Bigg Boss has been a part of our lives for more than a decade and is regarded as one of the most viewed TV reality shows of all time. Based on the American show Big Brother, the reality TV show went on air in 2006 and successfully entertained us an audience. Thirteen seasons have given us 13 Bigg Boss winners, including both celebrities and non-celebrities ( a concept introduced in later Bigg Boss seasons.
While some of these Bigg Boss winners continued to be a part of the ever-growing Bollywood Industry, some of them decided to dedicate their lives to different sects and industries. Here is an updated Bigg Boss winner list of all the Bigg Boss winners over the 13 seasons and what they’re doing now.
Bigg Boss Winner List & What They’re Doing Now:
13. Sidharth Shukla
Season 13; 2019
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Sidharth Shukla, better known for his roles in Dil Se Dil Tak and Balika Vadhu, is the Big Boss winner for the latest installment of the reality TV show. The TV star also won the title of the World’s Best Model Title in Turkey in 2005, beating 40 other contestants. The Sid-Naaz jodi was gained a large fan following over their time in the show.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
Sidharth Shukla, one of the top 10 most searched celebrities of 2019, accelerated his spot in the entertainment industry as a Big Boss winner and starred in music videos like Bhula Dunga by Darshan Raval and also gave a guest appearance in other reality TV shows.
12. Dipika Kakar
Season 12; 2018
Prize: Rs 30 lakh
Dipika Kakar is an Indian TV actress popular for playing Simran in Sasural Simar Ka and Sonakshi in Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum, who won the 12th season of Bigg Boss. She has also participated in shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and Nach Baliye 8. Dipika went through a difficult time in her 106 days journey at the Bigg Boss house but also developed a strong bond with Sreesanth.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
Dipika Kakar, after winning Bigg Boss season 12 went back to working on TV shows and was last seen starring in Sikcand produced Indian drama series against lead Karan Grover. However, the Bigg Boss winners have stayed away from problems post-show.
11. Shilpa Shinde
Season 11; 2018
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Shilpa Shinde is a popular TV actress known for her roles in soap operas like Bhabhi and sitcom show Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai, who won the 11th season of Bigg Boss with her great performance. When her name was announced on the stage as the Big Boss winner, she went blank and couldn’t believe what had happened.
What is the Big Boss winner doing now?
Shilpa Shinde initially went back to work for TV shows after winning Bigg Boss 12 and also appeared as a guest star for some shows. However, in 2019, she joined the Indian National Congress & will also be seen partaking in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
10. Manveer Kumar Baisoya (Manver Gurjar)
Season 10; 2017
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Manveer Kumar Baisoya, also known as Manoj Gurjar, is the first and only Big Boss winner who hails from a non-celebrity background. Belonging to the city of Noida, Manveer is an agriculturist and dairy farm owner. Despite being a great student from Delhi University, Manveer decided to join his family business and aimed at serving the nation at its grass root level.
What is the Big Boss winner doing now?
After being crowned the winner of Bigg Boss Season 10 Manveer went back to his regular life in Noida. He is an avid social worker who has been putting in his efforts for the betterment of society. Manveer is also a member of the AAP and is working towards the development of the Gurjar community.
9. Prince Narula
Season 9; 2016
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Prince Narula completed his hattrick by winning the Bigg Boss season 9 after winning MTV Roadies and Splitsvilla back to back. Prince, model & actor, is by far the most talked-about Big Boss winner who has been successful in staying close to our hearts to date. Hailing from Chandigarh, Prince is an alma mater of the Chandigarh Baptist School.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
Prince Narula, after winning Bigg Boss 9 went ahead to work on TV show Badho Bahu and other shows like Laal Ishq and Naagin 3. Narula also won Nach Baliye 9 in 2019 with his wife and fellow actor, Yuvika Chaudhary. Currently, Prince is also one of the gang leaders MTV Roadies. He’s truly the source of inspiration for many aspiring individuals.
8. Gautam Gulati
Season 8; 2015
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Gautam Gulati is a film and TV actor who won the Bigg Boss Season 8 in 2015. hailing from the city of Delhi, Gulati started his acting career in TV in 2008 by playing the role of Duryodhana in Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki. He also worked in series like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Diya Aur Baati Hum prior to participating in the reality TV show Bigg Boss.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
Gautam Gulati, one of the most influential winners in our Bigg Boss winner list, went on to star in series like Azhar and Operation Cobra. He also hosted the show named MTV Big F in 2015.
7. Gauhar Khan
Season 7; 2013
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Gauhar Khan is a model and actress, better known from her own reality TV series called The Khan Sisters, who won the title of the Big Boss winner in the 7th season. She has worked in movies like Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Game, and Ishaqzaade.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
The Big Boss winner Gauhar Khan, after winning Bigg Boss, was recently seen on The Office’s Indian version on Hotstar. Post Bigg Boss, Gauhar also starred in films like Badrinath Ki Dulhanya and Begum Jaan.
6. Urvashi Dholakia
Season 6; 2012
Prize: Rs 50 lakh
Urvashi Dholakia, popular for her villainous role of Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, was the Big Boss winner for the sixth season of the Big Brother counterpart. Urvashi received several accolades for her performance in the show.
What is the Big Boss winner doing now?
The Big Boss winner Urvashi Dholakia took a break from the limelight after completing Bigg Boss for a while. However, Dholakia was recently seen in shows like Ishq Mein Marjawan, Udaan, and Nach Baliye season 9.
5. Juhi Parmar
Season 5; 2011
Prize: Rs 1 crore
Juhi Parmar is a TV personality who is best known for her role as Kumkum in the TV series Kumkum- Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan. The Bigg Boss winners in 2011 had also won the title of Miss Rajasthan back in 2003. She was also the winner of Comedy Circus.
What is the Big Boss winner doing now?
Juhi Parmar is currently running her YouTube channel that talks about parenting, women empowerment, day to day insights, and more. She also starred in shows like Santoshi Maa, Karmaphal Daata Shani, Tantra, and Kitchen Champion.
4. Shweta Tiwari
Season 4; 2010
Prize: Rs 1 crore
We all know Shweta Tiwari more popularly by the name of Prerna Basu from the legendary TV show of Kasauti Zindagii Kay. The Indian actress was declared as the winner of the prestigious reality TV show Bigg Boss after completing her 16 weeks journey at the Bigg Boss house.
What is the Bigg Boss winner doing now?
Shweta Tiwari went back to working in the entertainment industry after winning Bigg Boss. She has starred in many shows like Adaalat, Sajan Re Jhoot Matt Bolo, Parvarish- Kuchh Khatee Kuchh Meethi, and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6. Recently the Bigg Boss winners starred in Hum Tum and Them and Mere Dad Ki Dulhan.
3. Vindu Dara Singh
Season 3; 2009
Prize: Rs 1 crore
Vindu Dara Singh, also known as Virendra Singh Randhawa, was the winner of Bigg Boss season 3. He also won a Chevrolet Cruise for being the most stylish & bold inmate in the Bigg Boss house. The Indian film and television actor made his acting debut in 1994 in the film Karan.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
The Bigg Boss 3 winner went back to work in Bollywood and has been seen in movies like Housefull and Son of Sardar. However, he also made headlines in 2013 for being a part of the IPL scandal.
2. Ashutosh Kaushik
Season 2; 2008
Prize: Rs 1 crore
Ashutosh Kaushik is an actor and reality TV participant who was the winner of MTV Hero Honda Roadies 5.0 in 2007 and went ahead to be the winner of Bigg Boss Season 2 in 2008.
What is the Big Boss winner doing now?
Ashutosh Kaushik was last seen in films like Laal Rang, Love Ke Funday, Zila Ghaziabad, Shortcut Romeo, and Kismat Love Paisa. However, the actor and reality TV participant has been a bit away from the limelight in recent years.
1. Rahul Roy
Season 1; 2006
Prize: Rs 1 crore
Rahul Roy, known for his lead role in Aashiqui, was declared as the first Big Boss winner for the first-ever season of Bigg Boss. He was amongst the most well-known actors in the 90s. However, amongst the Bigg Boss winner list, Rahul Roy has failed to mark his presence and is not much popular now.
What is the Bigg Boss winners doing now?
Rahul Roy has ventured into movie production and also released the first movie from the Rahul Roy Productions back in 2011 called Elaan. He also appeared as a special guest for shows like The Kapil Sharma Show and Comedy Nights Bachao.
While many amongst the Bigg Boss winner list continue to work in the Entertainment industry, some have cut-off from Bollywood. Initially, the house of Bigg Boss only included celebrities and well-known public figures, but during recent times, the reality TV show also started including people who don’t hail from a celebrity background.
