Umar Riaz to Shehnaaz Gill; Bigg Boss contestants who didn’t win the show but became popular than the winners

The controversial reality show Bigg Boss turns out to be a turning point particularly in terms of the careers for celebrities who take part in the show. It has worked well for many people by bringing the fame needed to stay in the industry. Apart from the winners of the show, several celebrities became very popular after participating in the show. Take a look at the contestants who didn't win but have carved out a niche for themselves and are far more popular than the winners:

Umar Riaz's journey in Bigg Boss 15 is definitely a one to remember. He entered with a bang from the very start he made the audience feel his presence on the show. Umar's connection with Rashami was widely appreciated by the fans and they often call them 'UmRash'. His brotherhood with Karan Kundrra and tiffs with his co-contestants are unavoidable. Umar was evicted from the show because of violence and his fans and followers had trended ‘Public winner Umar Riaz’ for him.

Bigg Boss 13's runner-up Asim Riaz became quite popular on social media soon after his appearance on the show. Despite the fact that he did not win, he became famous for a variety of reasons, including his clashes with winner Sidharth Shukla, his love affair with Himanshi Khurana, his friendships on the show, and his well-chiselled body. The actor and rapper is now well-known, with a massive social media following. He has also made several appearances in numerous music videos. Currently, he is all set to feature in his upcoming music video alongside Bigg Boss OTT winner, Divya Agarwal.

Bigg Boss 13 contestant Shehnaaz Gill wowed audiences with her chubby appearance and charming personality. During her stint, she was called a 'flipper,' and she made everyone laugh with her pranks and funny conversations. Her bond with late Sidharth Shukla was also adored by the fans who shipped them as 'SidNaaz'. She stunned everyone with her entirely transformed appearance just 6 months after the show ended. Furthermore, one of her dialogues ''Sadda kutta kutta' became viral in the form of a musical mix rap, which boosted her fan base even more. Recently, Shehnaaz's another dialogue 'Such a boring day' which turned into a rap became an internet sensation overnight. She is one of the most sought after actresses nowadays. She has also worked in Punjabi movie Honsla Rakh last year.

Actor and Bigg Boss 15 finalist Pratik Sehajpal became a well-known face and name among the youngsters during his stint in Bigg Boss OTT. Pratik was appreciated for showing his real side on the show and was also called as 'King Pratik Sehajpal'. From his connection with Neha Bhasin to his constant verbal spats with the housemates, the actor instigated a lot of controversies. Ever since, Pratik's army has grown stronger and they keep him trending every second day. He is currently one of the finalists of BB 15.

Hina Khan has been a part of the television industry for over a decade and is one of the most popular bahus. Hina took a chance and chose to participate in Bigg Boss 11 after 8 years of portraying the role of 'Akshara' in the longest running TV show 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.' And it worked out in her favour. She transformed her image from a TV bahu to a glamorous fashionista, and she hasn't looked back ever since. Hina has been one of the most successful contestants till date. Post her stint in BB, she also made her Big Cannes debut and wss appreciated for representing the TV fraternity on an international platform.

Vikas Gupta, who was called "the mastermind" during his tenure on Bigg Boss 11, started a new chapter since the show ended. He's the brains behind several of the popular TV shows, and he's now getting some on-camera time as well. Vikas had a tremendous journey from off-camera to on-camera, from creating his own show to re-entering Bigg Boss as a challenger in Bigg Boss 14.

Monalisa became a well-known name after her stint in Bigg Boss 10. When the Bhojpuri actress married her longtime beau Vikram Singh Rajput inside the Bigg Boss house, she hit the headlines. Monalisa got several roles soon after her exit from the show. She stunned everyone when she had a drastic transformation, not just in her appearance but also in her style. She even amazed her fans with a 7-kilogram weight drop recently.

The Canadian dancer and actress was a wild card contestant in Bigg Boss 9. Her career took off as soon as the show ended. She has appeared in several Bollywood films as well as some of the most well-known Bollywood songs. Nora is a well-known Bollywood actress today. Recently, the actress was tested positive for the virus but has recovered completely.

Bigg Boss proved to be a stepping stone for Sunny Leone, who went directly to Bollywood after exiting the show. The actress debuted as a newcomer in Bigg Boss 5 and quickly rose to fame. Furthermore, when she was inside the house, renowned Bollywood filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt offered her a film.

After a successful stint in Bigg Boss 11, her life took a fortunate turn. With her extremely simple yet bold attitude, the Haryanvi dancer wowed fans. She has made a name for herself in the industry, and she's been seen hosting and dancing in events. She had also left an impression on everyone with her transforming looks. She also did several music albums and films.