So far, names doing the rounds as probable contestants this season include Gaurav Khanna, Ashnoor Kaur, Payal Gaming, Awez Darbar, Nagma Mirajkar, Baseer Ali, Siwet Tomar, Kahnk Waghnani, and Shafak Naaz. While the final lineup will only be revealed on August 24, the buzz around Bigg Boss is already running high.
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As we await the new season’s contestants, let’s take a look at Bigg Boss winners over the years and where they are now:
1. Rahul Roy
Best known for his role in Aashiqui, Rahul Roy was the first-ever winner of the reality show Bigg Boss. Eighteen years on, he continues to work actively in the industry. He has also ventured into production.
2. Ashutosh Kaushik
Ashutosh Kaushik had an impressive streak when he won Bigg Boss 2, marking his second consecutive reality show victory after Roadies 5. However, he has since stepped away from the limelight. Today, he is mostly seen creating reels on social media.
3. Vindu Dara Singh
Vindu Dara Singh, winner of Bigg Boss Season 3, remains active in the industry. He was last seen on the big screen in Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2.
4. Shweta Tiwari
One of the highest-paid actresses on Indian television, Shweta Tiwari became a household name with Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She also enjoyed a successful stint in Bhojpuri cinema, and after winning Bigg Boss 4, she went on to deliver several notable performances.
5. Juhi Parmar
Juhi Parmar won hearts with her popular show Kumkum. In 2011, she emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Season 5 and later appeared in a few television shows. In 2021, however, she took a sabbatical from the small screen and has largely stayed away from the limelight since. She was also seen in the web series Yeh Meri Family, which ran for multiple seasons.
6. Urvashi Dholakia
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Urvashi Dholakia, best known for her vamp roles on Indian television, has not been very active in recent years. Outside of television, she remains active on social media, often creating content with her sons.
7. Gauahar Khan
Gauahar Khan is remembered as one of the fiercest contestants on Bigg Boss, winning the show on her performance and merit. In recent years, she has appeared intermittently in OTT projects. Gauahar married social media influencer Zaid Darbar in 2020, welcomed her first child in 2023, and is now expecting her second. She is also actively exploring a career as a social media influencer.
8. Gautam Gulati
Gautam Gulati, who won Bigg Boss in 2014, has not been very active on the acting front for over a decade. Instead, he has been exploring the reality TV space. He was last seen as a gang leader on Roadies Double Trouble.
9. Prince Narula
Prince Narula began his career in reality TV with Roadies 12. He rose to immense popularity the following year by winning Bigg Boss 9. Since then, Prince has largely confined his work to the reality space. His most recent television appearance was as a gang leader on Roadies Double Trouble.
10. Manveer Gurjar
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Manveer Gurjar was the first-ever commoner to win Bigg Boss. Before the show, he ran a dairy farm, but after winning Bigg Boss 10 he ventured into various businesses and even explored acting. Today, Manveer is focused on content creation
11. Shilpa Shinde
Shilpa Shinde, best known for her role in Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, won Bigg Boss 11 shortly after quitting the show. Last year, she appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi, but has not been seen on screen since. Shilpa has also relocated to Karjat, a town near Mumbai.
12. Dipika Kakar
Dipika Kakar, who won Bigg Boss 12 in 2018, took a break from acting to focus on married life and motherhood. She returned to television this year with Celebrity MasterChef, but soon had to take another sabbatical after being diagnosed with liver cancer in May. Dipika is currently undergoing treatment.
13. Sidharth Shukla
Sidharth Shukla, who won Bigg Boss in 2019, enjoyed a flourishing career in television and films. Sadly, he passed away in 2021 after suffering a heart attack.
14. Rubina Dilaik
Rubina Dilaik, winner of Bigg Boss 14 in 2021, remains very active on television. After taking a short break to embrace motherhood, she explored the OTT space before returning to TV. Following Laughter Chefs Season 2, Rubina is now participating in Pati, Patni Aur Panga alongside her husband, Abhinav Shukla.
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15. Tejasswi Prakash
Tejasswi Prakash catapulted to a new level of stardom after winning Bigg Boss 15. Soon after her victory, she starred in Naagin 6. She is now exploring diverse avenues, from content creation to reality shows. Earlier this year, Tejasswi appeared on Celebrity MasterChef and is all set to make her OTT debut soon.
16. MC Stan
MC Stan has largely stayed away from the limelight since winning Bigg Boss 16. Currently, he is focused on his independent music and has also shot a project for Amazon Prime Video.
17. Munawar Faruqui
Stand-up comedian–turned–actor Munawar Faruqui hasn’t looked back since winning Bigg Boss 17. He has appeared in music videos, made guest appearances on television shows, and is now leading several reality projects. A couple of months ago, Munawar made his acting debut with an OTT show. He is also hosting Pati, Patni Aur Panga and Society.
18. Karanveer Mehra
Karanveer Mehra made a grand comeback to television after winning Khatron Ke Khiladi. Soon after, he entered Bigg Boss 18 and emerged as the winner. Since then, Karanveer has been busy shooting for music videos and other projects.
19. Divya Agarwal
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Reality star Divya Agarwal, who won Bigg Boss OTT Season 1, later went on to feature in a few OTT shows. However, she has been relatively inactive on the professional front since, having tied the knot last year.
20. Elvish Yadav
Social media influencer Elvish Yadav won Bigg Boss OTT 2 and his career has flourished ever since. He has firmly established himself in the industry and remains very active on the professional front. This year, Elvish won Roadies as a gang leader and also emerged the winner of Laughter Chefs 2.
21. Sana Makbul
Sana Makbul, who won Bigg Boss OTT 3, has not been very active lately. A few months ago, she faced a health scare that required hospitalization.
Ahead of Bigg Boss 19 launch, meet previous seasons winners (Photos: Rubina Dilaik, Munawar Faruqui, Elvish Yadav, Tejasswi Prakash/ Instagram, Bigg Boss Logo / JioHostar Team)