The 16th edition of the reality show, Bigg Boss, concluded yesterday, and resulted in the unexpected win of Pune rapper MC Stan, who took home the trophy and the prize money of Rs 31 lakh. Stan shared the stage with his friend Shiv Thakare, who secured the second spot after defeating fan-favourite Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. While public opinion largely indicated that the gong would be lifted by Thakare or Choudhary, Stan’s win came as a surprise to attendees and the winner alike. 

Talking to the media after the end of the show, Thakare, who recently won the Marathi edition of the show, said, “I and Priyanka were good players. MC Stan is a good guy and never played for the trophy. And that’s what made him the winner. I have always said this whenever I was asked, Stan was a perfect fit for the show. He deserves to be the winner in every way.”