Bigg Boss 18 Grand Premiere Highlights: Salman Khan confirms Vivian Dsena, Alice Kaushik as Bigg Boss finalists; a donkey joins 18 contestants inside the house

Salman Khan announces that Vivian Dsena and Alice Kaushik are the finalists of Bigg Boss 18 on the premiere night. Bigg Boss also endorses this, introducing a big twist.

Pandya Store fame Alice Kaushik is the latest Bigg Boss contestant. Alice lost her dad to suicide and soon after her mom got married to someone else. He later passed away. The actor confess that there is no one in her life to look after her and wants to find a family on the show.

Vivian Dsena confesses that he said yes to Bigg Boss 18 after refusing the show nine times. The Bigg Boss contestant says, "Colors ka beta hu. Aur ab Bigg Boss me aa raha hu, sabka baap banne." Salman asked him if he is arrogant but the actor said people has this misconception about him.

Bigg Boss 18 contestant Hema Sharma, also known as the 'Viral Bhabhi', is an actor, influencer and social activist. She was also seen in Dabangg 3.

Bigg Boss 18 contestant No 15 is advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte. He was suspended by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. Salman shared about his 'bold statement and unique personality'.

Bigg Boss 18 contestant No 15 is advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte. He was suspended by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. Salman shared about his 'bold statement and unique personality'.

A Colors actor, Eisha Singh was among the last Bigg Boss contestants to come on board. She worked with Vivian DSena in Sirf Tum and was last seen on Bekaaboo. READ MORE

Salman calls Bigg Boss18 contestant Eisha Singh the 'Colors' face' who the audience will complain about. Every year, a Colors actor joins Bigg Boss, inviting allegations of favoritism. This Ishq Ka Rang Safed fame actor, who was also seen in Ishq Subhan Allah and Sirf Tum, claimed that the channel arm-twisted her to join the Salman Khan show.

Hrithik Roshan, Bhumi Pednekar and Soni Razdan talk about Bigg Boss 18b contestant Arfeen Khan. This 'Mind Coach' is here with his wife Sara Khan. They call the fellow contestants as 'puppets' and they will hack their mind.

Muskan Bamne is known for her character Pakhi in the hit television show, Anupamaa, which she recently quit after working for three years. She came on the stage with several family members of hers.

Here's what you need to know about Pishachii actress andd Bigg Boss 18 contestant Nyrraa. In an exclusive interview with Indianexpress.com, she said that she accepted Bigg Boss offer after years of being approached by the makers. The actress said she first met Salman Khan when he was shooting for Dabangg. READ MORE

Rajat Dalal is a fitness influencer and has won 14 medals for India. The Bigg Boss contestant recently faced a backlash after a video showed him driving recklessly and hitting a biker in the Delhi-NCR region. He was also arrested earlier for abduction and assault. He said he is in Bigg Boss to share his side of the story.

Karanveer Mehra, who recently won Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, is the latest Bigg Boss contestant. Karanveer sums up his divorce and next date in his performance on the Bigg Boss stage.

Bigg Boss contestant Chum Darang is an Indian model, actor, social activist and entrepreneur from Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat. Chum, who is a winner of various beauty pageants, played a small role in the series Paatal Lok. He was also seen in films like Badhaai Do and Gangubai Kathiawadi. She says she wants to represent Arunachal.

Bigg Boss contestant Nyrraa Banerji played the lead role in Star Plus' series Divya Drishti. She was also seen in the reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. Nyra has also worked in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films.

Shrutika Arjun Raaj is an entrepreneur and former actor who has appeared in Tamil and Malayalam films. Bigg Boss contestant number 6 confess that she is a biggest fans of Salman. He says that she is winner of a comedy show. Shrutika went on to confess that she did four films and all the films flopped. Salman is surprised by how she laughed while revealing this fact.

Bigg Boss contestant Tejinder Singh Bagga tells Salman Khan that he is entering the show as he wants the entire country to know him. The politician talks about his earlier stay in jail and how Bigg Boss will be a cakewalk in comparison.

Salman Khan is happy to invite Shilpa Shirodkar and shares how they both started their career around the same time but never worked together. Salman asks her what made her say yes to Bigg Boss. Salman and Shilpa take a trip down memory lane. READ THIS

From Nyrraa Banerji, Vivian Dsena and Shilpa Shirodkar, to Karanveer Mehra and Tajinder Pal Singh, find the Bigg Boss contestants list with name and photos. CLICK HERE

Bigg Boss contestant Chaahat Pandey enters as the first contestant in Bigg Boss 18 house. Bigg Boss shows her a key and sends her directly to the jail in the house. Soon after Bigg Boss gives her a task and asks to send any two Bigg Boss contestants to the jail if she doesn't want to go there.

Shehzada shared how once a producer humiliated him in front of around 150 people on the sets and he was forced to leave the show. While he didn't name the show, it was Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and the producer was Rajan Shahi. The actor said he was mistreated on the show, and was fired because he allegedly didn't stand up when the producer and director visited the set. READ MORE

Dapper TV actors Shehzada Dhami and Avinash Mishra arrive on the Bigg Boss stage as the contestant number 2 and 3. Salman asks Shehzada if he will have attitude issues on the reality show given his past issues on his TV show, Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Producer Rajen Shahi had overnight fired Shehzada Dhami from the show.

Salman welcomes Dr Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj on the stage.

TV actor and politician Chaahat Pandey, known for shows such as Nath and Hamari Bahu Silk, has entered Salman Khan's show as the first contestant. She is from a small town called Damoh and said she has limited needs but is excited to enter Bigg Boss 18 and meet Salman Khan. She shared that she is here for her mother.

Bigg Boss 18 premiere begins with Salman Khan meeting his past and future, talking about their past and future. However, the actor says he is only interested in today. Sallman Khan enters the show to "Swag se Swagat" announces that he will host the show even in 2038.

Bigg Boss 18 Premiere begins on a massive twist. Salman looks upset that no one listens to him in the Bigg Boss house and wonders why he should return as the host. "I am a boy from Bandra, Salim Khan's son and who am I to give any advise to people in the house," says Salman. He tells Bigg Boss he doesn't want to do the show when he is introduced to his past.

Bigg Boss 18 grand premiere is LIVE. Bigg Boss takes us through a flashback journey and talks about the 18th chapter of the day. Bigg Boss also gave a house tour and also talks about the new season's theme, Time ka Tandav.

The show starts with Salman Khan on the stage as he can be seen holding two contestant's hand on the final stage and says, "It's 2025 and I have two finalists here."

Salman Khan has started the premiere of Bigg Boss 18. The show will have 18 contestants this year. As per reports, the actor will also reveal two finalists of Bigg Boss 18 on the premiere episode itself.

A promo video of Bigg Boss 18 gave a sneak peek of another Bigg Boss 18 contestant. She seems to be actor Shilpa Shirodkar. Shilpa was a known face in Hindi films from 1989 to 2000. Shilpa is the younger sister of actor and former Miss India Namrata Shirodkar, sister-in-law of Mahesh Babu and granddaughter of Meenakshi Shirodkar. She was also crowned Miss India in 1992.

In a new promo, Salman Khan can be heard saying, "Samay kee syaahee se sunahara itihaas likha jaega bigg boss mein is baar aane vaala kal dekha jaega."

Bigg Boss 18's latest promo hints at yet another contestant. Going by the promo, the contestant seems to be popular TV star Vivian Dsena. "Colors ka beta hu. Aur ab Bigg Boss me aa raha hu, sabka baap banne," said the star in the promo.

During the Bigg Boss 18 grand premiere, host Salman Khan will be seen interacting with Bigg Boss Marathi 5 host Riteish Deshmukh.

Nia Sharma seems to have hurt many fans who expected to see her on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss Season 18. The actor replied to a few posts on X. Nia said, "With love: Sorrryyyyyyyyy??," to a fan who posted, "But that's not fair Nia  We all waited as hell for you in BB18 only be because of this nonsense prank by colors tv. They played with our emotions & sentiments just for hype & publicity...!! Not done Deeply hurt by this ----." Another fan wrote, "#NiaSharma very smartly made fool out of her fans and now blaming everything on channel Girl you enjoyed the fame and money And such big publicity stunt cant happen without her consent #BiggBoss18," to which she replied, "I loved the attention for sure ..would have loved money too but I didn’t get any?."

Mohsin Khan, Shivangi Joshi, Divyanka Tripathi, Arjun Bijlani, Jennifer Winget, Neha Dhupia, Karan Singh Grover, Aamir Khan’s brother Faisal Khan are a few names said to have rejected an offer to join Bigg Boss.

Actor Avinash Mishra shared a reel on his Instagram and wrote, "Apni Kursi ki peti bandh lo ab waqt badalne wala hai! because it’s time for the BIG reveal. Think you’ve seen it all? Think again— We’ve seen our charmer shine in countless roles, making us laugh, cry, and cheer with his unforgettable performances. But now, it’s time to witness the magic of the real #AvinashMishra up close and personal. Get ready to fall in love with him all over again as he steps off the reel screen and straight into our hearts. ?COMING SOON ?? #AvinashMishra #AM #Avinashians #Avinasharmy #Comingsoon #Actor."

In an interview with indianexpress.com, filmmaker and production designer Omung Kumar shared how making the floor plan is the most challenging aspect of the Bigg Boss set and said that it took 45 days to make the set for the latest seson, and work started soon after the Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. Omung added how designing the house takes half a day, but it is the floor plan that takes a lot of time.

Filmmaker and production designer Omung Kumar shared with indianexpress.com how, this year, the makers of Bigg Boss decided to do something Indian because it has not been done for a long time. He added that one specification the creative team had was that they wanted levels in the house. He shared how the house entrance is a tribute to the pre-historic era. Omung also mentioned the hidden entrances and secret doors might be confusing initially for the contestants.

Social activist Atul Kishan took to his Instagram story to share that he will not be participating in Bigg Boss Season 18. He wrote, "Overwhelmed with love! Thank you for the flood of calls and messages since morning. I'm grateful for your support, but I have an announcement to make: I will NOT be participating in Boo Boss Season 18. Thanks a lot."

A recent promo suggested life coach Arfeen Khan and his wife Sara will participate in Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 18. Arfeen and Sara have closely worked with celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Tiger Shroff, among others. READ MORE.

A photo of Shri Aniruddhacharya Ji Maharaj gifting Bhagavad Gita to Salman Khan is doing the rounds on social media.

Salman Khan is all set to kick off a new season of Bigg Boss. The 18th season premieres today at 9 pm. Fans can tune in to Colors TV for the grand launch. Jio Cinema offers both live streaming and access to past episodes.

As per recent reports, Salman Khan will get Rs 60 crore per month to host Bigg Boss Season 18, making him one of the highest paid hosts in the history of Indian television.

Although we have to wait another five hours to learn the final and official contestant lineup for Bigg Boss 18, The Indian Express has been diligently tracking developments to provide our viewers with the latest updates on the show and potential participants. According to buzz and netizens, it appears that two well-known young actors from the television industry are set to enter the Bigg Boss house this time. 

While an official confirmation will only be available after the premiere ceremony begins, many, particularly on social media, believe that Yeh Teri Galiyan and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke actor Avinash Mishra is likely to be one of the contestants. Rumours also suggest that Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actor Shehzada Dhami may also join the house as a participant.

As Bigg Boss 18 is set to premiere with the theme "Time Ka Taandav," which connects the past, present and future, the launch ceremony promises to showcase unprecedented scenes. A recently released promo revealed that host Salman Khan will unveil the names of two finalists during the premiere event since Bigg Boss has already ventured into the future. But how can this be? Who are the finalists?

One of the most awaited television programmes of the year, Bigg Boss 18 has been generating buzz since its theme of "time ka tandav" was initially announced as it ties together past, present and future. In a promo video last month, host Salman Khan had revealed that the show will foretell contestants’ future. “Iss baar Bigg Boss jaante hai Gharwalon ka future (This time Bigg Boss knows the future of the housemates)," a voice says, to which Salman adds, “Yeh aankh dekhti bhi thi aur dikhabhi thi par sirf aaj ka haal. Ab khulegi ek aisi aankh jis se likha jayega itihas ka pal, dekhegi yeh aanewala kal. Yeh jaanegi har neeyat jo kal bigdegi. Ab hoga time ka tandav (This eye could see and now can show as well, but only today's tomorrow. But now will open such an eye through which the story of history will be written and you will see the future)."

Putting an end to rumours that she is a contestant in Bigg Boss Season 18, television actor-model Nia Sharma revealed recently that she was not a part of the show. Taking to her Instagram stories, she apologised to fans and wellwishers. "To the fans and well wishers I’ve disappointed. Truly been overwhelmed for the tremendous support, love and crazy hype! Almost made me want do go inside the house for once. Made me realise what I’ve earned in the last 14 years. Can’t say I didn’t enjoy the hype and attention but please don’t blame me. It wasn’t me."

In a promo video released on Sunday, the producers of Bigg Boss 18 announced that one of Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan's "dear friends" will be joining the show as a contestant. While the person's name remains a mystery, the video offered some clues about his identity. "I train people's minds to help them handle life problems," he says in the video. Upon arriving on the Bigg Boss stage, he tells host Salman Khan, "I have the answer to why you haven't gotten married yet."

With less than seven hours remaining until the grand launch of Bigg Boss Season 18, fans across the globe are eagerly awaiting updates about the contestants. While the official lineup will be revealed only during tonight's opening ceremony, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has shared that one of his friends will be participating in the show. "Bigg Boss has been such a successful reality show, but I have, unfortunately, never gotten a chance to watch it. But this time, I will make sure I watch it because one of my dear friends will be a part of it," he said in a promo video.

Although the official contestant lineup for Bigg Boss 18 will be revealed only during the launch event set to start at 8 pm on Sunday, speculation about potential participants is already circulating on social media platforms. One name frequently mentioned by netizens and fans is that of actor Shilpa Shirodkar, the sister of actor-producer Namrata Shirodkar who is married to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Shilpa was an active actor from 1989 to 2000 before taking a break following her marriage. She made her return to the silver screen in 2020 with a key role in the action film Guns of Banaras.

Taking to Instagram, spiritual leader and storyteller Aniruddhacharya shared a photo of him with Bollywood icon Salman Khan on the Bigg Boss 18 stage. The photo shows him presenting a copy of the Hindu scripture of Bhagavad Gita to Salman. Aniruddhacharya said that he "blessed" the actor and the contestants on the occasion.

Previously, the godman had claimed that he declined the offer to participate in the show, stating it didn't "align with my culture and values." "Bigg Boss called me saying 'Guruji, come. There is an offer of crores of rupees.' But I rejected it. I did not accept it because it was not matching with my culture and values. Money doesn't matter, my values matter. Bigg Boss is a program where abusive people live. They are not cultured people. Therefore it would not be right for me to go there. So I turned down that offer," he said during a prayer meet, Times Now reported.

During the grand premiere of Bigg Boss 18, Salman Khan will interact with spiritual leader and storyteller Aniruddhacharya. The show's producers have released a promo video in which Aniruddhacharya jokingly tells Salman that he will find a bride for the Bollywood icon. When the godman assures Salman that the woman he selects won’t flee, Salman quips that he actually prefers a runaway bride.

Although the launch ceremony of Bigg Boss 18 is still seven hours away, netizens have begun to swarm social media with speculations about potential contestants. One name that is frequently mentioned is that of actor and social activist Chum Darang, who gained recognition for her performances in Paatal Lok, Badhaai Do and Gangubai Kathiawadi.

An actor who was embroiled in controversy a few months ago has opened up to Salman Khan on the Bigg Boss 18 stage about how he was mistreated by his producer. Can you guess who the actor is?

To reflect this, the producers have designed the set accordingly. The Bigg Boss 18 house evokes an ancient era of caves and forts, featuring large motifs, detailed sculptures and warm, earthy tones. This year, the house includes secret entrances, hidden doors and cameras, along with some areas that may not be immediately visible. Click here to watch Bigg Boss 18 house tour

The 17th season of the show, which ran from October 15, 2023, to January 28, 2024, saw stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui emerging as the grand champion. While Abhishek Kumar was named the first runner-up, actors Mannara Chopra and Ankita Lokhande, and YouTuber Arun Srikanth Mashettey secured the subsequent top positions.

With just a few hours remaining before the grand launch of Bigg Boss 18, the producers have ramped up promotions, already sharing clips from the upcoming episode to keep the anticipation high. In one of the promo videos, Team Bigg Boss revealed that spiritual leader and storyteller Aniruddhacharya will be making an appearance on the show today, despite his previous assertion that he declined the offer to participate, stating it didn't "align with my culture and values."

"Bigg Boss called me saying 'Guruji, come. There is an offer of crores of rupees.' But I rejected it. I did not accept it because it was not matching with my culture and values. Money doesn't matter, my values matter. Bigg Boss is a program where abusive people live. They are not cultured people. Therefore it would not be right for me to go there. So I turned down that offer," he said during a prayer meet, Times Now reported.

As he returned as the host for the 15th time, Salman Khan received a surprising gift from Bigg Boss: an encounter with his past and future selves. Called into the confession room, he found two screens displaying AI-generated versions of himself — one reflecting his younger self and the other a future version. When his younger self questioned why he’d ended up in the confession room, Salman assured him that neither had done anything wrong. "I didn't know I'd get so irritated seeing my past," he remarked. Upon turning to his older avatar, he was informed that the future Salman was busy promoting Bigg Boss 38.

The stage is set for the launch of yet another season of the television reality show Bigg Boss. And, like all of you, we too are excite to see what lies ahead and who the contestants will be. While rumours regarding the potential participants have been doing the rounds for quite some time now, the official lineup will only be unveiled during the launch event, scheduled to start at 8 pm on Sunday. Viewers can tune into Colors TV or Jio Cinema to watch the grand opening ceremony. The Indian Express is also ready to bring you real-time updates from the show, so stay tuned here for all the latest news without delay. Toh, kya aap "Time Ke Taandav" ke liye taiyaar hain?