Bigg Boss 17, starting October 15, has many interesting faces this year. One of the most controversial shows on the Hindi (Indian) small screen these days is based on the theme ‘Dil (Heart), Dimaag (Brain) aur Dum (Guts)’. In addition to many interesting new features, the building has a European design. The reality show has contestants who have been involved in many controversies. The house has famous couples from the television industry like Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain and Aishwarya Sharma-Neil Bhat and singles like Munawar Faruqui, Abhishek Kumar and many others. Let’s take a look at all the names that are rocking this season. People are always looking for their favorites.
Ankita Lokhande
Pavitra Rishta and Manikarnika star Ankita Lokhande is one of the first confirmed names this season. Ankita and her husband Vicky Jain entered the film. Ankita is one of the most sought after actresses in the television industry. The actress, who has been staying away from the public eye for a while, will also entertain his fans with his appearance on Bigg Boss 17. Netizens are appreciating her presence on the show and many famous friends are also showing their support for her. Ankita made her small screen debut as Archana in the popular TV show ‘Pavitra Rishta’ alongside late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. In the house, Ankita revealed that she and Vicky are planning to start a family in the coming year. She wants to have children in their lives.
Vicky Jain
Businessman Vicky Jain, husband of Ankita Lokhande, is one of the contestants of Bigg Boss 17. Vicky Jain has an MBA and is a successful businessman. He is currently serving as the CEO of Mahavir Inspire Group, a diversified conglomerate engaged in various activities, such as coal trading, mining services, weapons, energy, diamonds and real estate. and the house. He has been with Ankita in a long time through a good and tough times. Vicky has already delighted the audience with her presence in the house.
Isha Malviya
Isha Malviya made her acting debut in Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey’s TV drama – Udaariyaan. Here, she played the role of Jasmine Kaur Sandhu. Isha was just 13 years old when she started her modeling career and participated in various beauty pageants. These competitions include “Miss Madhya Pradesh” in 2017, “Shaan of Madhya Pradesh” in 2018, “Miss LNCT Open Competition”, “Miss Teen Icon India, Bhopal” in 2018 and “Miss Teen India Worldwide, where she is the second runner-up in 2019. She entered the show with her ex-beau Abhishek on the first day, but they had a big fight on stage in which she accused him of being too much and being violent with her.
Abhishek Kumar
Abhishek Kumar, known to many for his portrayal of Amrik Singh Virk in the series ‘Udaariyan’, has tied the knot with his rumored ex-girlfriend Isha Malviya. First name Abhishek Pandey, he became famous as an actor for his role as Amrik Singh in ‘Udaariyan’. During Udaariyaan, there were speculations about Abhishek and Isha’s relationship and both of them confirmed that they were the same at the BB 17 launch. The two often share mushy videos on social media and are often seen in each other’s company, sparking dating rumors. Abhishek and Isha also had a big fight on stage in front of Salman Khan. Abhishek Kumar had a great fight at home with many contestants. His quarrel with Khanzaadi escalated into several fights in the house.
Neil Bhatt
Neil Bhatt’s foray into the entertainment industry started when he participated in Kaboom, a dance reality show, where he won first place. His enthusiasm made him appear on the show, eventually establishing his popularity with the Boogie Woogie music show. In 2008, he made his debut in the series “Arslaan”. In 2018, she played opposite Ranveer Singh Vaghela in Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop. He played DCP Virat Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin from October 2020 until the series’ generation leap in June 2023. He got a lot of popularity from Ghum.
Munawar Faruqui
Comedian Munawar Faruqui’s previous seasons of Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi were given credit. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, he was unable to participate in these shows at that time. However, his fans can rejoice because he is part of the reality show this time. The comedian has been at the center of controversy and drama for years, from his arrest to his unexplained marriage to win the first season of Lock Up, making headlines every time . On the day of his arrival, he told the host Salman Khan that he was supposed to participate last year but had to drop out due to his earlier commitments and was eliminated by MC Stan.
Aishwarya Sharma
Both Neil and Aishwarya are seen together in the film. The couple met on the sets of Ghum and fell in love. They soon announced their romance and got married. Like Ankita-Vicky, Neil and Aishwarya are the second TV couple to join the show. Aishwarya Sharma started her television career in 2015, appearing briefly in the show Code Red. The actress not only gained huge popularity but also faced many trolls due to her role in Ghum.
Mannara Chopra
Mannara Chopra, who has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada films, became the first contestant to enter the Bigg Boss 17 house. Mannara is Priyanka Chopra’s cousin who was recently in the news due to the ‘kissing controversy’. At the promotional event of her film ‘Thiragabadara Saami’, filmmaker AS Ravi Kumar Chowdhury kissed her on the cheek. A video of the incident went viral. The actress seemed surprised.
Anurag Dobhal
Continuing to introduce YouTubers and rappers to the show, the makers of Bigg Boss have roped in popular YouTuber Anurag Dobhal in Bigg Boss 17. Anurag Dobhal, popularly known as UK07 Rider, is a motovlogger and social media influencer. He started his career as a YouTuber in January 2018 and has 7.21 million YouTube subscribers. It’s not just YouTube that’s popular. He is also popular on Instagram and has 5.1 million followers. Born on May 3, 1997 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, UK07 Rider is a 25-year-old currently living in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Sana Raees Khan
Sana Raees Khan entered the Bigg Boss 17 house as the 7th contestant to compete in the controversial reality show. Sana is the famous lawyer for Aryan Khan’s recent drug case. She also represented Avin Sahu, who was among the first accused to be granted bail in the case. When host Salman Khan asked her about her personality, Sana described herself as “feisty” and someone who believes in “righteousness”. Netizens were excited to see her in the movie.
Arun Mashettey
Arun Srikanth Mashetey is a famous gamer from South. He plays games and tells his followers to play games. He has 6 lakh followers on Instagram. He is a digital content creator from Hyderabad.
Sunny Arya (Tehelka Bhai)
Sunny Arya, also known as Tehelka Bhai, is a comedian. He prank on people, shares content on social media and is known for his viral videos. He talked about being able to see people before they make a joke so it doesn’t fall on him.
Khanzaadi
Feroza Khan, popularly known as Khanzaadi, also entered the Bigg Boss 17 house last night. She is a rapper and singer who always impresses her fans with her singing skills. Feroza was seen on the rap show Hustle 2.0, where she competed against some famous rappers and singers. Khanzaadi describes herself as a ‘free bird’ and is ready to show her true self in the show.
Jigna Vora
Jigna Vora is a name that needs no introduction. She is a former Indian journalist, who recently became famous for a web show made on her life. Karishma Tanna revealed her controversial life in Jigna Vora again and came out in the limelight. Her autobiography Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison inspired the web series 2023. She was falsely accused of being involved in the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey and jailed under MCOCA. Now she is a professional tarot card reader.
Rinku Dhawan
In more than two decades of showbiz journey, Rinku Dhawan has appeared in shows like Yeh Vaada Raha, Gupta Brothers, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha, among others. She is married to television actor Kiran Karmakar with whom she acted in ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ and plays his on-screen sister. It was in 2017, they called it quits and separated it.
Soniya Bansal
Soniya Bansal, who hails from Agra, started her career as a model and made her Bollywood debut with Shakti Kapoor’s ‘Game 100 Crore Ka’. Moreover, she also acted in the South Indian film, Dheera, where she played an important role. Apart from this, Soniya has featured in various music videos for popular brands. She was also a part in the web drama ‘Shoorveer’ where she played the role of Rimi Choudhary.
Navid Sole
Navid Sole’s entry in Bigg Boss has left everyone divided. Navid works as a pharmacist in London and has Italian and Persian origins. The 29-year-old has 91.9K followers on social media. Her bio reads: “Sassy Pharmacist.” He shares fun and knowledge about his field and also hosts his talk show with the audience. Not only that, Navid also participated in a reality show called “Celebs go dating”.
