Sourav Ganguly-hosted Bigg Boss Bangla Season 3 premiered on Sunday night, with 15 contestants entering the house. Popular names including Monami Ghosh, Sayak, Srijla Guha, Sean Banerjee, Dipendu Biswas and Niranjan Mondal are part of this season. Given that the show has returned after a decade, expectations were high for the house to be top-notch. However, it fails to live up to the expectations.As I walked into the garden area, its colourful retro vibe and pop-art elements immediately raised my expectations. The thoughtful cultural touches further complemented the theme, with references to the iconic tram, Bengal’s love for fish, the Great Bengal Tiger, royalty, music, the Ambassador taxi and much more.While the house seemed mesmerising at first, by the time I reached the bathroom area, the admiration fell flat. Several sections of the house lacked finishing, especially with its wallpapers and carpets being loosely stuck. Even the storeroom is not very spacious. A standout corner in the house is the sit-out area placed on the first floor.This year, the Bigg Boss Bangla set has been designed by Shyam Bhatia, who has designed the house for other seasons too. The house is spread across 7000 sq.ft and has over 55 cameras.Also Read: Bigg Boss Bangla 3 contestants: Sean, Monami, Niranjan rumoured to join Sourav Ganguly’s showTalking about the set, Bigg Boss Bangla’s Head of Project Abhishek Mukherjee said, “Shyam has been with us for a very long time; he has designed the sets for various other languages. When it came to Bangla, we wanted the Kolkata elements to be balanced. It shouldn’t look typical but aspirational. Shyam has done a great job. His turnaround time is incredible. He prepared the house in 2.5 months, which is great.”In the past, several former Bigg Boss contestants have claimed that the makers alter the house’s Vaastu to create an atmosphere conducive to conflict among the housemates. Bigg Boss 13 also reportedly featured some unusual placements of religious motifs at various points in the house. Addressing these allegations, Abhishek said, “The houses are very much Vaastu compliant. The show is all about personalities, so if we reverse the vaastu leading to them to fight, it’s not that easy. We don’t tweak the vaastu for content or as per our convenience. I don’t know what Paras Chhabra saw, but there are no religious motifs hidden in the house either.”Story continues below this adOn the latest season and bringing Sourav Ganguly as the hostAbhishek Mukherjee has been associated with Bigg Boss for 29 seasons. As the Bangla version returns with Sourav hosting the show, he says, “Bigg Boss Bangla is coming back after 10 years. We have worked very hard, so let’s see how it shapes up. This is the first time that a sports person and an iconic international figure who made Indian cricket what it is today has joined the show. We are very happy to have him. It was a challenge to convince him, but JioHostar went out of their way to make him agree to do the show. Sourav Da’s sports discipline will come in handy, and he is better prepared than all of us. He has done his homework and knows what the show is all about. He has done his research, seen multiple language episodes, and done enough workshops with all of us, so I would just say that he is in a very good position right now.”Also Read | Bigg Boss project head recalls how a contestant threatened to commit suicide on show: ‘A popular actress, she had a breakup outside and…’Sharing his views on the contestants this season, Abhishek added, “The overall graph and consumption have changed a lot, so we kept that in mind. We cast people who are from the new age and more evolved. They have to be relevant in the market, so we have gone ahead and taken people who are not only famous, but also full of content. We consciously made an effort to have people from all walks of life; there is a sports person, TV and film actors, and some are from the journalism fraternity; we have covered most of it.”চেনা মুখ, অচেনা লড়াই – Bigg Boss বাংলার অন্দরমহলে আপনাদের স্বাগত!আগামিকাল থেকে প্রতিদিন 9:30 PM । Bigg Boss বাংলা#JioHotstar এ দেখতে ক্লিক করুন – https://t.co/RFx4gMdsUO | Unlimited entertainment, Free on JioHotstar. Live 24×7| **শর্তাবলী প্রযোজ্য | pic.twitter.com/VqDld78YBC— Star Jalsha (@StarJalsha_) August 30, 2026Despite being smaller in scale than its Hindi counterpart, Bigg Boss Bangla is a massive production, with a workforce of around 1,200 to 1,300 people. “We are close to around 1200-1300 people in the workforce. Even the voice of Bigg Boss is different. I am still not tired of making this format. I have a brilliant team: Gopal Singh is our head of production. I also have Abhiroop and Joyita. We are all passionate people and have done 10-15 seasons. Making this show is an addiction, and I often tell people that everyone should do this show once in their life. It really rewards you and teaches you, so I am not tired of this show yet,” Abhishek Mukherjee concluded.Bigg Boss Bangla airs on Star Jalsha every Monday to Sunday at 9:30 pm. It will also stream on JioHotstar.Nawaz Javed Kochra is a seasoned entertainment journalist at The Indian Express Online, bringing nearly a decade of expertise to the forefront of cultural reporting. With a focus on the television and Over-The-Top (OTT) landscapes, he has established himself as a prominent voice in the industry, known for his high-profile celebrity interviews and insightful coverage of the Indian entertainment sector. Experience & Career Nawaz holds a Master of Arts in Communication and Journalism from Mumbai University, providing him with a rigorous academic and ethical foundation. In his 11-year career, he has navigated through several of India's leading media houses, building a portfolio that spans digital, print, and broadcast media: The Indian Express: Currently leads coverage of TV and OTT content, producing both written analysis and popular video interview segments. Former Roles: He began his career at the iconic Stardust Magazine and later held key positions at Zoom TV, Zee Multimedia, MissMalini, Bollywood Bubble, and Raindrop Media. Expertise & Focus Areas Nawaz’s beat is characterized by a blend of exclusive access and trend analysis. His core areas of expertise include: Reality Television: Specialized coverage of major franchises like Bigg Boss, providing behind-the-scenes insights and winner profiles. OTT Ecosystem: Tracking the shift from traditional cable to digital streaming platforms, with a focus on web series and digital premieres. Celebrity Profiles & Interviews: Nawaz is celebrated for his ability to foster candid conversations with industry stalwarts, from music composers like Amaal Mallik to other TV legends. Investigative Entertainment News: Reporting on sensitive industry developments, including legal disputes and personal stories of resilience within the acting community. Authoritativeness & Trust With a reputation built on years of networking and credible reporting, Nawaz Kochra is a "known face" in the Mumbai media circuit. His work at The Indian Express adheres to the publication's "Journalism of Courage" standard, ensuring that even entertainment reporting is approached with accuracy, sensitivity, and transparency. His educational background and extensive tenure across diverse media platforms provide him with the authoritative perspective required to analyze the rapid evolution of Indian show business. ... 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