Salman Khan is back with the Sixth Season of one of the most watched shows on television - Bigg Boss.

The show which is popular for its controversies, Salman says will be changing its format for the latest season, aiming to be a family show. Bigg Boss which usually gets aired at 10.30pm, will now be aired prime time, at 9pm.

"The show will now be aired at family time...prime time at 9 PM everyday. Until last year, the show used to start from 10.30 PM. Now we would connect with the whole family this time," confirmed Salman at the press conference held during the launch of the show.

Salman, who is riding high on the success of his fourth consecutive blockbuster 'Ek Tha Tiger', this time wants common man to join him on the show.

People are being asked to send an SMS or log on to the website of the Colors channel, which airs the show. They will have to participate in a contest to appear on 'Bigg Boss 6'. Also a parrot and fish will be the new elements in the 'Big Boss' house this time.

The superstar, who had co-hosted the last season with actor friend Sanjay Dutt, will now be hosting the show alone. The show will go on air from October 7 everyday at 9pm on Colors channel.