A few reports suggested that actor Lakshmi Menon will be participating this year in Bigg Boss. However, Menon took to her Instagram account to deny the reports.
Sharing a story on her Instagram handle, Menon stated, "I am not participating in Bigg Boss show. I am not going to be washing plates and cleaning toilets of others for now and never and also fighting on camera in the name of a show. I hope hereafter nobody comes up with speculations of me going to some sh*t show."
Her response to the reports led to trolling, which prompted the actor to write another note. It read, "So, many people sent me negative messages after seeing my story. I just want to clarify that you are nobody to question me. It is my right to have an opinion and a choice. Some people might like the show, some might not. I, for that matter, do not like the show due to various reasons. I wash my own plates and clean my toilet at my house. It’s just that I don’t want to do that in front of a camera."
Bigg Boss gathers everyone in the living area and gives a warm welcome. Bigg Boss sets the ground rules for everyone on the show. It goes something like: "Mind it, it is not your house. It's my house and my rules. So don't think your stay will be as comfortable as your time in your homes during lockdown." The contestants will not have access to all things in the house. "There will be always a partial lockdown in the house," says the Bigg Boss. And he stokes the fire by reminding that, "Only one of you will win this season. So just play for yourself."
And that's the end of the grand launch of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. And Kamal Haasan's bid goodbye until next time. There won't be an evection at the end of the first week. Of course, the contestants will not know that. So we can expect to see the regular nomination process during Monday's episode, which will sow the seeds of discord among the housemates. The showrunners have put together an interesting bUNCH of contestants and surprisingly all are likeable at face value. And that should make picking our favourites a little hard.
monthly limit of free stories.
with an Express account.
Aajeedh Khalique is the 16th contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil season 4. He is the winner of Super Singer Junior season 3. He makes an entry on the show by doing what he does best, singing. "Entertain everybody with your singing," Kamal Haasan's tip to Aajeedh. Also, Aajeedh believes that the show will make him a responsible person. In other words, he believes the show can turn a boy into a responsible man. Hope Aajeedh achieves his personal growth milestone before the end of his run on the show.
The Bigg Boss house gets its own in-house chef, Suresh Chakravarthy. During the lockdown, he started a cooking channel on YouTube. And now, he enters the show. He is a well-known actor and a popular producer. His production house NIC Arts has bankrolled many films of actor Ajith
Samyuktha is the 14th contestant of the Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. She is the mother of a 4-year-old, and she is also a social media influencer who promotes fitness for mothers. Also, she is an entrepreneur and runs a few business ventures. After she enters the house, she is met with a challenge, which is usually faced by those who enter the house last: all the best beds are taken already.
As expected actor Ramya Pandiyan enters Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. She played the female lead in director Raju Murugan’s critically acclaimed movie Joker. But, she became an internet sensation last year, when her pictures from a photoshoot went viral.
This is probably the biggest ever opening Kamal Haasan has given to anyone. He explains about the growing culture of stand-up before introducing the 12th contestant, 'Aranthangi' Nisha. She gained fame after participating in season 5 of Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru. She also became a regular feature in Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Champions. Also, Kamal appreciates Nisha for her rescue efforts during the Cyclone Gaja.
Gabriella is the eleventh contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. "Dancing is like my both eyes," she says explaining the importance of dancing in her life. Gabriella played Shruti Haasan's kid sister in 3 (2012). "I will tell your sister (Shruti Haasan) about you," Kamal Haasan jokes.
Somashekar is the tenth contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. He is a practising mixed martial artist who is trying to make it big in show business. He says the last 10 years has been insignificant and he believes that Bigg Boss Tamil will mark a new beginning in his life. He hopes that the show will help him catch up with all developments that didn't happen in the last 10 years. And yes, he says he's single and ready to mingle. Kamal Haasan seems to also have developed a soft-corner for Som. He seems to be winning hearts already.
Aari Arjuna is the ninth contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. He is known for his films like Aadum Koothu, Rettaisuzhi, Nedunchaalai and Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey. He is big-time into organic farming, and it seems the use of pesticide in farming is a very touchy subject for him. Beware, fellow contestants.
Kamal Haasan says that Vijay Music will be a great platform for independent musicians along with film music. "I always hoped for such a platform. In fact, I even prepared my daughter Shruti for such an opportunity by sending her abroad to study music. But back in the day, there was no such platform," he noted.
Well, that music band was a prelude to the launch of a new music channel called Vijay Music. Kamal Haasan launches it on the Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 stage.
A live performance by a team of musicians. There are seven of them. Is one among them a contestant? Or it just part of light entertainment for the evening? Watch this space.
Velmurugan says that he misses performing at stage shows due to the COVID pandemic. He promises that every day he will sing and educate people about folk art forms. As a parting gift, Velmurugan sings a folk song in honour of Kamal Haasan.
Popular playback singer Velmurugan is the eighth contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. He makes an entry by singing his popular hit songs including 'Otha Sollaala' from Aadukalam and 'Venaam Machan' from Oru Kal Oru Kannadi.
Actor Jithan Ramesh, known for films like Osthe and Jithan, is the seventh contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. His brother Jiiva connects with him in the studio to share his best wishes. "Please be mindful of what you tell about me on the show," Jiiva requests Jithan.
The sixth contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 is Shivani Narayanan. No surprise again. There was little doubt about her participation in the reality show, thanks to her Instagram updates.
Kamal Hassan talks about the "new normal." He assures members of show business and those who depend on it for their livelihood that everything will get better. "I believe that you will find work opportunities more than before," he says. We also get a glimpse of the COVID safety protocols put in place while making this show.
Anitha Sampath speaks so fast that it is really hard to keep up with her train of thoughts. Bottom line, she is a huge fan of Kamal Haasan.
Tamil newsreader Anitha Sampath is the fifth contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. She is known for hosting Vanakkam Tamizha that airs on SUN TV.
The fourth contestant of the show is Bala, a fitness freak. He has won several awards in national and international bodybuilding events. "I was never recognized by the media when I won those fitness competitions. I am hoping that I will find that recognition here," he tells Kamal.
The participants are given saplings while entering the house to create awareness among viewers about the importance of planting trees. And the jail, which has been a sore point since its inception, has been redesigned. The jail will not look like a regular jail. So far, there was just a single entrance to the washroom area. In the newly designed house, a new pathway has been added connecting the washroom area to the main house, and that pathway also doubles up as a seating area.
Actress Urvashi records a special message for her friend Rekha. "Participating in this show will be a big change in your life," she tells Rekha, while wishing her luck.
"I have been dependent on my family all my life. Earlier it was my mother, and now it is my daughter," Rekha responded when host Kamal Haasan surprisingly asks what motivated her to take part in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. The actor wants to be on her own and live the days in the show on her own terms. She reveals that she had a tough time shopping for the show.
Popular actor Rekha is the third contestant to enter Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4. During her heydays, she has done many movies with Kamal Haasan. Recently, Rekha was in the news when she revealed that she was not kept in the loop when Kamal kissed her for a scene in Punnagai Mannan.
After giving a short pep talk to the audience, acknowledging their contribution to the massive success of the show, finally, Kamal Haasan introduces the second contestant: Sanam. She says she hopes that participation in the show will help her grow as a person.
Kamal Haasan is in no hurry. He chats up Rio Raj and his wife Swati. Get comfortable people, it seems it is going to be a long evening.
The first contestant of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 is Rio Raj. No surprise there. As many were already aware of his participation in the show. He is a TV host and an actor.
Kamal Haasan speaks with Khalid Rahman, who runs a team that takes care of the burial and cremation of COVID victims. He has so far conducted the last rites of about 500 people who have died from the virus.
In a first, the contestants of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 will be celebrating Diwali, Christmas and New Year inside the house.
Kamal Haasan acknowledges the efforts and sacrifices of COVID warriors. It gets emotional as Kamal speaks to the kin of a departed COVID warrior. Kamal speaks with the members of the police department, medical staff and garbage collectors, and expresses his gratitude for their services.
Following COVID-19 safety protocols, the weekend episodes will not have a studio audience. However, the showrunners have made a provision for the audience to be present in the studio virtually via video link.
Interestingly, the showrunners have revealed that the entire Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 house will not be accessible to the contestants when they enter the house tonight.
Kamal Haasan skips the foreplay and begins the show by directly giving the tour of the newly designed house. The showrunners have decorated the house with a pop art theme to make it cheerful and bright.
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 host Kamal Haasan enters with the title track from his film Vishawroopam playing in the background. There are little changes in the song to suit the circumstances of the show.
Season 4 of popular reality show Bigg Boss Tamil, hosted by Kamal Haasan, begins.
Kamal Haasan show Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 is all set to premiere on Vijay Television from 6 pm today. The audience can also watch the episode on Disney+ Hotstar.
Read | Bigg Boss Tamil 4: When and where to watch Kamal Haasan’s show
(Photo: Vijay Television)
The living room of Bigg Boss house is it's heart. As the show goes on air today, we will get a glimpse of the living room, the bedroom, the kitchen area and so much more.
Gabriella Charlton's name has popped up as one of the probable contestants in Kamal Haasan's Bigg Boss Tamil season 4. The actor is said to be under home-quarantine before entering the show, which goes on air today at 6 pm.
As Kamal Haasan will take over Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 stage as its host at 6 pm today, we ask audience to share their opinion on whether they would watch the premiere episode today on Vijay Television.
Aajeedh Khalique, who is one of the probable contestants on Bigg Boss Tamil season 4, dropped a video in which he sang GV Prakash composition "Aaruyire" from Madarasapattinam.
Shivani Narayanan, who is said to be one of the Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 contestant, posted a long note on Instagram in reply to all her haters. The actor wrote, "I have the right to decide my outfits. And to those who comment about my family, my parents have brought me up so well in the way I have the liberty to make choices of my own. The pics I post, the way I dance or I sing it’s all purely out of my interest and not with an intention to impress anyone. There’s no need for me to do so. Body shaming me will never hurt me and don’t try, coz you gonna fail." She ended her note stating that she will not turn off the comment section of her posts because there are good people too.
Rio Raj, who is said to be one of the contestants to enter the Bigg Boss Tamil season 4, shared a photo on Instagram with a caption that read, "My Decisions may Disappoint you, But my actions won’t." The actor, who will share the stage with Kamal Haasan, was kept under self-quarantine for two weeks.
As per a report on Indiaglitz, Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 will see actor-director Suresh Chakravarthy as one of the contestants on the Kamal Haasan hosted show. Chakravarthy has been part of a couple of films including K Balachander's Azhagan, which starred Mammootty, Banupriya, Madhoo and Geetha.
Today, the audience will finally have the answer to who all are participating in Kamal Haasan's show Bigg Boss Tamil season 4. So far, the list of probable contestants has names such as Ramya Pandiyan, Rio Raj, Jithan Ramesh, VJ Archana Chandhoke, Sanam Shetty, Anu Mohan, Aajeedh Khalique, Aari Arjuna and others. READ MORE
Kamal Haasan-hosted show Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 is all set to air on Vijay Television on October 4 from 6 pm onwards. But before we witness the premiere, here's a glimpse of how the promo was shot, keeping the sanitation guidelines in mind.
Bigg Boss season 3 contestant Mugen Rao is geared up for the upcoming season of the reality show. Vijay Television on Twitter posted a video in which the singer said, "I am sure all of you are waiting with a lot of excitement to find out who are the contestants. I am also very excited."
Here's how Bigg Boss Tamil season 4's most scary room, the confession room, looks like.
One of the places where most of the controversies or fights take place is the dining area. The makers gave a glimpse of the Bigg Boss house' dining area on Vijay Television's Twitter handle.
See more photos here: Inside Bigg Boss Tamil 4 house
On Vijay Television, the makers of Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 shared a glimpse of the bedroom of the house.
Kamal Haasan is back as the host of the popular and controversial reality show Bigg Boss season 4. The show is all set to premiere today at 6 on Vijay Television.