Bigg Boss is back with its 16th edition. Director Sajid Khan has also joined 'Big Boss' 16 as a contestant. He was one of the celebrities accused in the #Metoo movement. This is Sajid's first television appearance since the #Metoo accusations against him. Although, he did not mention the harassment rumours but he said that he sat at home for four years after Humshakals failing. He also said that he got arrogant when his earlier films became a success. This move also received criticism on social media
Lets look at other contestatnt joining the show
Abdu Rozik
He is a 19-year-old singer from Tazakistan. One of his clips 'burgir' became viral on the social media video and was also mentioned during the premiere.
MC Stan
He is a musician and some of his successful tracks include 'Shana Bann', 'I'm Done', and 'Insaaniyat'. He revealed that that his mother purchased a TV for Rs 70,000 to see him on TV.
Priyanka Choudhary
She plays the lead character in the Colors show Udaariyaan.
Archana Gautam
She is a model-turned-actor and also a politician. She won Miss Uttar Pradesh in 2017 and won the 'Miss Bikini India' title in 2018. She also starred in films like Haseena Parker and Great Grand Masti.
Shalin Bhanot
He first appeared in the show Roadies in 2004. He then went on to win Nach Baliye 4 with his former partner Dalljiet Kaur. He also starred in Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel.
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia
She plays the lead character of Meher in the show Choti Sarrdaarni. She also did cameos in shows like Udaariyaan and Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki.
Priyanka Choudhary
She plays the lead character Tejo Singh Virk in the Colors show Udaariyaan.
Ankit Gupta
Ankit is the co-star of Priyanka Choudhary's on Udaariyaan. He also appeared in Sadda Haq as Parth Kashyap and Begusarai as Garv Priyom Thakur.
Gautam Vig
He started his career as a model and made his acting debut with Naamkarann. He also acted in shows like Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2 and Tantra.
Shiv Thakare
He is the winner of second season of Bigg Boss Marathi. He also participated in other reality shows like MTV Roadies and The Anti Social Network.
Sumbul Touqeer Khan
She is well-known for her role in the show Imlie. After she quit the show, she appeared in a music video 'Ishq Ho Gaya' along with her Imlie co-star Fahmaan Khan.
Manya Singh
She was the first runner-up at the Miss India pageant in 2020.
Tina Datta
She became famous after she played the role of Ichcha in Uttaran. She also participated in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.
Sreejita De
Sreejita De marked her television debut with Kasautii Zindagii Kay and went on to star in Tashan, Annu Ki Ho Gayee Waah Bhai Waah, and eventually Uttaran.
Soundarya Sharma
Soundarya Sharma played the lead role in the movie Ranchi Diaries which was produced by actor Anupam Kher. She also won the award for 'Best Debutante' at the Jharkhand Film Festival foe the film.
Gori Nagori
Gori Nagori is a performer who was introduced on the show asHaryana's Shakira. She got noticed after Nilu Rangili's song 'Le Photo Le'.
This season of Bigg Boss is going to be different in every which way. This year, the house is designed as a circus and even has ‘welcome to the circus' written at the entry.
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