The first of its kind Bigg Boss OTT 2021 Grand Finale ended on Saturday with the win of Divya Agarwal. Nishant Bhat and Shamita Shetty emerged as first and second runners-up respectively. Divya takes home cash prize of Rs 25 lakh and the Bigg Boss trophy. The top finalists will also be a part of Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 15 that begins in October.
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The Karan Johar-hosted reality show which ran 24×7 LIVE on Voot, had its finalists in Shamita Shetty, Divya Agarwal, Nishant Bhat, Pratik Sehajpal and Raqesh Bapat. After 14 successful seasons, this was the first time when the hit reality show experimented with its format and medium. The six-week series wrapped up on September 18 and like every year, this season of reality show too hit headlines for its fights, controversies, and for its contestants.
Shamita Shetty was definitely the most talked-about contestant of Bigg Boss OTT as her entry in the show came just a few weeks after her brother-in-law Raj Kundra, actor Shilpa Shetty’s husband, was arrested for allegedly creating and distributing adult content via mobile apps.
Divya Agarwal also kept the audience glued with her antics in the house. A reality show pro, she ensured that she got the eyeballs. Nishant Bhat and Pratik Sehajpal also made noise, but Raqesh Bapat — despite his fame — ended up on the bottom of the pile ahead of the finale. he was also the first to be evicted in the finale while Sehajpal chose to walk away with a cash prize and promise that he will be seen in Bigg Boss 15. Read less
Bigg Boss OTT started with 13 contestants -- Shamita Shetty, Neha Bhasin, Raqesh Bapat, Zeeshan Khan, Ridhima Pandit, Karan Nath, Urfi Javed, Divya Agarwal, Akshara Singh, Pratik Sehejpal, Nishant Bhatt, Moose Jattana (Muskaan Jattana), and Milind Gaba.
Karan Johar-hosted Bigg Boss OTT premiered on Voot on August 8.
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Divya Agarwal's beau Varun Sood shared via Twitter, "Alright!! Just want to address those people who are saying #BB15 asli ghar hai. Toh #BBOTT nakli tha kya? Nakli tha toh itni fight kyu maari. P.S photos coming in the evening."
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Nishant Bhat shared the final moments from the Bigg Boss OTT finale.
Neha Bhasin shared via Instagram, "Big boss OTT journey comes to an end. Thank you for being a part of our mad journey. I am feeling rather nostalgic but jaane kyun dil jaanta hai tu hai toh ill be alright. Saath banne raho, abhi picture Baaki hai. @voot @vootselect #BIGGBOSSOTT #nehabhasin."
The latest post on Raqesh Bapat's Instagram read, "To breaking the stereotype and coming out of his comfort zone and challenging himself everyday and playing with utmost uprightness, Raq has fulfilled his dream of being in the Bigg Boss house! But like yin is incomplete with yang, raat is incomplete without din similarly Raq is incomplete without you all ! Here’s a big thank you to all his fans and audience for having supported him and showering him with immense love and making him one of the finalist ! Keep showering your love always cause that’s what let’s him be him and keeps him going stronger??? #Thankful #Gratitude #BiggBoss #TeamRaq #RaqeshBapat."
"This Briefcase is my Trophy ??♥??This feeling is unexplainable and I can’t express how Happy I am ?Thank you to each one of you for standing by me whether whatever and supporting and loving me unconditionally!Let’s ROCK BIGG BOSS 15 together now ??Thankful and Grateful always ??," posted Pratik Sehajpal.
Shamita Shetty shared a video where she thanked her fans for all the support she got during her stay in the Bigg Boss OTT house.
Sharing a set of photos with Bigg Boss OTT contestant Shamita Shetty, Shilpa Shetty wrote, "And my Tunki is back yaaay ???♥?♥??? You not gonna be able to get out of this tight SQUEEZE ???@shamitashetty_official .Welcome home ♥?#sisterlove #sister #bosslady #sistersquad."
Divya Agarwal celebrated her win with her boyfriend Varun Sood.
Rannvijay Singha shared a video of Divya Agarwal after she reached home post her win. "The trophy is home. @divyaagarwal_official won!! Thanks a ton to all of you for voting for her!?? So proud of @varunsood12 @harmansingha @akshitasood @sartajsangha @esha_bhuchar @prince_agarwal_ and all Divya’s friends who were doing all the hard work from outside too!," he wrote along.
Bigg Boss makers shared a new promo video of Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 15. The show will premiere on October 2, at 9:30 pm, only on #Colors.
A latest post on Shamita Shetty's Instagram read, "Shamita's Journey in the bigg boss house has been a memorable one indeed!!!? A game she played with elegance and grace.. She has definitely proved herself and showed a side which was unknown to her audience. Thank you all for the immense love and support throughout the journey ??."
Bigg Boss OTT contestant Neha Bhasin's fondness for finalist Pratik Sehajpal is well known, and the singer made no bone about it at the finale when she dedicated the Tiger Zinda Hai song "Dil Diyan Gallan" to him after he came out of the house on stage. Neha also dedicated Dostana track "Jane Kyun Dil Jaanta Hai" for both Pratik and Shamita, her best friends in the Bigg Boss OTT house.
Soon after her Bigg Boss OTT win, Divya Agarwal had an intimate celebration with boyfriend Varun Sood and a few close people at home. Varun posted a video of from the cake cutting.
"Jabh Divya ne bola tha 'I will make sure yeh show mai jeetugi' in first weekend ka war. Proud moment for Divya. DESERVING WINNER DIVYA," wrote a user.
Divya Agarwal is the winner of Bigg Boss OTT as Nishant Bhat is the first runner-up. “Woman power zindabad,” says Karan.
As Nishant Bhat and Divya Agarwal joined Karan Johar on the stage, Voot Select crashed for many people. The streaming platform is yet to comment on it.
Shamita Shetty is out of Bigg Boss OTT. Nishant and Divya celebrate her ouster.
Gauahar Khan congratulated Divya and wrote, “Congratulations #DivyaAggarwal ! Winner takes it home ! ? well played #shamitashetty #nishantbhat ! #pratik see u in #bb15.” With this, Divya Agarwal, Shamita Shetty and Pratik Sehajpal will all be competing in Salman’s show.
Raqesh Bapat is evicted from Bigg Boss OTT. Shamita Shetty, Nishant Bhat and Divya Agarwal have become top 3 contestants of Bigg Boss OTT.
Neha Bhasin takes over the Bigg Boss OTT stage to perform. She dedicates her performance to friends Pratik Sehajpal and Shamita Shetty.
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh are sure one of the most sought after couples in Bollywood. On Bigg Boss OTT, Karan Johar tested their compatibility.
Pratik is excited for Bigg Boss 15. He said he knows subconsciously it is his "right decision" to leave Bigg Boss OTT after picking up the briefcase.
Pratik Sehajpal is no longer in the race of Bigg Boss OTT winner. He becomes first contestant of Bigg Boss 15, which will be hosted by Salman Khan.
Karan Johar brings in a new twist. He introduces a briefcase with a cash prize, but says that whosoever will pick the briefcase will be out of Bigg Boss OTT race but will become a member of Bigg Boss season 15, which is set to premiere on October 2.
Riteish Deshmukh asks Nishant to perform with him. As 'Chikni Chameli' starts to play, Riteish, Nishant and other housemates deliver an energetic performance.
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh meet housemates as they enter the Bigg Boss OTT house.
Karan Johar and audience celebrate Nishant and Moose's friendship. The two perform together.
Karan Johar asked the ex-contestants Karan Nath, Ridhima Pandit, Neha Bhasin, Akshara Singh, Moose Jattana and Milind Gaba to vote for a contestant to help in increasing Voot's subscription. While the house was majorly divided between Nishant and Divya, Neha said her equation with Nishant and Pratik did impact the audience.
Was playing single during the show an advantage or disadvantage? In response to Karan's question, Divya said she felt being alone, without a connection, was a disadvantage but when people appreciated her and her game, her perspective on the show changed. She said Bigg Boss OTT experience has given her a lot of confidence and strength, which will help her to survive in the real world.
A nervous Shamita Shetty told Karan Johar that her Bigg Boss OTT journey has been different than the journey of Bigg Boss show, which is hosted by Salman Khan. Shamita said, "It has been different. I have learnt a lot from this house. There have been several ups and downs. I am not sure if I did well or not."
Karan Johar announced that Bigg Boss OTT winner will take home the cash prize of Rs 25 lakh and a beautiful trophy.
As Karan Johar takes over the stage again, the audience meet ex-contestants - Milind Gaba, Akshara Singh, Neha Bhasin, Karan Nath and Zeeshan.
As housemates celebrate the fact that there is no more live streaming, Divya and others ask Shamita and Raqesh to share a kiss.
After playing fun games with the housemates, Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa announced that live streaming of the episodes has ended. Shamita, Raqesh, Divya, Pratik and Nishant celebrated the news.
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Karan Johar will offer a chance to housemates to win a certain amount of money and get a direct entry in Bigg Boss 15.
Haarsh and Bharti organised an award show in which different housemates are being awarded different titles. First award was 'Got to go' award, which Nishant gave to Pratik Sehajpal. Pratik also gave a thank you speech for receiving the award.
Raqesh said Shamita is very strong headed and opinionated and is afraid of that. After he finished, Shamita gave him a kiss on his cheek, which left everyone in awe.
Bharti and Haarsh asked Raqesh to express his feelings for Nishant. Raqesh said he expected more support from Nishant. Bharti complimented Nishant that he sure knows how to play the game. Later, Raqesh said Divya becomes arrogant when she gets into a fight.
Bharti Singh asked housemates why no one has noticed that she has lost weight, informed housemates that she has lost 15 kilos.
Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa entered Bigg Boss OTT house.
On the day before the finale, Bigg Boss assigned a task to Divya, Pratik, Nishant, Shamita and Raqesh. Bigg Boss asked the housemates to prepare two plays. While one play will feature Shamita, Raqesh and Divya, other will see Nishant, Divya and Pratik performing.
Bigg Boss OTT grand finale started with Karan Johar entering the stage with "Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham" title track playing in the background. The host spoke about his bond with the show and the contestants.
Pratik and Divya, who have been at loggerheads since the beginning of Bigg Boss OTT, will be depicting their relationship through a fiery performance in the finale episode, which will stream on Voot Select from 7 pm onwards.
Shamita Shetty and Raqesh Bapat will give a glimpse of their romance for the one last time during the Bigg Boss OTT finale episode.
In the finale episode of Bigg Boss OTT, Haarsh and Bharti will ask Pratik to name a contestant who drags old matters in every little fight. The contestant will take Shamita's name.
Be it her fights with Divya Agarwal or how she cared for Raqesh Bapat, Shamita Shetty sure won hearts for staying real on Bigg Boss OTT.
A Twitter user is all praise for Shamita Shetty. In a tweet, she mentioned, "She played with dignity , in the game , no planning plotting , no manipulation no unnecessary fight with others, she was just being herself, real and honest."
Bigg Boss OTT finalist Nishant will be performing with ex-contestant and his connection Moose Jattana in the finale episode of the show.
During the family week of Bigg Boss OTT, Pratik Sehajpal's sister visited the reality show's house to cheer him up for the finale.
Neha Bhasin shared a picture of herself on Instagram. The singer is all set for Bigg Boss OTT finale. Sharing a picture, she wrote, "#Queenvibes. When in doubt, wear red."
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Karan Johar had introduced Pratik Sehajpal as a 'hero' on the premiere of the show. Throughout his journey in the show, he did perform like a hero.
Host Karan Johar is as excited for the Bigg Boss OTT finale as the fans of the show. Besides him, TV actors Rithvik Dhanjani and Karan Wahi will also join the finale and will entertain the audience.
Bharti and Haarsh Limbachiyaa roasted the finalists of Bigg Boss OTT Shamita Shetty, Divya Agarwal, Nishant Bhat, Pratik Sehajpal, and Raqesh Bapat. They asked Raqesh if he really knows how to speak and joked about Varun Sood's parents getting worried about Divya Agarwal becoming their daughter-in-law.
Pratik Sehajpal and Divya Agarwal performed a small act with Nishant Bhat as Bharti and Haarsh entered the Bigg Boss OTT house.
Raqesh Bapat connected well with Shamita and their closeness even sparked rumours of a budding romance. Fans too have been enjoying the ‘ShaRa’ chemistry and given it’s the only romance this season, the bonding could help garner votes for Raqesh. Read more
We conducted a poll to know who in the audience's opinion should walk away with the trophy of Bigg Boss OTT. From the results, it appears Divya has impressed a lot of viewers as she has got the highest number of votes. Read more
"Bigg Boss OTT journey has been incredible for Shamita. A journey filled with memories she will never forget. ?Lets continue to support her in these last few hours ???Voting lines open till 12pm.. head to the link in bio and vote now!!!" shared Shamita's Instagram handle.