franchise has grown across languages and reached audiences around the world. Bigg Boss Bangla has its own very passionate audience and getting to host its return makes this experience even more exciting." — Sourav Ganguly
Ganguly's first collaboration with Endemol Shine India
This season also marks Ganguly's first time working with Endemol Shine India, the production company behind the show. The partnership brings together a veteran sports personality with one of the most recognised reality television brands in the country.
For fans of Bengali television, Ganguly's presence as host adds a fresh dynamic to the show. His cricketing fame and calm public persona could bring a different energy to the Bigg Boss format, which is known for drama and high emotions among contestants.
Our Take: A bold casting move that could pay off
In our view, this is a smart and unusual choice by the makers of Bigg Boss Bangla. Reality shows usually pick film stars or television actors as hosts, so bringing in a cricket legend like Sourav Ganguly breaks the pattern.
Ganguly is not a typical reality TV host, and that is exactly what makes this interesting. He brings credibility, a massive fan following, and a sense of authority that few entertainers can match. His comment about the decade-long gap shows he is aware of the weight of this return — and that awareness could translate into a more grounded and engaging hosting style.
For the audience, this means a familiar face with a fresh approach. Whether Ganguly can handle the unpredictable nature of a live reality show remains to be seen, but his experience leading one of the most successful cricket teams in the world suggests he knows how to manage pressure and people. That alone makes Bigg Boss Bangla Season 3 worth watching.
