14 Bigg Boss contestants who gained in a big way after appearing on the show

A reality show like Bigg Boss (BB) often showcases the real personalities of its contestants. In fact, such is its popularity that many contestants have become household names over the years after their stint on the show. While contestants like Sidharth Shukla and Hina Khan only further cemented their popularity among viewers, commoners such as Manu Panjabi, Nitibha Kaul and Manveer Gujjar found their careers getting a boost after appearing on the show. Here’s taking a look at participants over the years, who benefitted after appearing on Bigg Boss…

Nora Fatehi may be a dancing sensation in Bollywood currently, but many have forgotten that she was also part of Bigg Boss 9 (2015). She entered as a wildcard entry and despite not surviving too long on the show, made an impact on viewers. From her appearance in BB to becoming one of B-Town’s dancing sensation, her journey has been an interesting one

Sunny Leone made her entry in India with a much publicised stint on Bigg Boss 5. Gaining immediate popularity during her stay in the house, she bagged her first Bollywood film while she was still part of the show as a contestant. Sunny went on to star in several films after appearing on the reality show.

The winner of season 13, Sidharth Shukla showed various sides of his personality on the show. From his witty one liners to his furious arguments with fellow contestants, Sidharth was one of the most popular contestants in the show. While the actor was known for the various characters he had played in TV shows in the past, his stint on BB helped him return to the limelight and got him closer to his audiences.

Model-turned-actor Asim Riaz may have a good fan following today, but he was virtually unknown when he entered the BB 13 house. Thanks to the show, he went on to bag several music videos and even turned rapper recently.

Gautam Gulati's life changed with Bigg Boss . The actor, who was a part of some fiction shows, suddenly tasted huge stardom after he was declarwd winner. People loved the way he conducted himself in the house. Post the reality show, he has acted in movies and got into the OTT space too.

Arshi Khan is known for her no-filter personality. And thanks to her antics, she’s been a part of the show not once, but twice! Her playfulness and ability to create fights in season 11 and 14 kept her in the news.

Hina Khan was already a household name as Akshara from Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, but wanted to break the image of a typical bahu. In Bigg Boss 1, she was appreciated for her fashion sense and choice of outfits. Two years ago, the actress was invited to prestigious Cannes Film Festival where she walked the red carpet with grace and poise. She may not have won BB but she did gain a lot.

Manu Punjabi went into the Bigg Boss 10house as a commoner and came out with an impressive fan following. He is now a social media celebrity and is busy making engaging videos on his handle.

While Aly Goni was already a known face on the small screen, it was his stint on BB 14that made him a household name. His steadfast support and love for Jasmin Bhasin during the show only endeared him to viewers further. Aly has been busy with music videos after coming out of the BB house and will soon announce his next project.

This popular face on television showed her real side in Bigg Boss 14. Known for her sweet nature and childlike personality, Jasmin Bhasin immediately struck a chord with viewers. People also love her chemistry with Aly Goni. The actress has been doing multiple music videos after the show ended.

Vikas Gupta was someone who was usually behind the scenes, but his various stints in front of the camera in the BB 11 house made him popular among viewers. They enjoyed watching Vikas on screen so much that he was actually called the mastermind on the show.

Singer Rahul Vaidya, who entertained people with his songs in the show, became popular among viewers for his strong opinions and his fiery arguments with co-contestant Rubina Dilaik in BB 1. While his primary focus is music, he was seen in a couple of music videos after exiting the house and is currently seen in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi.

After doing Bigg Boss season 1, Rakhi Sawant became popular among TV viewers. She entertained audiences years later in season 14 and came back into limelight again. From her outrageous antics in the BB house and fights with other contestants, Rakhi was one of the highlights of the show. She made her comeback with a music video recently.

The actress was doing Bhojpuri films, but Bigg Boss 10 gave her a platform in Hindi television. She got fame from the daily soap Nazar which ended last year. Apart from that she was also seen in a reality dance show Nach Baliye with husband Vikrant Singh. Currently she is part of the showNamak Issk Ka.