There are fights, romances, and drama in every episode of Bigg Boss. This is the reason viewers are captivated to the program as soon as it begins broadcasting on television. Bigg Boss 17 returned to our screens with the newest season after 16 great seasons.
Big Boss 17: “Dil, Dimaag, and Dum”:
Candidates of this season are split into “Dil, Dimaag, and Dum” categories, with some of them enjoying special privileges. The producers of Bigg Boss had already premiered Season 17 on Colors TV after wrapping up Season 16 on October 15th 2023, and the just concluded Bigg Boss OTT Season 2. The planning for Bigg Boss 17 had accelerated due to the enormous popularity of Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 and Elvish Yadav winning the competition.
Big Boss 17 Details:
Bigg Boss 17 started on Colors TV on October 15, 2023, at 9 p.m. Mr. Faisu, Surbhi Jyoti, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya, Mohsin Khan, and Fahman Khan, among others, were some of the contestants which have also been contacted but they didn’t showed up. The Big Boss Season 17 television program, is described in detail here.
- Name of the Show: Bigg Boss (BB) Season 17
- Name of the Show in Hindi: बिग बॉस 17
- Season: 17
- Genre: Reality Show/Entertainment
- Release date for Bigg Boss 17: October 15, 2023.
- End of Bigg Boss Season:TBA
- Telecast days: Monday through Sunday
- Telecast times: Monday through Friday at 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 9 p.m.
- Running Time: 90 minutes of television time.
- Channel: Colors
- Platform for OTT TV: Jio Cinema
- Host: Salman Khan
- Bigg Boss Season 16 Winner: MC Stan
- Bigg Boss Season 17 Winner: TBA
- Production House: Banijay
- Languages: Hindi
Here is a list of the participants who are present in the house during Bigg Boss 17:
- Jigna Vora:
Bigg Boss 17 casted former journalist whose life the Netflix series Scoop was based. Jigna Vora, the former journalist on whose life the previous show Scoop was based. For allegedly taking part in the murder of another top journalist, the crime reporter was sentenced to prison. Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison, a biographical novel she wrote about her experience, was eventually turned into a web series for Netflix by Hansal Mehta. Karishma Tanna was the star of the series, which won praise from all sectors. This may help Jigna establish a stronger connection with viewers through Bigg Boss.
- Munawar Faruqui:
For Bigg Boss 17, another well-known person, Munawar Faruqui, who has served time in jail both in real life and on the television program Lock Up, has been signed. A co-performer and the comedian were both detained for allegedly offending religious sensitivities during their performance. Before dismissing the charges as “vague,” the judge had him in jail for 37 days. Last year, Munawar won the ALTBalaji reality program by channeling the stress of his experience.
- Mannara Chopra:
The model and actress made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with the film Zid. She is the cousin of Parineeti and Priyanka Chopra. The actor Mannara Chopra, Priyanka Chopra’s cousin, and the former Miss India Manasavi Mamgai. While Mannara, better known as Barbie, made her acting debut with Zid, she recently made headlines after her Thiragabadara Saami director allegedly forced a kiss on her. On the other hand, Manasvi most recently appeared in The Trial, Kajol’s digital film debut.
4 and 5. Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande:
Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande entered the show together. Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain is one of the two couples this season. While Ankita’s presence would provide drama, viewers would be getting a close-up look at Vicky for the first time. Isha Malviya, known for her role in Udaariyaan, is reportedly one of the TV faces this season. Ankita Lokhande Jain is an Indian actress primarily active in the Hindi film and television industry. She marked her entry into acting with a celebrated performance in the TV series “Pavitra Rishta,” which ran from 2009 to 2014.
- Neil Bhatt:
Neil Bhatt, a renowned Indian television actor recognized for his roles as Ranveer Singh Vaghela in “Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop” and DCP Virat Chavan in “Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin,” made headlines in February 2022 when he teamed up with his wife, Aishwarya Sharma Bhatt, to participate in Star Plus’s “Smart Jodi.” Neil Bhatt also appeared in the show with his wife. He has been in popular television programs like Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Mein, 12/24 Karol Bagh, and Diya Aur Baati Hum.
- Isha Malviya:
The Bigg Boss 17 casted Udaariyan actress. Someone from Udaariyan has previously been on the program.
- Anurag Dobhal:
This YouTuber, also known as The UK 07 Rider, can also be seen in Bigg Boss 17. He has seven million YouTube subscribers and is a moto-vlogger.
- Sunni Arya:
This YouTuber and comedian, better known as Tehelka Prank, can also be seen in te program. He has 697K Instagram followers.
- Rinku Dhawan:
The reputation of Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii Bigg Boss 17 also casted Rinku Dhawan as a contestant.
- Aishwarya Sharma:
Aishwarya Sharma, hailing from Ujjain, the renowned Mahakal city of Madhya Pradesh, has garnered a significant reputation in the world of television serials. Prior to her foray into this industry, she had no previous connection to it, making her journey all the more remarkable. She recently took part in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, further solidifying her presence in the entertainment world.
- Navid Sole:
UK’s ‘sassy’ Navid Sole is pharmacist. He is an international contestant.
- Sana Khan:
Sana Raees Khan is a prominent criminal lawyer renowned for her involvement in the recent Aryan Khan drug case. She gained significant attention for representing Avin Sahu, one of the initial co-accused individuals who successfully secured bail in connection with the drug case.
- Abhishek Kumar:
He is a versatile talent in the entertainment industry, recognized as an actor, model, and social media influencer. He achieved fame primarily through his engaging lip-sync videos on the TikTok platform, earning the title of a TikTok star. Abhishek boasts a vast and dedicated fan following on social media, thanks to his captivating videos and distinctive style. Furthermore, he is known for his role in the Colors TV serial “Udaariyan,” where he portrayed the character of Amrik Virk, sharing the screen with Isha Malviya.
- Arun Srikanth:
Arun Srikanth Mashettey is a dedicated gamer who operates a YouTube channel focused on gaming content. He not only plays games but also actively engages with his followers, encouraging them to participate in gaming activities. With a substantial following of over 598k on Instagram, Arun has established himself as a digital content creator originating from Hyderabad.
- Sonia Bansal:
Soniya Bansal is a professional actress who made her entry into Bollywood through the film “Game 100 Crore Ka,” where she shared the screen with actors like Rahul Roy and Shakti Kapoor. Her journey in the entertainment industry continued as she collaborated with prominent names like Zee, T-series, Venus, and other major labels for various music videos. Following her debut in “Game 100 Crore Ka,” Soniya went on to feature in numerous Hindi and Telugu films, including titles such as “Dubki,” “Naughty Gang,” “Shoorveer,” “Dheera,” and “Yes Boss.”
- Khanzaadi:
Khanzaadi, whose real name is Firoza Khan, is a prominent Indian rapper and songwriter based in India. She gained recognition and fame through her participation in the show MTV Hustle 2.0.
The winner of Bigg Boss 17 in 2023 will be determined through a series of tasks and eliminations. Contestants will compete in various tasks, and eliminations will take place according to the rules set by Bigg Boss. Every weekend, there will be an elimination process. As the show progresses, contestants will be whittled down to the top two finalists, and the ultimate winner will be revealed during the grand finale. The winner will receive the allocated cash prize and other rewards.
