India’s most significant and often controversial reality show, ‘Bigg Boss,’ is all set to return with its 17th season, promising fresh contestants and themes. The show will continue to be hosted by the charismatic Salman Khan, who will once again take on the role of entertaining the audience and guiding the participants in their journey to conduct themselves decently. Dabangg Khan has been the face of ‘Bigg Boss’ for an impressive 14-year run, and he also successfully hosted Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 earlier this year.
A Glimpse of What’s to Come
Recently, the show’s makers unveiled a teaser on Instagram, featuring Salman Khan in a new avatar with a distinctive hairstyle. In the promo, Salman Khan is seen sporting short hair, showcasing three distinct looks. He says in the video, “Abhi tak sirf Bigg Boss ki aankh dekhi hai. Ab dikhenge unke teen avatar.” The video then transitions to Salman Khan dressed in a pink outfit, symbolizing “Dil” (heart). The second avatar represents “Dimaag” (mind), and the third one embodies “Dum” (strength). Salman Khan concludes with, “Abhi ke liye itna hi, promo hua khatam.” It’s clear that the makers are committed to making this season more captivating and entertaining, and the first promo has generated considerable excitement.
A Global Franchise with an Indian Flavor
‘Bigg Boss‘ is an Indian reality show franchise inspired by the Dutch reality show ‘Big Brother.’ It has multiple versions available internationally through OTT platforms.
From Sony TV to Colors TV
The franchise debuted in Hindi in 2006 on Sony TV and has continued on Colors TV from season two onwards. The show employs various techniques, including a scripted back-to-basics environment, weekly tasks, evictions, competitions set by Bigg Boss, and the iconic “confession room” where housemates interact with Bigg Boss and nominate fellow housemates for eviction. The last contestant standing is declared the winner.
Bigg Boss’s Previous Hosts
Apart from Salman Khan, other renowned personalities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, and Arshad Warsi have also hosted the show. In the previous season, rapper MC Stan emerged as the winner, with Shiv Thakare as the runner-up, and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary secured the third position.
Bigg Boss OTT
This year, Salman assumed the hosting duties for the second season of Bigg Boss OTT, following the first season, which was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar.YouTuber Elvish Yadav emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, with his friend Abhishek Malhan, also known as Fukra Insaan, as the first runner-up. Meanwhile, Divya Aggarwal became the winner of the first-ever OTT season of this popular TV reality show.
Anticipation Builds
As the anticipation for the 17th season of ‘Bigg Boss’ builds, fans are eagerly waiting to see the fresh twists and dynamics that Salman Khan and the show’s makers have in store. The legacy of ‘Bigg Boss’ continues to thrive as it prepares to entertain audiences once again with its unique blend of drama, challenges, and real-life interactions.
