Today’s ‘Bigg Boss 18’ Finale: Winner to Receive ₹50 Lakh and Trophy; Ravi Kishan Also Hosted This Season
The much-awaited grand finale of ‘Bigg Boss 18’ is taking place today. The show’s host, Salman Khan, will announce the winner’s name in just a few hours. This will reveal who among Vivian Dsena, Chum Darang, Avinash Mishra, Rajat Dalal, Karan Veer Mehra, and Isha Singh will emerge as the winner of Bigg Boss 18.
Additionally, the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 18’ will be awarded ₹50 lakh in cash and a dazzling trophy.
Ravi Kishan and Ekta Kapoor Also Hosted Special Segments of Bigg Boss 18
Ravi Kishan played a significant role in hosting ‘Bigg Boss 18.’ He shot a special segment titled “Hai Daiya, Ravi Bhaiya Ke Saath Garda Uda Denge,” which added excitement to the show.
Additionally, Ekta Kapoor also hosted a segment of the show, making her contribution equally memorable.
Bigg Boss Controversies: The Most Notorious Moments So Far
Bigg Boss is known for being one of the most controversial TV shows. Filled with love, friendship, and fights, it has seen many dramatic moments over the years. Here are some of the biggest controversies related to Bigg Boss:
Controversy 1 – Fashion designer Imam Siddique participated in Bigg Boss 6. During the show, Imam tried to scare Ashka Goradia and even indulged in gossiping with Salman Khan.
Controversy 2 – Actress Rakhi Sawant has appeared in several seasons of Bigg Boss. Once, she revealed to the media that she used to hide food in the Bigg Boss house for her own enjoyment. Additionally, she once spat in her coffee so that no one else could drink it.
Controversy 3 – Swami Om was a contestant in Bigg Boss 10. He threw his urine on fellow housemates’ family members, which led to him getting slapped in return.
Controversy 4 – Dolly Bindra participated in Bigg Boss 4. During the show, she raised her hand on Shweta Tiwari and also misbehaved with her family members.
Controversy 5 – Priyanka Jagga appeared in Bigg Boss 10. She behaved very badly with the other contestants, and because of her actions, Salman Khan himself had to evict Priyanka from the show.
Bigg Boss OTT: A Journey Through the Seasons
Bigg Boss OTT premiered on August 8, 2021, with Karan Johar as the host. Divya Agarwal emerged as the winner and was awarded ₹25 lakh as her prize.
The second season of Bigg Boss OTT began on June 17, 2023, hosted by Salman Khan. Famous YouTuber Elvish Yadav won the season, receiving ₹25 lakh in cash and a sparkling trophy. Elvish made history as the first contestant to win the show with a wild card entry.
The premiere of Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 took place on June 21, 2024. The season was hosted by Anil Kapoor, and model-actress Sana Makbul claimed the victory. As the winner, she was awarded the trophy along with ₹25 lakh in cash.
Bigg Boss: From Netherlands to India’s TV Screens
The concept of Bigg Boss was borrowed from the Netherlands’ show Big Brother. The first episode of the Indian version aired on November 3, 2006. The first season was hosted by Arshad Warsi, followed by Shilpa Shetty hosting the second season, which began on August 17, 2008. Shilpa, who was the winner of Big Brother, brought her expertise to the show.
The third season was hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, but it didn’t gain as much popularity as the earlier ones. The show truly found its rhythm when Salman Khan took over as the host in Season 4. His unique style was a hit with the audience, and the show saw a surge in TRP ratings.
As of now, 17 seasons of Bigg Boss have aired, and the 18th season is currently on-air.
