First look of the 'Bigg Boss OTT' house at Film City

The bedroom in the under-construction house

With only days to go before Karan Johar rings the curtain up on Bigg Boss OTT and adds a dash of "over-the-top drama" to the popular reality show, work on the Bigg Boss house is on in full swing. mid-day got a glimpse of the elaborate set that is being constructed at Film City in Goregaon. The art design team has lent a bohemian chic look to the house.

"A team of 50 workers are toiling in alternate shifts to complete the house in time. If all goes as per plan, the property will be ready by August 6," reveals a source. The Voot Select show will see 15 contestants enter the house along with the filmmaker-host on August 8. However, staying true to the format of the series, Johar will not be a resident, instead making regular appearances to interact with the housemates, check on them and take them to task when necessary. While Johar will bring his signature sass to the digital version of the reality show, superstar Salman Khan will continue to front the television series.

Karan Johar

mid-day contacted Voot, which remained unavailable for comment.

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