THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 03, 2021, 23:50:04 IST
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Bigg Boss Tamil 5 grand launch Highlights: Kamal Haasan welcomes 18 contestants to the show
Reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 5 witnessed a grand launch today (October 3). Host Kamal Haasan started the new season on a high note. The host gave the audience a virtual tour of the lavish Bigg Boss house. Later, he welcomed 18 participants to the show. This season has an interesting mix of contestants including media personalities, actors, singers, folk artists, and anchors. For the first time, a transgender contestant has participated in Bigg Boss Tamil. Transgender contestant Namitha Maritmuthu made her entry into the show. The contestants spiced up the entertainment quotient with their spectacular performances. Kamal requested Akshara Reddy and Suruthi Periyaswamy to perform a ramp walk. The host engaged in an interesting conversation with the participants. During the launch, the show welcomed LIVE audiences this season including the few family members of the contestants. Host Kamal was happy to address the LIVE audience too. Finally, Bigg Boss welcomed all the contestants of this season to the house and wished them good luck.
18:25 (IST) Oct 03
Struggling life
Isaivani narrates the struggles faced by her and dad while they were banned from performing at any event. She narrates how she used to be degraded by people for being a Gaana singer.
18:22 (IST) Oct 03
Kamal Haasan introduces Isaivani
Host Kamal introduces the Gaana singer to the audience. He appreciates her efforts as a folk song singer
18:16 (IST) Oct 03
First contestant Isaivani enters the show
Kamal introduces the first contestant Isaivani, who is a singer. She sets the stage on fire with her song
18:11 (IST) Oct 03
I am not an actor here but the representative of the viewers
Kamal Haasan
18:11 (IST) Oct 03
LIVE audience
Kamal Haasan is excited to host the show with the LIVE audience after a brief gap. He says that it's always great to witness the reactions of the audience while hosting the show
18:10 (IST) Oct 03
No gym or swimming pool?
This season, Bigg Boss Tamil doesn't have a gym or swimming pool. However, it's interesting to see how the team has converted the swimming pool into an underground jail.
18:10 (IST) Oct 03
Kamal highlights the significance of number 5
Kamal highlights the significance of number 5 and how the numerics is related to the house. He explains how nature is comprise of 5 elements.
18:04 (IST) Oct 03
Host Kamal Haasan kick starts the show from the Bigg Boss house
He shares a glimpse of the lavish house and talks about the changes in the new house
17:47 (IST) Oct 03
The countdown has begun!
Bigg Boss Tamil 5 is all set to witness the grand premiere in the next 15 minutes
17:31 (IST) Oct 03
Ahead of the grand premiere, let’s have a look at the confirmed contestants of this season
17:15 (IST) Oct 03
No Live audience
Following the Covid-19 protocols, there will be no 'live' audience during the shoot of the weekend episodes on the sets of the show due to the pandemic. However, fans might be permitted to join the weekend show virtually.
17:00 (IST) Oct 03
Do you know the connection between BB Tamil 3 runner up Sandy and host Kamal Haasan?
Bigg Boss Tamil 3 first runner-up and choreographer Sandy continues his association with the Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan. Sandy has choreographed Kamal for the promos of season 4 and season 5. The former contestant seems to be very happy to work with the senior actor and his role model Kamal.
16:45 (IST) Oct 03
Bigg Boss Trivia: The fifth edition of Bigg Boss Tamil is expected to end in the 3rd week of January
The reality show will be having a run of 100 days
16:29 (IST) Oct 03
Let’s have a look at the top controversies from the previous seasons
16:13 (IST) Oct 03
Bigg Boss Trivia: The Hindi version of Bigg Boss premiered yesterday (October 02)
16:02 (IST) Oct 03
'Bigg Boss' in other languages
While Bigg Boss Tamil 5 is all set to premiere tonight, Bigg Boss Telugu 5 and Bigg Boss Marathi 3 are already on the run
15:47 (IST) Oct 03
Bigg Boss Trivia: The soon-to-be-launched season of Bigg Boss Tamil will welcome 16 celebs as participants
15:33 (IST) Oct 03
Bigg Boss Trivia: Just like the previous season, host Kamal Haasan continues to sport a salt and pepper look this year too
15:04 (IST) Oct 03
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