Bigg Boss – Indian reality TV show
Bigg Boss” is an Indian reality TV show based on the international show “Big Brother.” A reality show involves participants who reside together in a house, cut off from the rest of the world, and are continuously monitored by cameras. They are required to complete various challenges, and every week they nominate each other for elimination. The viewers then vote to keep their preferred contestants, and the one with the least votes is expelled from the house.
The program is well-known for its contentious nature and the dramatic spectacle it provides, with participants often engaging in arguments and conflicts. Famous personalities serve as hosts of the show, and every season features a distinct concept and architectural style for the house.
“Bigg Boss” has completed 16 seasons as of 2023, and it is a highly popular show in India, with a huge fan following. The show has been criticized for promoting negativity and being too scripted, but it remains a favorite of many viewers.
Contestants participating in the show are typically restricted to the house for approximately three months and are prohibited from utilizing electronic devices or contacting individuals outside of the house.
The house is equipped with cameras and microphones, which record the activities and conversations of the contestants around the clock. The show is edited and broadcast daily in episodes that are about an hour long each.
Apart from completing tasks, the contestants are also expected to entertain the audience with their personalities and interactions with each other. This often leads to conflicts and drama, with some contestants forming alliances and others developing rivalries.
The show is known for its weekly elimination process, which is determined by audience voting. The contestant who receives the least number of votes is evicted from the house. The final winner of the show is determined by audience voting in the last week of the season.
Over the years, Bigg Boss has had several famous and controversial contestants, including actors, models, and reality TV stars. Some of them have used the show as a platform to boost their careers, while others have been criticized for their behavior and actions on the show.
The winners were determined by audience voting or other methods depending on the season.
Bigg Boss 16 (2022-2023) – MC Stan
Bigg Boss 15 (2021-2022) – Tejasswi Prakash
Bigg Boss 14 (2020-2021) – Rubina Dilaik
Bigg Boss 13 (2019-2020) – Sidharth Shukla
Bigg Boss 12 (2018) – Dipika Kakar
Bigg Boss 11 (2017) – Shilpa Shinde
Bigg Boss 10 (2016-2017) – Manveer Gurjar
Bigg Boss 9 (2015-2016) – Prince Narula
Bigg Boss 8 (2014-2015) – Gautam Gulati
Bigg Boss 7 (2013) – Gauahar Khan