As the countdown for Bigg Boss 12 has begun, with the controversial reality show hitting your TV screens in less than a month now, starting from September 16 we are here to give you every small detail about the Slaman Khan hosted show. And while everyone is curious to know the final list of TV celebs who will get locked inside the house the latest buzz is that controversial TV actor Shaleen Bhanot has been finalized by the makers as one of the celebrity contestant on show.

Shaleen in Sony TV show 'SuryaPutra Karn'

According to a report published in Pinkvilla, a source close to the actor shared, the SuryaPutra Karn has been approached to do Bigg Boss 12. He will sign the contract next weekend."

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The popular small screen actor who is known for his villainous role onscreen was in the headlines for his ugly divorce battle with then wife and actress Dalljiet Kaur(currently seen in Star Plus' Qayamat Ki Raat)


We wonder if Shaleen's ex wife Dalljiet could also be a probable contestant in Bigg Boss 12!

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On a related note, in the year 2015, Dalljiet accused Shaleen of domestic violence, they were granted divorce in 2016. Last year, when Pinkvilla asked Shaleen about his equation with his ex-wife, the actor shared, "Oh, we are on good terms and are great friends. They are my family irrespective of whatever happened and it's my duty to keep them happy. During the wedding, I had promised Dalljiet that I will give her whatever she wants. And I have been following that. She wanted a marriage, I gave her that, she wanted to separate, I gave her that too." 

Shaleen with his ex-wife Dalljiet in happier times

"We don't have any negativity or bitterness amongst us and both make sure that it never affects our son (Jaydon)," Shaleen added.

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