Superstar Salman Khan is all set to return to the small screen with the new season of Bigg Boss. This year’s theme is ‘demo-crazy,’ giving contestants the chance to run the show entirely on their own. While Bigg Boss will take a backseat, host Salman Khan will still play a pivotal role. As earlier reported, the season will be digital-first, premiering on JioHotstar.
So far, probable contestants include Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Payal Gaming, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Baseer Ali, Siwet Tomar, Kahnk Waghnani, and Shafak Naaz. The final lineup will be revealed on August 24, but the buzz is already sky-high.
As we await the new contestants, here’s a look at all Bigg Boss winners over the years and where they are now:
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1. Rahul Roy
Rahul Roy, best known for Aashiqui, became the first-ever winner of Bigg Boss. He continues to work in films and has also ventured into production.
2. Ashutosh Kaushik
Ashutosh Kaushik won Bigg Boss 2 after also winning Roadies 5. Today, he has stepped away from films and television but remains active creating reels on social media.
3. Vindu Dara Singh
Vindu Dara Singh, winner of Bigg Boss 3, stays connected to Bollywood. He recently appeared in Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2.
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4. Shweta Tiwari
Shweta Tiwari, a household name after Kasautii Zindagii Kay, won Bigg Boss 4. She has worked in Hindi and Bhojpuri cinema and remains one of the most popular TV actresses.
5. Juhi Parmar
Juhi Parmar widely known for Kumkum, won Bigg Boss 5 in 2011 and later she appeared in Yeh Meri Family but has mostly stayed away from mainstream television since 2021.
6. Urvashi Dholakia
Urvashi Dholakia, famous for her vamp roles and gain fame as Komolika, won Bigg Boss 6. She remains active on social media and often creates content with her sons also appears in some shows.
7. Gauahar Khan
Gauahar Khan won Bigg Boss 7 on her strong performance. She has since worked on OTT projects, married Zaid Darbar in 2020, and is now a mother of two while actively building her influencer career.
8. Gautam Gulati
Gautam Gulati, winner of Bigg Boss 8, has shifted his focus to reality TV. He was last seen as a gang leader on Roadies Double Trouble.
9. Prince Narula
Prince Narula, who won Bigg Boss 9, has built his career around reality TV. He continues to appear as a gang leader on Roadies.
10. Manveer Gurjar
Manveer Gurjar, the first commoner winner in Bigg Boss 10, earlier ran a dairy farm. He now runs businesses and creates digital content.
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11. Shilpa Shinde
Shilpa Shinde, best known for Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, won Bigg Boss 11. She appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi last year and currently lives in Karjat.
12. Dipika Kakar
Dipika Kakar won Bigg Boss 12 in 2018. After a break for motherhood, she joined Celebrity MasterChef but had to pause again due to liver cancer treatment.
13. Sidharth Shukla
Sidharth Shukla, wins Bigg Boss 13 and after that enjoyed huge success. Sadly, he passed away in 2021 after a heart attack.
14. Rubina Dilaik
Rubina Dilaik, winner of Bigg Boss 14, continues to thrive in TV and OTT. After Laughter Chefs 2, she is now on Pati, Patni Aur Panga with her husband Abhinav Shukla.
15. Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi Prakash won Bigg Boss 15 and starred in Naagin 6. She now explores OTT and reality shows, including Celebrity MasterChef.
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16. MC Stan
MC Stan, winner of Bigg Boss 16, keeps his focus on music. He recently shot a project for Amazon Prime Video.
17. Munawar Faruqui
Munawar Faruqui, winner of Bigg Boss 17, has expanded into acting, music videos, and hosting. He debuted in an OTT show and now hosts Pati, Patni Aur Panga and Society.
18. Karanveer Mehra
Karanveer Mehra entered Bigg Boss 18 after Khatron Ke Khiladi and won the title. He now works in music videos and digital projects.
19. Divya Agarwal
Divya Agarwal, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 1, later featured in OTT projects but has slowed down after her marriage last year.
20. Elvish Yadav
Elvish Yadav, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, remains one of the most popular social media influencers. He also won Roadies as a gang leader and Laughter Chefs 2.
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21. Sana Makbul
Sana Makbul, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 3, has kept a low profile recently after facing a health scare that required hospitalization.
