New Delhi, October 19 (Udaipur Kiran): The festive season has brought an emotional twist to Salman Khan’s show Bigg Boss 19. During the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, contestants broke down in tears after receiving heartfelt messages and gifts from their families ahead of Diwali.

On Saturday’s episode, host Salman Khan took several contestants, including Farhana Bhatt and Malti Chahar, to task for their recent actions in the house. But Sunday’s episode turned out to be heartwarming as participants were surprised with messages from their loved ones, leaving many emotional.

A new promo of the show features actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna, and Ayushmann Khurrana, who appeared on the show to promote their upcoming film Thama. In the promo, Ayushmann announces, “Bigg Boss has set up a fair full of gifts — all sent from your homes.”

The video shows contestant Shehbaz getting emotional upon seeing a message from his sister Shehnaaz Gill, who tells him, “You’re playing really well, and everyone is proud of you. But don’t be in a hurry to come back — people at home aren’t missing you yet,” she jokes lovingly.

Contestant Farhana Bhatt was also seen crying after hearing her mother’s message: “Daughter, you’re doing so well on your own… You’re a lioness, just come back with the trophy.” The Diwali-themed episode turned deeply emotional as contestants were reminded of their families.

The Thama film team — Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna, and Ayushmann Khurrana — joined the show for promotions. The movie, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, is a horror-drama set to release in theatres on October 21.

Meanwhile, Ayushmann Khurrana also announced his next film, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, co-starring Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Vamika Gabbi. The film is slated for release during Holi 2026.