Abu Malik, Arti Singh, Asim Riaz, Dalljiet Kaur, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Koena Mitra, Mahira Sharma, Paras Chhabra, Rashami Desai, Shefali Bagga, Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, Siddharth Dey and Siddharth Shukla are the contestants of 'Bigg Boss 13'.
It's that time of the year when the controversial show Bigg Boss makes its way to the small screen. Yes, Bigg Boss 13 hosted by Salman Khan aired on Sunday and all the contestants from unveiled in the opening episode. This time no commoners are a part of the show and the house will be ruled only by the celebrities. From actors to journalist and writer, the house is set to be a mix-n-match to be more controversial.
The list of full contestants are out and there are 13 of them who will be competing against each other. They are namely Abu Malik, Arti Singh, Asim Riaz, Dalljiet Kaur, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Koena Mitra, Mahira Sharma, Paras Chhabra, Rashami Desai, Shefali Bagga, Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, Siddharth Dey and Siddharth Shukla.
Check it out in detail below:
1. Abu Malik
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Abu Malik is the brother of musicians Anu Malik and Daboo Malik, who is also in the same field. He is also a writer and has a business which organises live shows across the country. Abu is also the writer of a book titled Rantings of a Mad Man which was launched by Anu.
2. Arti Singh
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Arti Singh is the sister of Krushna Abhishek and niece of Govinda. She has been a part of several TV shows namely Maayka, Grihasti, Thoda Hai Bas Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai, Parichay, Uttaran, Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev, Sasural Simar Ka, Waaris, Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha and Udaan. Arti was also in the news for her relationship with co-star Ayaz Khan but now they are friends.
3. Asim Riaz
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Asim Riaz is a model who is popularly known for his fitness videos on his Instagram page. It is also reported that he 'makes girls drool over him'.
4. Dalljiet Kaur
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Dalljiet Kaur is a popular television actor who has been a part of several TV shows. She has starred in Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, Kaisa Ye Pyar Hai, Kulvaddhu, Chhoona Hai Aasmaan, Kahaniya Vikram Aur Betaal Ki, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?, Swaragini - Jodein Rishton Ke Sur, Kaala Teeka, Qayamat Ki Raat, Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka, Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega, Haiwan to name a few.
Dalljiet was earlier married to actor Shaleen Bhanot but filed for divorce citing domestic violence. They have a son together named Jaydon.
5. Devoleena Bhattacharjee
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Devoleena Bhattacharjee became a household name with her stint as Gopi Bahu in the popular daily soap Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. She replaced Giaa Manek and played the part from 2012 to 2017.
During her stint on Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Devoleena became a part of a lot of controversies and alleged fights with her co-stars.
6. Koena Mitra
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The OG 'Saki Saki' girl Koena Mitra is all set to be back in the limelight after many years. Apart from having special dance numbers in many movies, Koena also acted in a few namely Musafir, Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Insan, Apna Sapna Money Money, Aggar, Anamika to name a few. Her last outing was back in 2015 in a Bengali film titled Besh Korechi Prem Korechi.
7. Mahira Sharma
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Mahira Sharma is a TV actor who has been a part of comedy shows namely Partners Trouble Ho Gayi Double and Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. She is also a popular TikTok star.
8. Paras Chhabra
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Paras Chhabra has won Splitsvilla 5 and also participated on Splitsvilla 8. He has worked in many television shows like Badho Bahu, Hamari Adhuri Kahani, Karn Sangini and Vighnaharta Ganesh.
He was earlier dating actor Sara Khan and they worked together in a film titled M3 - Midsummer Midnight Mumbai. Currently, Paras is in a relationship with Akanksha Puri.
9. Rashami Desai
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Rashami Desai became a household name with her stint as Tapasya on Uttaran. She has worked in many shows like Pari Hoon Main, Haunted Nights, Ishq Ka Rang Safed, Adhuri Kahaani Hamari, Dil Se Dil Tak. The actor was earlier married to Uttaran co-star Nandish Sandhu and they separated after being together for four years.
10. Shefali Bagga
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Shefali Bagga is a television reporter and this is the first time we will be seeing a journalist as the contestant of the Bigg Boss house.
11. Shehnaaz Kaur Gill
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Shehnaaz Kaur Gill is a Punjabi actor who starred Kala Shah Kala. She was also involved in a Snapchat controversy earlier this year and it went viral on the Internet.
12. Siddharth Dey
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Siddharth Dey is a writer who also scripted the first two episodes of Bigg Boss season 1. He has been penning for Shah Rukh Khan's live show and also for Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ayushmann Khurrana.
13. Siddharth Shukla
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Siddharth Shukla started off as a charming actor on Balika Vadhu, who eventually made his Bollywood debut with Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. But with his stint on the show, Dil Se Dil Tak co-starring Rashami makers couldn't bear with his tantrums.
