Updated On: 07 October, 2024 08:32 AM IST | Oshin Fernandes
The much-awaited reality television show `Bigg Boss 18` premiered on Sunday. Bollywood superstar and host Salman Khan introduced the lineup of contestants for this season. Check out the full list of confirmed participants

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Chaahat Pandey, a well-known television actress, made her TV debut with `Pavitra Bandhan` in 2016. In 2023, she ventured into politics and contested in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections, marking a significant shift in her career trajectory.
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Avinash Mishra has been a popular name in the TV industry, and he rose to fame with his roles in shows like `Yeh Teri Galiyan` as well as `Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke`. It will be interesting to see how this TV heartthrob plays on the show.

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Shehzada Dhami is making his first appearance on a reality show and is popular for his roles in `Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka!`, `Choti Sarrdaarni`, `Shubh Shagun`, and `Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai`.
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Shilpa Shirodkar is a veteran actress, who ventured into television shows. She is all set to showcase her personality on `Bigg Boss 18`.

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Shrutika Arjun is a former actress who has worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. However, she quit the industry and later returned to TV for the reality series `Cooku with Comali`, where she emerged as the winner.
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Nyrraa Banerjee has finally made her way to `Bigg Boss` after many speculations about her participation over the years. She is a popular face in the television and OTT space.

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Chum Darang is an Indian model, actress, social activist, and entrepreneur and has several beauty pageants to her name. She has worked on major projects like `Badhaai Do` and `Gangubai Kathiawadi` to name a few.
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Karanveer Mehta is back on another reality show after winning `Khatron Ke Khiladi`. Will he win this show too, or will his journey take a different route?

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Alice Kaushik is an Indian television actress known for her role in the popular show `Pandya Store`. The actress had a troubled childhood, as her father committed suicide when she was very young.
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`Anupamaa` actress Muskaan Bamne has also joined the show this season. She’s immensely popular with the television audience.

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Embroiled in several controversies, including one with Carry Minati, it will be worth watching how Rajat Dalal keeps up with the rules in the house.
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Sara Arfeen Khan has entered the show with her life coach husband Arfeen Khan.

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Also known as the Viral Bhabhi, Hema Sharma is an actress, activist, and social media influencer.
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Eisha Singh is a popular Colors face who was loved for her stint in `Sirf Tum`, among other shows. Given the fan following she enjoys on social media, she will probably turn out to be one of the most popular contestants on the show.

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Everyone must have been taken by surprise when the news of Vivian Dsena joining `Bigg Boss` first came out, but fans can say ‘finally’ because we will get to see him play the game while also letting us into his personal space.
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Tajinder Singh Bagga is a BJP leader, who was arrested in a case registered by AAP leader Sunny Singh Ahluwali. He alleged that Bagga made provocative statements, spread rumors, and tried to create religious and communal enmity.

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The State Bar Council has suspended lawyer Gunratan Sadavarte’s practice for two years due to misconduct. Well, controversies and `Bigg Boss` go hand in hand, don’t they?
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Arfeen Khan is a popular author and life coach who has worked closely with many Bollywood celebrities, including Hrithik Roshan.