The 18th season of Bigg Boss is one of the most awaited shows among the audience and is going to add a new set of contestants who in return offer a lot of drama, entertainment and surprises. This season includes not only famous television personalities but also many other professionals and therefore a lot of different people with a lot of different stories came under one house . After a gap of a year, Salman Khan is back as the host of the show and this time too the audience is not going to miss the chance of watching the host’s enchanting and witty self. The audience is however curious as to how these contestants will co-exist, compete and forge ties with one another in the house. As the fresh season commences, here’s a look at the confirmed list of contestants that have entered the Bigg Boss 18 house.
Bigg Boss 18 grand premiere
Bigg Boss Season 18 will begin airing on Colors TV, on Sunday, 6th October and the hype is real! The pioneer Bigg Boss house’s first look pictures have been shared and made public, however, the very names of the contestants, are still a mystery. It’s all in the name of tv viewer audience policy, which will get me making the official announcements. And another big news that desi audiences want to know is about Salman Khan’s fee for ‘Bigg Boss’ season 18. As per the recent article coming up in Her Zindagi, the actor has apparently quoted a mind-blowing amount of 60 crores a month for the upcoming season of Bigg Boss.
Bigg Boss 18: Salman Khan’s whopping fee
Reports in the media and even among fans suggest that the starring actor has certainly hiked his pay as compared to the previous season. His earnings are composed of both per-episode royalties and a certain amount for the season contract, which also confirms the sum of approximately Rs 60 crores per month. In fact, should the season last for 15 weeks like the earlier one, the actor may very well earn upwards of Rs 250 crores over this period. Salman Khan’s charm is so great that the talent fee bidded for him exceeds the cost estimations of some of the high-grossing Indian films. For example, the payment he gets is much more than the cost of S S Rajamouli and Prabhas’s Baahubali (Rs 180 crores) and even Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s recently released Stree 2 (Rs 60 crores). It also goes higher than the production costs of Rajnikanth’s Jailer (Rs 200 crores), Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki (Rs 120 crores), and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal (Rs 100 crores). This amount is quite a lot and is why the term star is often used to him in the industry.
Final list of contestants of Bigg Boss 18 with Salman Khan
1). Shehzada Dhami
Shehzada began her career in the TV Industry as a contestant in a reality series named ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi‘ where Shehnaaz Gill and Paras Chhabra participated. Later on, he made his acting debut in the television show Yeh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka but became a star with his role as Arman, in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai however because of Sexual Harassment allegations, Shehzada and Pratiksha Honmukhe who was his co-star in the series were sacked from the show.
2). Arfeen Khan
A life coach and motivational speaker and also a good friend to the superstar Hrithik Roshan, Arfeen Khan is now competing in Bigg Boss 18. He has an extensive clientele of actors and business tycoons whose assay is change management and motivation, including, Hrithik. Whenever he enters the house, it is a mix of aspiration and treachery and the audience is always eager to see how those coaching techniques will work in such a varied and ever-changing setting as the show.
3). Shrutika Arjun Raaj
Well-known South Indian actress Shrutika Arjun Raaj is also a comedian who has waltzed into Bigg Boss 18. Due to her incredible comedic timing and great acting attributes in the South Indian film industry, Shrutika is now coming to the house with all her Giselle charms. The audience is looking forward to this season as they are optimistic about her energetic self which would add more highlights to the show.
4). Vivian Dsena
Vivian Dsena is a leading personality of Indian television, he is an actor by profession and considered a very talented heartthrob. For many years, he used to get offers to be a part of Bigg Boss but it is only now that he has taken a step into the reality show. Besides his acting skills, Vivian has always been in the news for personal reasons as well. He tied the knot with an Egyptian journalist Nouran Aly whose relationship and marriage was kept under wraps for an extended period. The two share a daughter named Layan.Vivian is one of the contenders for Bigg Boss 18 and is an actress in UK television, and with her attractive personality and the loyal supporters she has managed to gather over the years, it is understandable that her participation in this season of Bigg Boss is awaited as she would bring a lot of excitement and intrigue to the house.
5). Tajinder Bagga
Tajinder Bagga, a politician has also become a contestant of Bigg Boss 18 house and this has also lent a political vibe to the proceedings. Bagga is known for being an unapologetic critic who is always taking a stance on issues and is actively involved in politics so his inclusion is sure to cause some commotion and add another level to the program. UK audiences are curious as to how he copes with the environment inside the house – which many may judge to be unbearable – mixing politics and reality tv of such extremes.
6). Sara Arfeen Khan
Arfeen Khan who is a contestant in Bigg Boss 18 has been accompanied by his wife Sara Khan. They both have entered the controversial show together which also means a lot of personal and emotional issues will come along. Arfeen is said to be some sort of a life coach, which is preferable, yet his wife adds an interesting twist as well to the journey in the house. The Salsa fans are eager to focus: on who and how from the couple will be able to deal with the cruelty and large amounts of drama it entails.
7). Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte
The new video promo of Bigg Boss 18 proves that Advocate Gunaratna Sadavarte is ready to step foot in the house. His name also cropped up with allegations of having been suspended from the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa. A few days back, ETimes carried news headlines that the State Bar Council suspended him for practice for two years on allegations of professional forgery by that notoriously litigating advocate. It also read that he was held not just culpable for professional misconduct, but what is called “other misconduct.” as defined in the Advocates Act of 1961 – Section 35.
8). Shilpa Shirodkar
A veteran actress of the 90s Bollywood, Shilpa Shirodkar is ready to showcase her stardom on Bigg Boss 18. She made her Bollywood debut in 1989 in Ramesh Sippy’s Bhrashtachar where she had the chance of working with Bollywood legends like Mithun Chakraborty and Rekha. Shilpa went on to do several films through which overshadowed the 90’s earning her quite a number of fans. Apart from her acting career, Shilpa’s lineage makes the headlines too – her elder sister Namrata Shirodkar is a former actress and wife to the Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu. It will be exciting to see Shilpa enter Bigg Boss 18 as she is bound to take the audience on a journey back in time and evoking emotions of apprehension as she fits into the role of the reality performer.
9). Chahat Pandey
Chahat has worked in multiple television shows such as Tenali Rama’, Hamari Bahu Silk, Laal Ishq’, and Durga- Mata Ki Chhaya.For a long time, there have been ongoing controversies concerning the cast of Hamari Bahu Silk who are said to have not been paid salaries. Chahat and her co-star Zaan Khan stepped out and made these complaints. To add context, Chahat recently lost in the Madhya Pradesh Damoh constituency assembly elections being an Aam Aadmi Party candidate. She managed to get 2,292 as 1.22 percent of total votes cast. The BJP candidate, Jayant Malaiya emerged victorious in the elections with a total 112,278 votes.
10). Hema Sharma
Hema Sharma is infamously known as Viral Bhabhi. This reality show made Hema an overnight star. Hema, known for her role in Dabangg 3, refers to herself as Viral Bhabhi after her short dancing videos, Reels, and pictures on different platforms went viral. Notably it was in a social media outburst that posted apparently in June 2023 Hema claimed that in 2019 she was beaten up by Salim Khan’s bouncers when she tried to meet him for a picture. This season allowed her to come up close and personal with the stunner.
11). Alice Kaushik
Add on to the list of some may have or may not know is Alice Kaushik for one of the audiences’ favourite bahus in the TV and she will be entering the house. She gained a lot of fame with the show Pandya Store in which she portrayed the character of Raavi Pandya. Alice began her acting career with a mythological show Suryaputra Karn and after that has been widely recognized for her role in integrated drama Kahan Hum Kahan Tum where she played the antagonist. While working on the Pandya Store, Alice fell in love with co-star Kanwar Dhillon, a romance she later confirmed. Rajat Dalal. Bigg Boss 18 house suddenly is already in a storm as the contestant Ragat who is known for his controversies and fitness oriented personality has joined. Even though Rajat is famously blunt and tends to stir up trouble, there exists other aspects of him: a person who loves health and does fitness.
12). Rajat Dalal
A lot of news has surfaced on the net recently revealing that Rajat Dalal has entered the Bigg Boss 18 house, a house that is known for endless controversies and back in the house, he has also been on a fitness journey. Rajat’s temperament is well known for the numerous tabloid controversies he has had over the years, which is why he is loved as much, if not more, for his active commitment to health and fitness. The fans are particularly excited to see how much of a spin his personality will put in the house this time.
13). Eisha Singh
Eisha Singh is another new entry in Bigg Boss 18, who has gained popularity through her work in various serials like Ishq Subhan Allah, Sirf Tum, Bekaaboo, and others. Recently, the actor was in the limelight for getting close to one of her co-stars in Bekaboo, Shalin Bhanot. Shalin was in attendance at a few pivotal functions, increasing the linking up theories. Shalin’s car launch ceremony, sending him off for Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, or in the audience instead of on stage, went to Eisha, to regard and cheer him on.
14). Muskan Bamne
Rising to prominence as Pakhi on the well-received television drama Anupamaa, Muskan Bamne became a familiar face. After this she landed a significant character in Haseena Parkar, a film by Shraddha Kapoor, achieving her dream of becoming an actress. Although Muskan’s character gained her fame and a plethora of fandom from Anupamaa, she opted to quit the series when it was advanced and made a comeback after a few years because she was too young to play a mother in real life. In this case, it is certain that owing to her acting skills and presence on screen, the audience will not only welcome but also be entertained when Muskan is spotted on Bigg Boss 18.
15). Avinash Mishra
Avinash Mishra is one of the most popular actors in Indian television and has made a strong mark with his acting and charming looks. This 29-year-old actor began his television career with the show Sethji as Bajirao and got recognized immediately. Over the years, Avinash has starred in many popular television serials which include, Mariam Khan – Reporting Live, Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, Ishqbaaz, Titli and recently Meetha Khatta Pyaar Humara. His different avatars have proved his worth and earned him devoted followers. Thus, Avinash’s entry into Bigg Boss 18 is sure to be full of both drama as well as appeal for the viewers.
16). Nyraa Banerjee
Nyrraa Banerji is a well-known actor with some very different and unusual roles in the television projects and she will be entering the house with her great curiosity. The actress was most recently seen on season 13 of the action-adventure reality competition Khatron Ke Khiladi. Nyyraa’s water stunts were the pain of contention throughout her experience, however, that busy actress managed to display some outrageous comic timing on the series and had her supporters delighted. The last fictional show on television for her was Pishachini. Nyrraa also enjoys good usage in the south Indian Industry as she has featured in several Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies.
17). Karan Veer Mehra
Karan Veer Mehra made headlines after winning the Khatron Ke Khiladi season 14, a popular stunt-based reality television, reaffirming a new height that he has attained in his career. Karan has a knack for danger and thrill seeking, and has made provision to undertake another challenge, implicating Karan in the Bigg Boss 18 house.In recent times, Asim Riaz has been a constant distraction for him as the both of them have been taking various digs at each other through their social media handles. Fans have been quite vocal about the ongoing rivalry on social media, but undoubtedly Karan’s stay in the Bigg Boss house will have its own share of drama and as such makes him one of the most buzzed about contestants this season.
18). Chum Darang
Chum Darang, who has well captured the scenes of hits such as Gangubai Kathiawadi and Badhaai Do, is geared up to make her reality television debut from Bigg Boss 18. She became popular for her role in the Badhaai Do film opposite Bhumi Pednekar and Rajkumar Rao, in which she played the character of Bhumi’s girlfriend. The movie was well received thanks to its forward looking narrative, and more importantly, Chum’s performance was so captivating and credible that it overshadowed several others. Apart from being an actress, Chum has also bagged a number of beauty pageants and hence this shows a multifaceted woman who is successful in more than one area.
How Salman Khan became Bigg Boss host
For some time now, we have been watching Salman Khan through the years every season of Big Brother from the very beginning turning this reality show into a lifelong passion for him and the fans alike.It is hard to imagine anyone else taking up his position even after noting that the series began with the likes of Arshad Warsi and Amitabh Bachchan and it was only later that Salman came in. Every single time he has taken a break from hosting the show, be it due to legal issues or for his film duties, the ratings of the show have dropped significantly. The verdict from the viewers is loud and clear: Bigg Boss as a franchise cannot survive without Salman. While it is evident that the storyline, the intrigue while the whole star cast draws in a crowd, it is Salman who actually makes it all a whole complete perfect sutradhar. This is an inextricable bond which is the reason why the producers of Bigg Boss are always ready to raise his remuneration for every new season.
FAQs
Q: How much does Salman Khan make for Bigg Boss 18?
Ans: For season 18 of Bigg Boss, it is reported that Salman Khan will be paid a whopping Rs 250 crore for appearing as the host. He is one of the highest-paid Indian TV anchors or hosts. Sources also suggest that Salman is even charging Rs 60 crore a month for the show, which is, of course, higher than the cost of a few big-budget films such as Baahubali and Jailer.
Q: Who gifted Salman Khan a ‘Bhagavad Gita’ during ‘Bigg Boss 18’?
Ans: During the course of the show ‘Bigg Boss 18’, Salman Khan received a remarkable gift from another esteemed member, who is a spiritual leader named Aniruddh Acharya, who handed him the book called ‘The Bhagavad Gita.’ This was seen and posted on so many platforms as people thanked him for such humility towards a spiritual man such as himself.
Q: Will we get to see Salman Khan in the upcoming Bigg Boss season?
Ans: Today, even television can get you that much money and that too in little over a month. If sources can be believed, let alone any other, Bollywood actor Salman Khan will earn this amount of money in a span of six weeks, After taking the job of the new season of Bigg Boss.
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