Bigg Boss 17: Confirmed list of contestants of the latest season of Salman Khan hosted show

Bigg Boss 17 is all set to premiere on October 15 and it is going to see many interesting faces. One of the most controversial reality show will be based on the theme of ‘Dil, Dimaag aur Dum’ this time. Apart from many interesting and new things that audience will get to see this season, the house has a European design. The reality show will also see contestants, who have been a part of several controversies. The house will feature some very popular couples from the television industry and also single contestants. Let’s take a look at the names, who will be seen this season.

Pavitra Rishta and Manikarnika fame Ankita Lokhande was one of the first confirmed names this season. Ankita will be entering the show with her husband Vicky Jain. Ankita is one of the most sought after actresses in television industry. The actress, who stayed away from the limelight for a while, is now preparing to delight her fans with her upcoming appearance on Bigg Boss 17. Netizens are eagerly anticipating her presence on the show and are already showing their support.

Businessman Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande’s husband, is all set to get locked inside the Bigg Boss 17 house. Vicky Jain holds an MBA degree and is a successful entrepreneur. He presently holds the position of Managing Director at Mahavir Inspire Group, a diverse conglomerate engaged in a range of sectors, such as coal trading, washery operations, logistics, power generation, diamonds, and real estate. He has been with Ankita through thick and thin.

Jigna Vora is a name that needs no introduction. She is a former Indian journalist, who became a household name in recent times owing to a web show made on her life. Her controversial life was portrayed by Karishma Tanna and Jigna Vora came into limelight once again. Her biographical memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison inspired the 2023 web series. She was falsely accused of having a connection in the murder of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey and was booked under MCOCA. Currently, she is into tarot card reading.

Comedian Munawar Faruqui had been offered the previous seasons of Bigg Boss and Khatron Ke Khiladi. Regrettably, due to prior commitments, he couldn’t partake in those shows at that time. However, his fans can rejoice as there’s a strong possibility of him joining the show this time. The comedian has been in controversies and drama over the years, ranging from his arrests to his undisclosed marriage and winning the first season of Lock Upp, consistently making headlines.

In over a two-decade long journey in showbiz, Rinku Dhawan has been a part of shows such as Yeh Vaada Raha, Gupta Brothers, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha amongst others. She was married to television actor Kiran Karmakar with whom she starred in ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ and played his on-screen sister. It was in 2017, they called it quits and went their separate ways.

Abhishek Kumar, known to many for his portrayal of Amrik Singh Virk in the series “Udaariyan,” is set to reunite with his former co-star, Isha Malviya. Originally named Abhishek Pandey, he gained fame as an actor for his role as Amrik Singh in “Udaariyan.” During Udaariyaan, there were speculations about Abhishek and Isha being in a relationship. The pair frequently shared mushy videos on social media and were often seen in each other’s company, fueling dating rumors. Nevertheless, both actors refuted the dating rumors and referred to each other as close friends.

Neil Bhatt’s foray into the entertainment industry began when he participated in Kaboom, a dance reality show, where he clinched the first position. His enthusiasm propelled him from one show to the next, ultimately establishing his popularity through the iconic dance show, Boogie Woogie. In 2008, he marked his acting debut with the show “Arslaan.” In 2018, he played Ranveer Singh Vaghela’s antagonist in Roop – Mard Ka Naya Swaroop. He played DCP Virat Chavan in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin from October 2020 to the show’s generation leap in June 2023. He won massive popularity with Ghum.

Neil and Aishwarya will be seen together in the show. The couple met on the sets of Ghum and fell in love. Instantly, they announced roka and got married later. Like Ankita-Vicky, Neil and Aishwarya will be another telly couple to be in the show. Aishwarya Sharma Bhatt began her television career in 2015, briefly appearing on the show Code Red. The actress not only garnered massive popularity but also faced a lot of trolls due to her grey-shaded role in Ghum.

Isha made her debut as an actress with Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey’s produced TV show – Udaariyaan. Here’s she played the role of Jasmine Kaur Sandhu. Isha was just 13 years old, when she embarked on her modeling journey and took part in various beauty pageants. These competitions included ‘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 was the 2nd runner-up in 2019.