25 September,2021 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Salman Khan
Salman Khan launched the latest season of Bigg Boss earlier this week. The contestants are in for a wild ride in the jungle with VishwasunTREE accompanying them in their journey. The Bigg Boss house is about to witness a 'dangal' like never before with the theme being 'sankat in the jungle'. Let's check out the confirmed contestants set to get locked in for five months!
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During the launch event on Thursday, it was announced that the second runner-up of Bigg Boss OTT, Shamita Shetty will join Pratik this season.
Likewise, first runner-up of Bigg Boss OTT, choreographer Nishant Bhat too will join Shamita and Pratik, the makers announced.
Brother of Bigg Boss 13 contestant Asim Riaz, Umar Riaz confirmed that he will be a contestant on Bigg Boss 15. Umar is a doctor by profession, and was recently seen in music videos alongside Dalljiet Kaur and Saba Khan. "Guys it's confirmed that ill be entering #bb15 house. Iv always considered myself lucky to have all of you supporting me all this while. I hope and wish ull be support me in this journey as well Folded hands," he wrote on Twitter.
Telly actress Donal Bisht will also participate in Bigg Boss 15. "How I behave, what I am, everything you wanted to know about me⦠This is the time. Do not miss it," she said in a video message confirming her status in the show.
Karan, known for TV shows like 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai', 'Dil Hi Toh Hai', and several reality shows, will be one of the inmates this season. The actor was in the news recently for his breakup with Anusha Dandekar who had accused him of cheating, however he denied all claims.
Known for playing the lead role of Ragini Maheshwari in 'Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur' and her stint on 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10', Tejasswi will also be entering Bigg Boss 15 as one of the contestants.
Simba Nagpal, who plays Virat Singh in the popular TV show 'Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki,' will be an inmate on Bigg Boss 15. A recent promo confirmed him as one of the contestants on the show.
Model Sahil Shroff, who made his debut in Hindi films with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Don', is another confirmed contestant. According to a report in IANS, sources from the production confirmed the news about Sahil's participation in the show.
Splitsvilla fame Miesha Iyer is also said to be entering the Bigg Boss 15 house. She was also seen in Ace of Space with Pratik Sahejpal and Divya Agarwal.
Vishal Kotian is known for his roles on popular TV shows like 'Mahabharat' and 'Akbar Ka Bal Birbal'. Kotian has a massive fan following thanks to his TV stints.
Another promo unveiled on Voot Select confirmed singer Akasa Singh for Bigg Boss season 15. In the video, Akasa is seen performing on her song 'Naagin', and it'll be interesting to see what the singer brings to the BB table.
'Titliyaan Wargaa' hitmaker Afsana Khan was also confirmed to be on the show, but the singer backed out while she was in quarantine. Reports suggest that Khan suffered from panic attacks, and hence, decided to withdraw herself from the show.
With the new season just around the corner, who are you rooting for this time around?
Also read: Bigg Boss 15: Confirmed contestants, date, theme, time - all you need to know
