Bigg Boss 19: From Kunickaa Sadanand, Amaal Mallik to Gaurav Khanna; Educational qualifications of top 9 contestants

Celebrated music composer Amaal Mallik studied at Jamnabai Narsee School and completed his B.Com from N.M. College, Mumbai. He also trained in Western classical, jazz, and rock at Trinity College of Music. Born on June 16, 1990, Mallik has composed chart-topping tracks for films like ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ and ‘Baaghi,’ carving a niche with his signature melodies.

A popular actress since childhood, Ashnoor Kaur hit pause on her acting journey to focus on education. She graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM) from Jai Hind College after completing her schooling at Ryan International School. Born on May 3, 2004, she continues to balance her youthful charm with career ambition.

Farhana comes from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, where she was born on March 15, 1997, into a conservative Kashmiri family with a firm belief in education. She endured severe opposition as she chased her acting ambitions, breaking with customs, social acceptance, and her own parental beliefs. According to Moneycontrol, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Government College for Women, Srinagar, along with a Diploma in Acting from Anupam Kher's Actor Prepares School that is based in Mumbai.

As per Moneycontrol, one of India’s most adored actors, Gaurav Khanna holds an MBA degree. Born on December 11, 1981, he even worked at an IT firm before stepping into showbiz. Despite staying away from reality shows for most of his career, his consistent connection with audiences has earned him immense love over the years.

Veteran actress Kunickaa Sadanand is also a qualified lawyer. She completed her LLB in 2018 and LLM in 2020, and even appeared for her Advocate on Record (AOR) exam in 2024. Born on February 27, 1964, she is known for films like ‘Khiladi’ and ‘Gumraah,’ bringing both experience and intellect to the show.

Malti Chahar, an actor and model, is a wildcard entry on Bigg Boss 19. She was born on November 15, 1990, in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and is the elder sister of Deepak Chahar. According to the Indian Express, she attended Kendriya Vidyalaya in Agra and graduated in software engineering and technology from Lucknow. In 2009, Malti Chahar was awarded the title of Miss India Earth. Additionally, she also bagged the title of Miss Photogenic at Femina Miss India Delhi 2014.

Stand-up comedian Pranit More holds an MBA in Marketing from Velingkar Institute of Management and Research. Born on July 7, 1991, he switched from corporate ambitions to comedy stages, travelling across cities to build his career and becoming a rising name in the humour space.

Likely, he has graduated from Khalsa College based in Amritsar after attending Delhi Public School in Amritsar. Even though there is no clarification regarding the option of his college major, attending this school and participating in many cultural programs in his early school years encouraged his love of music and entertainment. (TOI)

Tanya Mittal, who has been making waves online, holds an Architecture degree from Chandigarh University. Born on September 27, 2000, she is also an entrepreneur and the winner of the Miss Asia Tourism Universe title. Her mix of glamour, confidence, and academic achievement makes her a standout contestant.