Shehnaz Gill to Asim Riaz; Bigg Boss contestants who became huge names and earned celebrity status post the show

Bigg Boss is a reality show that has turned contestants into huge brands. Participants lead an exceedingly different life post the show. Name, fame and wealth gives them the identity of a celebrity status. Actors like Gautam Gulati, who did a parallel role in the TV show, Diya Aur Baati Hum, rose to heroic popularity after his stint inside this controversial house. Let's take a look at more contestants, who became a rage post the show:(Photo: Instagram)

Shehnaz Gill was a popular name in the Punjabi music industry. However, it was only after entering Bigg Boss 13, that she earned popularity all thanks to her crazy antics, equation with fellow contestant Sidharth Shukla, and cheerful nature. She was one of the finalists among the top 5 and did music videos, photoshoots after coming out of the show.(Photo: Instagram)

Asim Riaz was a model, who had done a blink and miss appearances in TV commercials and few films. Bigg Boss 13 turned out to be a fortune-turner for him. He earned massive love and respect from fans and did nearly more than 5 music videos after exiting the show as the first runner-up. He has become a true-blue celebrity and was also listed on The Times Top 20 Most Deisrable Men on TV. He recently purchased a luxury car and even endorses brands on social media too. After Bigg Boss 13, he was invited as the chief guest for many store inauguration ceremonies.(Photo: Instagram)

Paras Chhabra had done a show or two before entering the reality show, Bigg Boss 13. He gained recognition for his outspoken behaviour, dialogue 'Aabra ka daabra, main hu Paras Chhabra' and friendship with Mahira Sharma. His shoes had also become the talking point in the show. His personal life with former girlfriend Akanksha Puri also became public. After his exit, Paras has done music videos and photoshoots. He also did a show, called 'Mujhse Shaadi Karoge' that revolved around him finding a suitable match.(Photo: Instagram)

She was seen in the song, 'Mainu lehenga' and then featured in Bigg Boss 13. After the show, she too did a music video with Paras Chhabra and a few more. She recently went to Jammu for a shoot and often shares her photoshoot pictures on social media. She and Paras are also doing many video shoots.(Photo: Instagram)

Jasleen Matharu is a singer, and she entered Bigg Boss 12 with singer Anup Jalota. She claimed to have been in love with him. Later, the duo denied being in a relationship, and Jasleen called him to be her father-figure. They even went on a date inside the Bigg Boss house, and behaved more like a couple. Post her stint in Bigg Boss 12, she was seen in Mujhse Shaadi Karoge trying to woo Paras Chhabra. Other than this, she keeps doing music shows.(Photo: Instagram)

Arshi Khan was not known to many before she could show her loud nature in front of her 'awaam' (audience). After her stint with Bigg Boss 11 ended, she became a household name and appears as guests on events held in and around the city. (Photo: Instagram)

Manveer Gujjar is a social activist, farmer, dairy owner and made it big through Bigg Boss 10. Manveer is a popular name now and often expresses his opinion clearly on social media on various trending topics.(Photo: Instagram)

Nora Fatehi, seen in Bigg Boss 9, went on to do several Punjabi music videos, 'Kudi menu kehndi' and others, and they all turned out to be very popular. She has done several films across languages including Bollywood. Recently, she was seen judging the reality dance show, India's Best Dancer on behalf of Malaika Arora. She has surely come a long way.(Photo: Instagram)

Seen in Bigg Boss 8, Gautam Gulati became a popular name among girls and was also termed as the 'chocolate boy.' Girls swoon over him, and Shehnaz Gill too swooned on him when he entered as a special guest in Bigg Boss 13. The actor is slated to do a Salman Khan film. Before entering Bigg Boss 9, Gautam was seen playing the second lead in the show, Diya Aur Baati Hum.(Photo: Instagram)

VJ Andy was known for his effeminate behaviour and his antics in Bigg Boss 7 made him a popular name.(Photo: Instagram)

Imam Siddiqui is a fashion designer and was one of the most controversial contestants of Bigg Boss 6. He often had a scuffle with the show's host Salman Khan. After his tenure ended with Bigg Boss 6, he claimed of being approached for Celebrity Big Brother UK.(Photo: Instagram)