As the new season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss hosted by Salman Khan gears up for launch, we take a look at some of the most controversial contestants in the history of the show

The dazzling diva of the 90s who made her Bollywood debut in 1995 with Suniel Shetty and Saif Ali Khan-starrer `Surakshaa`, is celebrating her 48th birthday today. Once popular for her mesmerising beauty and on-screen charm, the actor has been keeping away from the silver screen for a long time now. Known for her stint in movies like `Jodi No.1` and `Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat`, Monica made headlines when she got into a romantic relationship with notorious underworld don, Abu Salem. More than her professional career, Monica grabbed eyeballs for having a tumultuous personal life. After being bogged down by the controversies revolving around her `illicit` love affair with Salem, Monica made a stellar comeback in showbiz with the reality show `Bigg Boss 2` in 2008. A popular face on the small screen, Monica is also an avid social butterfly who enjoys a huge fan following on Instagram. As Monica turns a year older today, let`s take a look at her journey in showbiz.