Bigg Boss 18: From Muskan Bamne to Vivian Dsena; Here’s full list of confirmed contestants

Bigg Boss 18 kicked off with Salman Khan introducing an exciting lineup of contestants. The show features a diverse group, including actors, politicians, and personalities from various industries, all living together. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the participants interact, form alliances, and compete against each other for the title. Now that the names are officially revealed, let's check out the confirmed participants of Bigg Boss 18.

1. Alice Kaushik: A popular television actress who rose to fame with her performance in the show, Pandya Store. She made her debut with Suryaputra Karna and later took on an antagonist role in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum. After landing a role in Pandya Store, she found the love of her life on set and began dating her fellow actor Kanwar Dhillon.

2. Vivian Dsena: TV actor who has been a part of various TV shows. Vivian made his debut in acting in 2008 with Kasamh Se. He gained widespread recognition for his role in Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani. However, it was his on-screen chemistry with Drashti Dhami in Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon that garnered significant popularity and critical praise. The actor has also appeared in shows like Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki and Sirf Tum. Additionally, Vivian Dsena took part in reality shows such as Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 8.

3. Karan Veer Mehra: The winner of Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 who grabbed a lot of headlines. He is a TV actor who played a significant role in Pavitra Rishta and has appeared in other television shows such as TV Biwi Aur Main and Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si. The actor was also a part of the  film Ragini MMS 2.

4. Muskan Bamne: She is best recognized for her role as Pakhi in Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa. The actress also portrayed a young Shraddha Kapoor in the film Haseena Parkar.

5: Shehzada Dhami: The actor made headlines recently after his departure from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, where he played the character of Armaan. Reports suggested that he had creative differences with producer Rajan Shahi. Shehzada Dhami has also appeared in Shubh Shagun and the fantasy drama series Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka. Shehzada on-stage slamed producer Rajan Shahi.

6. Chaahat Pandey: Actor turned politician has been featured in various shows such as Nath Zewar Ya Zanjeer, Pavitra Bandhan, RadhaKrishn, Tenali Rama, and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga. After taking a break from her acting career, Chaahat shifted to politics and took part in the 2023 Madhya Pradesh elections.

7. Nyrraa Banerjee: She is a well-known figure in the South film industry, having acted in numerous Telugu and Tamil films. In Bollywood, she appeared in the 2016 movie One Night Stand. Nyrraa has also been involved in several Hindi television series, including Divya Drishti, Excuse Me Maadam, and Pishachini, and participated in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 13.

8. Chum Darang: She is originally from Arunachal Pradesh, gained recognition for her role as Bhumi Pednekar's love interest in Badhaai Do. She also starred alongside Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi. To date, the actress has taken part in several beauty contests.

9. Shilpa Shirodkar: She is an actress known for her roles in films such as Kishen Kanhaiya, Khuda Gawah, and Gaja Gamini, among others. She is also the sister of Namrata Shirodkar and the sister-in-law of Mahesh Babu. After taking a 13-year break, Shilpa Shirodkar returned to the screen by signing on for a television series called Ek Mutthi Aasmaan in 2013.

10. Arfeen Khan: He is not just a life coach and author; he is also a TED speaker. In addition to working closely with Hrithik Roshan, Arfeen Khan has teamed up with Kareena Kapoor and Tiger Shroff. He and his wife, Sara, entered the Bigg Boss 18 house.

11. Sara Arfeen Khan: She is an actress and entrepreneur. She appeared in the 2010 popular show Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein. Additionally, the actress has been part of shows like Zindagi Wins, Dilli Wali Thakur Gurls, Siya Ke Ram, and Agent Raghav. Sara has also acted in Bollywood films.

12. Tajinder Singh Bagga: He is a member of the RSS and a leader of the BJP. He was among the youngest candidates to run for elections in 2020. Tajinder serves as the spokesperson for the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and owns a T-shirt clothing brand.

13. Gunaratna Sadavarte: He is from Maharashtra, is a lawyer who argued a case in the Supreme Court claiming that the reservation granted to the Marathas was unconstitutional. Reports indicate that the State Bar Council suspended his license to practice for approximately two years due to his misconduct.

14. Avinash Mishra: He is a well-known television actor recognized for his roles in Sethji, Mariam Khan- Reporting Live, Yeh Rishtey Hai Pyaar Ke, Ishqbaaz, and Titli. Most recently, he portrayed Shivam Mukadam in Meetha Khatta Pyaar Hamara. Avinash also collaborated with Chaahat Pandey in Nath Zewar Ya Zanjeer.

15. Rajat Dalal: He describes himself in his Instagram bio as a fitness enthusiast, trainer, and digital creator. He became involved in controversy when he was arrested for reckless driving after reportedly hitting a biker. Rajat also made headlines due to his dispute with Ajaz Khan. Additionally, there were reports suggesting his involvement in the kidnapping and assault of a teenager related to a video.

16. Hema Sharma: She is popularly known as Viral Bhabhi because of her dance videos, has appeared in films such as Dabangg 3, Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se, and One Day: Justice Delivered. She is originally from Muradnagar. Hema gained significant attention in 2023 when she alleged that she was manhandled by Salman Khan’s security team back in 2019.

17. Shrutika Arjun Raaj: She is an actress known for her roles in Tamil and Malayalam films. Although she initially left the entertainment industry, she made her comeback in 2022, re-entering the spotlight with the third season of the reality show Cooku with Comali.

18. Eisha Singh: She is celebrated for her diverse roles and strong presence on-screen. She gained fame through her performance in Ishq Subhan Allah and appeared alongside Vivian Dsena in the drama series Sirf Tum. Following that, she starred in Bekaboo and Jab Mila Tu.

For those who don’t know, Bigg Boss Season 18 is expected to last for 105 days, as host Salman Khan stated during the premiere episode. He also mentioned Alice Kaushik and Vivian Dsena as the leading contestants in the competition.