By IDTeamSince its debut in 2006, “Bigg Boss” has become a cultural phenomenon in India, captivating audiences with its unique blend of drama, strategy, and entertainment. Over the years, the show has crowned numerous winners, each leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of viewers. This article delves into the show’s format, provides a comprehensive list of winners, runners-up, and hosts, and offers a brief overview of each season.
Show Theme and Format
“Bigg Boss” is the Indian adaptation of the international “Big Brother” format. In this reality television show, a group of contestants, known as housemates, live together in a specially constructed house, isolated from the outside world. They are under constant surveillance, with cameras capturing their every move. Each week, housemates nominate their peers for eviction, and the ones receiving the most nominations face a public vote. The contestant with the least public support is evicted from the house. This process continues until the final week, where the last remaining housemate is declared the winner and awarded a cash prize.
| Season | Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006-2007 | Rahul Roy | Carol Gracias | Arshad Warsi |
| 2 | 2008 | Ashutosh Kaushik | Raja Chaudhary | Shilpa Shetty |
| 3 | 2009 | Vindu Dara Singh | Pravesh Rana | Amitabh Bachchan |
| 4 | 2010-2011 | Shweta Tiwari | The Great Khali | Salman Khan |
| 5 | 2011-2012 | Juhi Parmar | Mahek Chahal | Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan |
| 6 | 2012-2013 | Urvashi Dholakia | Imam Siddique | Salman Khan |
| 7 | 2013 | Gauahar Khan | Tanishaa Mukerji | Salman Khan |
| 8 | 2014-2015 | Gautam Gulati | Karishma Tanna | Salman Khan |
| 9 | 2015-2016 | Prince Narula | Rishabh Sinha | Salman Khan |
| 10 | 2016-2017 | Manveer Gurjar | Bani J | Salman Khan |
| 11 | 2017-2018 | Shilpa Shinde | Hina Khan | Salman Khan |
| 12 | 2018 | Dipika Kakar | S. Sreesanth | Salman Khan |
| 13 | 2019-2020 | Sidharth Shukla | Asim Riaz | Salman Khan |
| 14 | 2020-2021 | Rubina Dilaik | Rahul Vaidya | Salman Khan |
| 15 | 2021-2022 | Tejasswi Prakash | Pratik Sehajpal | Salman Khan |
| 16 | 2022-2023 | MC Stan | Shiv Thakare | Salman Khan |
| 17 | 2023-2024 | Munawar Faruqui | Abhishek Kumar | Salman Khan |
| 18 | 2024-2025 | Karan Veer Mehra | Vivian Dsena | Salman Khan |
List of Bigg Boss Winners of All Seasons
Bigg Boss Season 1 (2006-2007)
Hosted by Arshad Warsi, the inaugural season introduced the Indian audience to the “Bigg Boss” format. Actor Rahul Roy emerged as the winner, with model Carol Gracias as the runner-up. The season was noted for its novelty and the diverse backgrounds of its contestants.
Bigg BossSeason 2 (2008)
With Shilpa Shetty as the host, the second season saw Ashutosh Kaushik, a former “MTV Roadies” winner, clinch the title. Raja Chaudhary was the runner-up. The season was marked by intense confrontations and budding friendships.
Bigg BossSeason 3 (2009)
Amitabh Bachchan took over hosting duties, bringing his iconic presence to the show. Vindu Dara Singh won the season, with Pravesh Rana finishing as the runner-up. The season was distinguished by its emotional moments and strategic gameplay.
Bigg BossSeason 4 (2010-2011)
Salman Khan made his debut as the host, a role he continues to this day. Television actress Shweta Tiwari became the first female winner, with wrestler The Great Khali as the runner-up. The season was notable for its mix of celebrities and the dynamics between them.
Bigg BossSeason 5 (2011-2012)
Co-hosted by Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan, this season crowned Juhi Parmar as the winner, with Mahek Chahal as the runner-up. The house witnessed a blend of drama and camaraderie among contestants.
Bigg BossSeason 6 (2012-2013)
Salman Khan returned as the solo host. Urvashi Dholakia took home the trophy, with Imam Siddique as the runner-up. The season was remembered for its high-voltage drama and unexpected twists.
Bigg BossSeason 7 (2013)
Themed “Heaven vs. Hell,” this season saw Gauahar Khan emerge victorious, with Tanishaa Mukerji as the runner-up. The contrasting themes added a unique flavor to the show.
Bigg BossSeason 8 (2014-2015)
Gautam Gulati won the season, with Karishma Tanna as the runner-up. The season was extended with a spin-off titled “Bigg Boss Halla Bol,” introducing new challenges and contestants.
Bigg BossSeason 9 (2015-2016)
Dubbed “Double Trouble,” this season featured pairs of contestants tied together. Prince Narula emerged as the winner, with Rishabh Sinha finishing as the runner-up. The season was known for its unique pair-based challenges and dramatic twists.
Bigg Boss Season 10 (2016-2017)
For the first time, commoners competed alongside celebrities. Manveer Gurjar, a commoner, won the season, defeating celebrity finalist Bani J. The season highlighted the power of the audience in making a non-celebrity the winner.
Bigg BossSeason 11 (2017-2018)
This season witnessed fierce rivalries, particularly between Shilpa Shinde and Hina Khan. In the end, Shilpa Shinde took home the trophy, while Hina Khan finished as the runner-up. The season was marked by intense conflicts and strategic gameplay.
Bigg BossSeason 12 (2018)
The theme of “Vichitra Jodis” (Unique Pairs) brought new dynamics to the game. Dipika Kakar emerged victorious, with former cricketer S. Sreesanth as the runner-up. The season was filled with emotional moments and unexpected eliminations.
Bigg BossSeason 13 (2019-2020)
One of the most successful and talked-about seasons, “Bigg Boss 13” had an extended run due to its immense popularity. Sidharth Shukla won the season, with Asim Riaz as the runner-up. This season saw heated arguments, romantic angles, and a strong connection between fans and contestants.
Bigg BossSeason 14 (2020-2021)
The “Ab Scene Paltega” (Now the Scene Will Change) theme brought back former contestants as “Toofani Seniors.” Rubina Dilaik was crowned the winner, with Rahul Vaidya as the runner-up. The pandemic-led lockdown made this season unique, with strict COVID-19 protocols in place.
Bigg BossSeason 15 (2021-2022)
The jungle-themed season saw contestants divided into different groups before entering the main house. Tejasswi Prakash won the title, defeating Pratik Sehajpal. The season was marked by major controversies, romantic relationships, and intense fights.
Bigg BossSeason 16 (2022-2023)
With the theme “Game Badlega, Kyunki Bigg Boss Khud Khelega” (The Game Will Change Because Bigg Boss Will Play Himself), this season saw an active role of “Bigg Boss” in influencing tasks and nominations. Rapper MC Stan won the season, while Shiv Thakare finished as the runner-up.
Bigg BossSeason 17 (2023-2024)
This season introduced a new concept of “Dil, Dimaag, Dum” (Heart, Mind, Strength), categorizing contestants based on these qualities. Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui took the title, with Abhishek Kumar as the runner-up. The season saw a blend of entertainment, drama, and strategic gameplay.
Bigg BossSeason 18 (2024-2025)
The 18th season of Bigg Boss (Hindi) was won by the Karan Veer Mehra while the Vivian Dsena becomes the first runner up of the show. Well before the finale it was expected that Rajat Dalal could be the winner of the show as from the beginning of the show he attract several eye balls but on the grand finale day which was schedule on 19 January 2025 Karan Veer becomes the shocking winner. However few past contestants were claiming that it was all scripted but whatever we can say. Congratulations to Karan Veer Mehra on winning Bigg Boss 18.
Conclusion
Over the years, “Bigg Boss” has evolved from being just a reality show to a cultural spectacle that sparks debates, trends, and social discussions. With each passing season, the show continues to redefine entertainment, giving viewers a perfect blend of drama, strategy, and emotions. As anticipation builds for the next edition, one thing is certain—Bigg Boss will continue to reign as one of India’s most-watched reality shows.