Salman Khan is all set to return as the host of 'Bigg Boss 18', with the much-anticipated grand premiere scheduled for October 6. This season will introduce a fresh lineup of contestants and an exciting new theme. The Hindi adaptation of the British show 'Big Brother' has enjoyed immense popularity in India, delivering 18 seasons with various hosts.
Arshad Warsi hosted the first season, followed by Shilpa Shetty in season two and Amitabh Bachchan in season three. However, starting from season four, Salman Khan took over the reins as the host and has since become synonymous with 'Bigg Boss'.
Bigg Boss 18 Premiere Time and Date:
The grand premiere of 'Bigg Boss 18' will air on Sunday, October 6, at 9 PM IST on Colors TV. Viewers will also have access to 24/7 live updates on JioCinema.
Contestant List of Bigg Boss 18:
Reported contestants for this season include Nia Sharma, Digvijay Rathee, Akriti Negi, Sameera Reddy, Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian D Sena, Avinash Mishra, Baba Aniruddhacharya, and Shehzada Dhami.
Theme:
This season introduces a unique theme called 'Time Ka Taandav'. The tagline reads, "Iss baar ghar mein bhuchaal aayega, kyunki Bigg Boss mein Time Ka Taandav chaaeyga!" (This time, chaos will strike the house as the wrath of time will reign in Bigg Boss).
In the promo, Salman Khan interacts with AI-generated versions of his past and future selves. A behind-the-scenes clip shared by Colors TV teases, "Iss baar Bigg Boss jante hain gharwalon ka future" (This time Bigg Boss knows the future of the contestants).
Bigg Boss 18 Prize Money:
Reports suggest that the winner of 'Bigg Boss 18' will take home Rs 50 lakhs, similar to previous seasons. However, the show is known for introducing special money tasks that can either increase or decrease the prize amount for contestants.