Final list of 'Bigg Boss' 7 contestants: Kushal Tandon, Gauhar Khan, Shilpa and Apurva Agnihotri among celebs

This season on Bigg Boss there are 15 contestants to fill up the house, so expected 15 times the drama.

This season titled Saath 7 features the heaven and hell concept with the luxuries of heaven and the discomfort of hell designed in the decor of the house.

Here is a list of the final contestants who are going to be part of Bigg Boss season 7, and a little background information about them.

 

Anita Advani



Age : 50

Star Sign : Taurus

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Business-woman

How do we know her : Anita Advani claimed that she had been Rajesh Khanna's live-in partner, and had sent a legal notice to his family members asking for a legal share in his property.

She is soft-spoken, down to earth and a straight forward person.

She gives respect and expects the same in return.

Armaan Kohli



Age : 41

Star Sign : Aries

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Actor

How do we know him : Acted in films like Virodhi, Qahar, Dushman zamana, Anaam, Kohra, Juaari, Veer, Jaani Dushman(2002) and many more.

He is the son of film producer and director Rajkumar Kohli. He made his acting debut as a child in his father's films Badle Ki Aag (1982) and Raj Tilak (1984) and was launched as an actor in 1992 in Virodhi. He lives his life to the fullest and enjoys every bit of it. He loves adventure, travelling and exploring the new and unseen.

Pratyusha Banerjee



Age : 22

Star Sign : Leo

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Television Actress

How do we know her : She is famous for her role as Anandi in the popular television show Balika Vadhu on Colors TV for which she was chosen by a public poll.

She was born and raised in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and is now placed in Mumbai since 4 years. She is short-tempered, emotional and reserved. She loves spending time with her friends.

Sangram Singh



Age : 28

Star Sign : Cancer

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Wrestler

How do we know him : He came in limelight after he posed in his birthday suit with just a fig-leaf covering his modesty. He has also heated up the internet with a steamy photoshoot alongside his girlfriend Payal Rohatgi.

Sangram Singh, born in Madina village was paralyzed and spent 8 years on a wheelchair, but it was his will power that has made him a famous international wrestler. Making Indians proud he won the Gold Medal in the Commonwealth Wrestling Championship. He has also been a part of many TV reality shows like 100 percent De Dhana Dhan, Big TOSS, Guinness World Records and Survivor India. He believes "Efforts are never wasted" and "Nothing is impossible".

Elli Avram



Age : 23

Star Sign : Leo

Nationality : Swedish

Occupation : Actress

How do we know her : Swedish actor Elli Avram is set to make her Bollywood debut opposite TV anchor-turned-actor Manish Paul in the upcoming flick, "Mickey Virus", a comic thriller directed by Saurabh Varma.

She is the daughter of veteran Swedish actor Maria Granlund.

Maria has worked with Ingmar Bergman in Oscar-winning film 'Fanny and Alexander'. She has learned ballet, belly dance, Bollywood, kathak, Bharatnatyam, jazz and modern dance. Elli has felt connected to India since childhood and feels at home in Mumbai.

Rajat Rawail



Age : 42

Star Sign : Gemini

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Film Producer / Actor / Director

How we know him : He is the Producer of the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Ready' and has also played the lovable character of Tsunami Singh in 'Bodyguard'.

He was born and brought up in Mumbai in a film family. Married since 10 years to Bhavna Rawail and has an 8 year old daughter Gehna Rawail. He loves food and children.

Kushal Tandon



Age : 28

Star Sign : Aries

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Model / Television Actor

How do we know him : He is popular for his role as Virat Singh Vadhera in a television daily soap Ek Hazaaron Main Meri Behna Hai. He was rated 6th in the Eastern Eye UK magazine's 50 SEXIEST ASIAN MAN 2012 and was in the Top 20 in PEOPLE MAGAZINE.

Kushal Tandon is from Lucknow and is the runner's up of Grasim Mr.India contest. He has also walked the ramp for many fashion shows namely Provogue, Spykar, Giodarna and the Lakme Fashion week.

He has worked on many ads with big brands such as Sony Ericsson, Skoda, Activa, Airtel, Dairy Milk, Reid & Taylor, and few more. Later, he went to the United States to study in the New York Film Academy.

Kamya Punjabi



Age : 35

Star Sign : Leo

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Actress

How do we know her : Best known as Sindoora in the television show Banoo Main Teri Dulhan.

She is in the industry since ten years now. She has acted in television shows like Kehta Hai Dil, Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar, Reth, Astitva-Ek Prem Kahani, Comedy Circus and many more along with few movies and music albums.

Hazel Keech



Age : 25

Star Sign : Pisces

Nationality : British

Occupation : Actress

How do we know her : She is best known for her supporting role in the Bollywood film Bodyguard.

Growing up in a British & Indo-Mauritian home, she has always been attached to the Indian culture. She has featured in the music video for the remix song 'Kahin Pe Nigahein' in 2007, remixed by DJ Shezwood.

Shilpa Agnihotri



Age : 31

Star Sign : Gemini

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Actress / Event manager

How do we know her : She has been a known face of television shows like Kyunki saas bhi kabhi bahu thi, nach baliye, saas vs bahu, pati patni aur woh, survivor India and many music videos.

Shilpa and her husband were embroiled in a controversy, attending a rave party, which was raided due to drugs being circulated.

Being a naval officer's daughter she has being an extrovert. When she was 15, she was spotted by someone at a mall outside her college who offered her an ad film which made her a huge Sunsilk face. She got married to Apurva Agnihotri at the age of 22 and considers herself happy, blessed and content.

She is an actor by default, a housewife by choice and a person who is an animal activist. She wishes to have a huge animal farm with lots of dogs and various animals, giving them a shot at a better life and better living.

Apurva Agnihotri



Age : 40

Star Sign : Sagittarius

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Film and television Actor

How do we know him : He is perceived as shy and introvert and sometimes even arrogant by the ones who don't know him well.

What really gets Apurva adrenaline going is adventure sports and travelling. Apurva wants to be remembered as the guy behind the camera who is known for creating wonderful films as a director and writer just like his father.

He is perceived as shy and introvert and sometimes even arrogant by the ones who don't know him well. What really gets Apurva adrenaline going is adventure sports and travelling.

Apurva wants to be remembered as the guy behind the camera who is known for creating wonderful films as a director and writer just like his father.

Ratan Rajpoot



Age : She doesn't want to disclose that

Star Sign : Taurus

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Television Actress

How do we know her : Best known for her lead role in the Indian soap 'Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo' as Laali and a reality television show 'Swayamvar Season 3' (Ratan Ka Rishta).

A girl from small town with very big dreams.

Gauhar Khan



Age : 30

Star Sign : LEO

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Actress

How do we know her : Known for her dance numbers 'Jhalla' and 'Chokra Jawaan' in Ishaqzaade and 'Parda Parda' from Once Upon a Time in Mumbai. Also featured in Bollywood movie 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year' opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Gauahar started her career as a model and was Miss India international 2002. She was widely appreciated for her variety of dance acts in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa. Gauahar and her sister were featured in a reality show 'Khan sisters' on UTV bindass which followed her life as a celebrity.

She has completed her first film as the lead heroine opposite Rajev Khandelwal titled 'Fever' which is scheduled to release in January 2014.

VJ Andy



Age : 32

Star Sign : Gemini

Nationality : British

Occupation : TV Presenter/ Choreographer

How do we know him : VJ With Channel V for shows like Dare to Date, Date My Folks, U R Fired, Bollywood Non-Sunsex, Get Gorgeous 5 & 6, Beauty and the Geek and others. He is also the choreographer of hit music Video ‘Kaliyon ka Chaman’ and many more.

Andy did a brief role in Bollywood's “Yet another love story” and 'Bachna-E-Haseeno'. He is also the costume designer for films like Tahsan, Bachna-E-Haseeno and Ghajini. Andy has also worked with top Indian designers for Fashion shows within films and on the ramp.

Tanishaa Mukherji



Age : 35

Star Sign : Pisces

Nationality : Indian

Occupation : Actress

How do we know him : Best known for her role in the movie Neal N Nikki, followed by Sarkar, Sarkar Raj, Sssshhh, Tango Charlie, and many more.

She is the daughter of Shomu Mukherjee and actress Tanuja and the younger sister of Kajol. She comes from a family which has been working in Bollywood since the 1940s.

Tanishaa is also acting in a Marathi film called 'Adhantari'. She has also been the co-producer of the Bollywood movie ‘Son of Sardar’.

Photos and text courtesy: Bigg Boss