The episode begins with Salman Khan warmly greeting the audience and wishing everyone a happy Diwali. He then connects with the housemates and tells them he has a surprise for them. When he asks if they’re ready for it, the housemates eagerly agree.
Jasmine Sandlas' Performance:
Singer Jasmine Sandlas enters with a musical performance, entertaining the housemates with her song. She greets Salman and the contestants and shares that she’s promoting her new album Legal Robbery, joking that she’s here to "steal everyone’s fans." Jasmine performs songs from the album and asks the housemates to dedicate each to someone in the house:
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“Queen Aura” – Dedicated by Shahbaz to Kunika.
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A love song – Pranit dedicates it to Ashnoor and Abhishek.
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A song about self-obsession – Everyone dedicates it to Tanya.
After her performance, Jasmine bids farewell to the housemates and Salman.
Shaan's Entry & Fun Segment:
Shaan joins Salman on stage, singing as he enters. He greets everyone and introduces a game called Tum Jo Kaho, where housemates have to dedicate specific lines to others:
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Gaurav says he listens but doesn’t pay attention to Malti.
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Malti, if given the chance to expose someone, names Tanya.
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Basheer says he’d like Abhishek to be evicted.
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Pranit says he would prefer to ignore Shahbaz.
Nomination Gifts Reveal:
Shaan announces there are gifts for nominated contestants. One by one, they open boxes:
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Gaurav is declared safe.
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Mridul is also safe.
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Malti and Neelam open theirs together and find out they are safe too.
Shaan reveals that no one is eliminated this week, calling it a Diwali gift. He sings a song to celebrate, and everyone dances before he bids goodbye.
Change in Hosts – The ‘Thamma’ Cast Arrives:
Salman exits, announcing that the cast of the upcoming film Thamma will now take over. Actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui enter, greet everyone, and introduce a fun activity.
Ayushmann asks the housemates who they think acts like a “Thamma” (boss) but is actually a “Lappoot” (fool) inside.
The responses:
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Amal and Neelam say Gaurav.
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Shahbaz, Tanya, Nehal, Farhana, Mridul, and Ashnoor say Malti.
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Kunikaa names Shahbaz, Basheer, and Abhishek.
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Basheer says Abhishek.
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Gaurav says Amal.
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Malti says Farhana.
Tension rises as Abhishek and Ashnoor disagree with Kunikaa’s view. Ayushmann steps in and jokes that Ashnoor looks more upset than Abhishek.
Fun Activities – Dance & Singing:
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Rashmika asks for some action. Ayushmann invites Nehal and Neelam to dance.
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Nawazuddin praises Pranit More as a hidden singing talent. Pranit sings and cracks jokes to entertain everyone.
The Bigg Boss Carnival:
Ayushmann announces a special Diwali Mela (carnival) inside the house. Housemates are grouped into pairs, and each pair gets BB currency to buy gifts or family messages. Shahbaz announces the pairs:
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Abhishek & Ashnoor
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Pranit & Kunikaa
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Shahbaz & Tanya
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Amal & Gaurav
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Farhana & Basheer
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Mridul & Malti
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Nehal & Neelam
Carnival Highlights:
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Amal & Gaurav pick a photo frame from their families.
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Nehal chooses a video from her brother, Neelam picks a gift from her mom.
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Farhana gets emotional watching her mother’s video, Basheer selects a pastry.
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Shahbaz watches an encouraging message from his sister Shahnaz, Tanya picks muffins.
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Abhishek sees his sister’s video and is overjoyed, Ashnoor picks food.
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Malti gets an emotional message from her family, Mridul picks food.
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Pranit chooses a family video, Kunikaa selects food.
The Thamma cast bids farewell and wishes everyone a happy Diwali.
Post-Carnival Conversations:
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Amal tells Malti that since Nehal returned from the secret room, she’s been trying to break his bond with Tanya.
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Gaurav reassures Malti that he doesn’t consider her a “Lafoot.”
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Farhana asks Tanya about her bond with Nehal. Tanya says they’re in a “situationship,” and mentions that Nehal once told Kunikaa she’s only tolerating Farhana.
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Farhana feels Nehal is using her for comfort and is now a burden. They also discuss Basheer, and Tanya agrees to talk to him about where he stands.
The episode ends.