Before the Bigg Boss 17 premiere is scheduled for October 15, let’s take a glimpse of the celebrities who are expected to join the Salman Khan-hosted reality show.
Renowned Bollywood actor Salman Khan is gearing up for the 17th season of his popular reality show, Bigg Boss. The highly-anticipated show is scheduled for an extravagant premiere on Sunday, October 15. According to rumors, it is speculated that actor Ankita Lokhande, accompanied by her husband Vicky Jain, and the writer-standup comedian Munawar Faruqui might be part of the show.
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They usually don’t reveal the contestant list before the show, but as always, the internet is buzzing with guesses about the celebrities who might be on Bigg Boss 17. Here’s a preliminary list of those expected to appear on stage with Salman Khan and enter the Bigg Boss house today.
Munawar Faruqui
After winning Kangana Ranaut’s reality show, Lock Upp, last year, Munawar was said to have been considered for Bigg Boss 16, although it didn’t happen. Once more this year, there are rumors suggesting that he might be a contestant on the show.
Ankita Lokhande-Vicky Jain
Ankita Lokhande has been a beloved figure on Hindi TV for a long time. Apart from her role in Pavitra Rishta, she’s also made a name for herself in movies like Manikarnika, earning praise from both critics and audiences. There’s a rumor that she might be on Bigg Boss 17, but some reports suggest that talks didn’t lead to an agreement due to a fee disagreement.
Jigna Vora
Journalist Jigna Vora was imprisoned on charges related to a senior journalist’s murder conspiracy. This case gained renewed attention with the release of Hansal Mehta’s “Scoop” on Netflix. A report from The Indian Express has now verified that Jigna is set to participate in Bigg Boss 17 as a contestant.
Mannara Chopra
There are rumors circulating that Mannara Chopra, who is Priyanka Chopra’s cousin, may join Salman Khan’s show this year. Mannara has experience in Bollywood with a movie called “Zid” and has also appeared in several Tamil and Telugu films like “Thikka” and “Rogue.”
Manasvi Mamgai
Manasvi, the former Femina Miss India World 2010, began her career as a model and made her debut as a villain alongside Ajay Devgn in Prabhu Dheva’s “Action Jackson.” She has also appeared in various music videos. Notably, she was part of Kajol’s web series “The Trial” and emerged victorious on the American game show, “The Price Is Right.” Numerous online reports are also suggesting her potential participation in Bigg Boss 17.
Aishwarya Sharma and Neil Bhatt
Aishwarya Sharma, who recently appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi, is now the subject of rumors suggesting her entry into Bigg Boss 17, possibly alongside her husband Neil Bhatt, known for his roles in shows like “Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin” and “Smart Jodi.”
BREAKING! Confirmed couple: Ankita Lokhande & Vicky Jain to take approx. 200 outfits inside Bigg Bose 17.
— #BiggBoss_Tak👁 (@BiggBoss_Tak) September 26, 2023
As per the report, They have purchased 200 outfits and plan on not repeating their clothes inside the house.
In the past season, BB11 Runner-up Hina Khan didn't repeat her… pic.twitter.com/oVlbDtzx9k
Additionally, various other names are circulating in relation to the show, including Armaan Malik, Kanwar Dhillon, Isha Malviya, Kirti Mehra (former partner of Elvish Yadav), Faiz Baloch from TikTok, Jay Soni, Sandip Sikcand, and popular YouTubers Anurag Dobhal (also known as UK Rider) and Sunny Arya (famous as Tehelka Prank).
Sana Raees Khan
An inside source closely associated with the show’s production has revealed the definitive list of contestants to Siasat.com. It has come to light that there were some changes made, as Manasvi Mamgai, who was originally set to participate, declined her spot. Instead, lawyer Sana Raees Khan has been added to the lineup.
Sana Raees Khan, the lawyer who played a significant role in Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s drug case in 2021, has garnered significant attention due to her involvement in this high-profile legal matter.
