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Bigg Boss 12, also known as Bigg Boss: Vichitra Jodis is the twelfth season of the Indian reality TV series Bigg Boss which is based on the Dutch series Big Brother, and premiered on 16 September 2018 on Colors.[1][2] The launch episode was titled "Bigg Night". Salman Khan hosted the season for the ninth time.[3] The grand finale of the show took place on 30 December 2018 when Dipika Kakar emerged as the winner.[4]
Bigg Boss | |
---|---|
Season 12 | |
Presented by | Salman Khan |
No. of days | 105 |
No. of housemates | 20 |
Winner | Dipika Kakar |
Runner-up | Sreesanth Nair |
No. of episodes | 106 |
Release | |
Original network | Colors TV |
Original release | 16 September 30 December 2018 | –
Season chronology |
Production
editBackground
editColors TV invited the general public to send their video clips[5] through a streaming application called Voot on 15 April in order to audition for the show. It was later revealed by the show makers that this season of the show would feature contestants in pairs (any sort of pairs; friends, co-workers, spouses, siblings, etc.), therefore declaring the theme "Vichitra Jodis", which translates to "Strange Pairs".[6][1][5]
Eye logo
editThe Bigg Boss "eye" is split, with red on one side and blue on the other; red representing fire and blue representing water.
House
editHouse pictures were officially released on 16 September 2018; the House followed the theme of a "Beach House".[7]
Bigg Boss: Outhouse
editFour housemates entered the Bigg Boss Outhouse a day before the start of the show. The public had power to vote two housemate into the main house. Exclusive videos from the out-house were streaming on Voot from 15 September 2018. Surbhi Rana, Kriti Verma, Roshmi Banik and Mital Joshi were called into the house with a task called "Taala Khol", where one of the pairs were to be eliminated on the very first day of the show.
Housemates status
editSr | Housemate | Day entered | Day exited | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dipika | Day 1 | Day 105 | Winner |
2 | Sreesanth | Day 1 | Day 105 | 1st runner-up |
3 | Deepak | Day 1 | Day 105 | Walked, 2nd runner-up |
4 | Romil | Day 1 | Day 14 | Evicted |
Day 15 | Day 105 | 3rd runner-up | ||
5 | Karanvir | Day 1 | Day 105 | 4th runner-up
|
6 | Surbhi | Day 1 | Evicted | |
Day 14 | Day 102 | Evicted | ||
7 | Somi | Day 1 | Day 98 | Evicted |
8 | Rohit | Day 36 | Day 91 | Evicted |
9 | Jasleen | Day 1 | Day 83 | Evicted |
10 | Megha | Day 36 | Day 83 | Evicted |
11 | Srishty | Day 1 | Day 70 | Evicted |
12 | Shivashish | Day 1 | Day 62 | Ejected |
13 | Urvashi | Day 1 | Day 49 | Evicted by Housemates |
14 | Saba | Day 1 | Day 42 | Evicted |
15 | Anup | Day 1 | Day 42 | Evicted |
16 | Sourabh | Day 1 | Day 35 | Evicted |
17 | Neha | Day 1 | Day 28 | Evicted |
18 | Nirmal | Day 1 | Day 14 | Evicted |
19 | Kriti | Day 1 | Day 13 | Evicted |
20 | Roshmi | Day 1 | Day 13 | Evicted |
21 | Mital | Day 1 | Evicted |
Housemates
editOuthouse entrants
editHousemates | Status |
---|---|
Roshmi Banik | Entered the Main House |
Kriti Verma | Entered the main house |
Surbhi Rana | Evicted (Day 1) |
Mital Joshi | Evicted (Day 1)[8] |
Original entrants
editThe participants in the order of appearance and entrance in the house are:
- Karanvir Bohra – Television and film actor.[9][10][11] He is known for his performances in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Dil Se Di Dua... Saubhagyavati Bhava?, Qubool Hai and Naagin 2. He was a contestant on Nach Baliye and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5.
- Sourabh Patel – Farmer.[12]
- Shivashish Mishra – Businessman, model and actor.[12][13][14] He had a role in SET show Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan.
- Dipika Kakar – Television and film actress.[15][16][17] She is known for her portrayal of Simar Dwivedi Bhardwaj in the long-running soap opera Sasural Simar Ka on Colors TV. She participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8 and Nach Baliye, before making her Bollywood debut with the patriotic drama film Paltan (2018).
- Romil Chaudhary – Lawyer from Haryana.[18][19] He is also a rapper and reality television personality.
- Nirmal Singh – Policeman from Haryana.[20][21][22]
- Neha Pendse – Television and film actress.[23][24][25][26][27] She is known for her role of Sanjana in the Life OK comedy show May I Come In Madam?.
- Anup Jalota – Popular singer who has also sung occasionally for Hindi films.[28][29][30]
- Jasleen Matharu – Singer.[31][32] She made her singing debut with Sukhwinder Singh in the song "Naachunga Saari Raat".
- Srishty Rode – Television actress.[33][34][35] She is known for playing Manjari in Yeh Ishq Haaye.
- Somi Khan – Actress, Sales manager.[36][37][38]
- Saba Khan – Actress, Front office manager in Hotel.[39][40]
- Deepak Thakur – Singer.[41][42]
- Urvashi Vani – Singer.[41][43]
- Kriti Verma – GST Inspector.[44] She participated in the reality show MTV Roadies 15.
- Roshmi Banik – Businesswomen.[45]
- Sreesanth Nair – Cricketer.[46]
Wild card entrants
edit- Surbhi Rana – Dentist.[47][48][49] She was a contestant on MTV Roadies 15.
- Megha Dhade – Television and Marathi film actress.[50][51][52] She appeared in shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Pehchaan and Kasturi.[53][32] In 2018, she is the winner of Bigg Boss Marathi 1.
- Rohit Suchanti – Television actor.[54][55][56] He is known for acting in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya and Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya.
Twists
editSultani Akhada
editThe season brought back the segment. Two housemates have to do physical tasks during the weekend ka vaar's with Salman Khan. There are two rounds. In the first round will be a debate between the two housemates and second will be a light wrestling match. Whoever succeeds these two rounds will be the winner and will get a power. In ended after week eleven.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Day 7 Day 14 Day 21 Day 28 Day 35 Day 42 Day 49 Day 56 Day 63 Day 70 Day 77 Participants for Sultani Akhada Saba-Somi
Dipika
SrishtyDipika
JasleenDeepak
KaranvirDipika
SurbhiRomil
SreesanthJasleen
Shivashish
Sreesanth
Surbhi
Deepak
RomilKaranvir
ShivashishKaranvir
SreesanthJasleen
SrishtyRomil
SurbhiN/A Winner Dipika
SrishtyDipika Karanvir Surbhi Romil Jasleen
ShivashishKaranvir Jasleen Romil
Nominations table
edit
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Week 15 Day 1 Day 2 Day 22 Day 24 Day 25 Day 43 Day 49 Day 102 Day 105 Nominees for
CaptaincyNo Captain Dipika
Kriti & RoshmiKaranvir
NehaRomil & Surbhi
Saba & Somi
Sourabh & ShivashishSaba
Somi
SrishtyShivashish
DeepakDeepak
Megha
SomiJasleen
SreesanthKaranvir
Megha
Romil
SomiRomil
ShivashishDeepak
SurbhiDeepak
Dipika
Romil
SurbhiRohit
SurbhiDipika
Deepak
SurbhiNo Captain House
CaptainKriti & Roshmi Neha Romil & Surbhi Surbhi Shivashish Deepak Sreesanth Karanvir Romil Surbhi No
CaptainSurbhi Captain's
NominationsDeepak
Urvashi
(to save)No
NominationsNo
NominationsNeha
(to evict)No
NominationsShivashish
(to save)
Sourabh
(to evict)Not
eligibleSreesanth
(to evict)Urvashi
(to evict)Somi
Rohit
Jasleen
Karanvir
Deepak
Surbhi
Romil
(to evict)Not
eligibleNot
eligibleDipika
Jasleen
Megha
Romil
Deepak
(to evict)Sreesanth
(to save)38:50 Mins Jail
NominationsKaranvir
Nirmal
RomilDipika
Nirmal
RomilKaranvir
Neha
SreesanthSrishty
Shivashish
SourabhDipika
Sreesanth
SurbhiRomil
Shivashish
SreesanthKaranvir
Megha
RohitDeepak
Rohit
SreesanthNo Jail
PunishmentJasleen
Megha
RohitDeepak
SurbhiDeepak
Romil
SreesanthDeepak
Rohit
RomilDeepak
Karanvir
SurbhiJail Tasks Ended Vote to: None Evict None Evict None Evict Task Save Evict Save None Save / Evict 33-Min None WIN Dipika Not In House Kriti
Roshmi
Shivashish
Sourabh
Saba
SomiKriti
Roshmi
Anup
JasleenAnup
JasleenNo
NominationsSreesanth No
NominationsKaranvir
Jasleen
SrishtyApproved Sreesanth
KaranvirUrvashi Surbhi Dipika Sreesanth (2x) Not
eligibleNo
NominationsKaranvir
(to evict)45:45 Mins No
NominationsNo
NominationsWinner
(Day 105)Sreesanth Not In House Kriti
Roshmi
Shivashish
Sourabh
Saba
SomiSaba
Somi
Kriti
RoshmiSaba
SomiNo
NominationsNominated Secret Room
(Days 24–29)Approved Dipika
ShivashishMegha House
CaptainSreesanth Dipika Not
eligibleNo
NominationsDipika
(to save)Nominated No
NominationsNo
Nominations1st runner-up
(Day 105)Deepak Not In House Dipika
SrishtyDipika
NehaNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNeha No
NominationsUrvashi Approved House
CaptainNot
eligibleDeepak Surbhi Not
eligibleNo
NominationsRohit
(to evict)42:23 Mins No
NominationsNo
NominationsWalked, 2nd runner-up
(Day 105)1 Romil Not In House Dipika
SrishtyNeha
DipikaExempt House
CaptainApproved Somi
SurbhiUrvashi Not
eligibleNot
eligibleHouse
CaptainNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNot
eligibleNominated No
NominationsNo
Nominations3rd runner-up
(Day 105)Evicted
(Day 14)Karanvir Not In House Kriti
Roshmi
Shivashish
Sourabh
Saba
SomiSaba
Somi
Kriti
RoshmiDeepak
UrvashiNo
NominationsNominated No
NominationsKaranvir
Jasleen
SrishtyApproved Srishty
UrvashiUrvashi Not
eligibleHouse
CaptainNot
eligibleNot
eligibleNo
NominationsDeepak
(to save)Nominated No
NominationsNo
Nominations4th runner-up
(Day 105)2 Surbhi Out
HouseEvicted
(Day 1)Exempt House
CaptainRejected Romil
SomiUrvashi Not
eligibleSreesanth Somi House
CaptainNo
NominationsHouse
CaptainNo
NominationsEvicted
(Day 102)Not
SelectedSomi Not In House Dipika
SrishtyDipika
SreesanthNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNeha No
NominationsSaba Approved Surbhi
RomilMegha Not
eligibleDeepak Not
eligibleNot
eligibleNo
NominationsRomil
(to save)Nominated Evicted
(Day 98)Rohit Not In House Exempt Romil
SurbhiNominated Not
eligibleShivashish
RohitNot
eligibleNot
eligibleNo
NominationsSomi
(to evict)Evicted
(Day 91)Jasleen Not In House Dipika
SrishtyDipika
SrishtyNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNeha No
NominationsKaranvir
Jasleen
SrishtyApproved Shivashish
SreesanthNominated Not
eligibleJasleen
SrishtyNot
eligibleNot
eligibleNo
NominationsEvicted
(Day 83)Megha Not In House Anup
Saba
Srishty
SurbhiSomi
DipikaNominated Deepak Dipika Not
eligibleNot
eligibleNo
NominationsEvicted
(Day 83)Srishty Not In House Kriti
Roshmi
Shivashish
Sourabh
Saba
SomiAnup
Jasleen
Shivashish
SourabhNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNeha No
NominationsKaranvir
Jasleen
SrishtyRejected Karanvir
UrvashiUrvashi Romil Jasleen
SrishtyNot
eligibleEvicted
(Day 70)Shivashish Not In House Dipika
SrishtySrishty
NehaNot
eligibleNo
NominationsSreesanth No
NominationsShivashish House
CaptainSreesanth
JasleenNominated Somi Shivashish
RohitEjected
(Day 62)Urvashi Not In House Dipika
SrishtyDipika
NehaNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNeha No
NominationsUrvashi Approved Srishty
SreesanthNominated Evicted by Housemates
(Day 49)Saba Not In House Dipika
SrishtyDipika
SreesanthNot
eligibleNo
NominationsNeha No
NominationsSaba Rejected Evicted
(Day 42)Anup Not In House Dipika,
SrishtyDipika
SrishtyNot
eligibleSecret Room
(Days 21–29)Rejected Evicted
(Day 42)Sourabh Not In House Dipika
SrishtySrishty
NehaNot
eligibleNo
NominationsSreesanth No
NominationsShivashish Evicted
(Day 35)Neha Not In House Kriti
Roshmi
Shivashish
Sourabh
Saba
SomiShivashish
Sourabh
Kriti
RoshmiHouse
CaptainNo
NominationsNominated No
NominationsEvicted
(Day 28)1 Nirmal Not In House Dipika
SrishtyNeha
DipikaEvicted
(Day 14)Kriti Out
HouseDipika
SrishtyHouse
CaptainEvicted
(Day 13)Selected Roshmi Out
HouseDipika
SrishtyHouse
CaptainEvicted
(Day 13)Selected Mital Out
HouseEvicted
(Day 1)Not
SelectedNotes None 1 2, 3, 4 5 None Against
public votesKriti
Mital
Roshmi
SurbhiDipika
Srishty
Kriti
Roshmi
Shivashish
Sourabh
Saba
SomiDipika
Karanvir
Kriti
Roshmi
Nirmal
RomilAnup
Jasleen
Karanvir
Sreesanth
SrishtyKaranvir
Neha
SreesanthKaranvir
NehaJasleen
Karanvir
Saba
Sourabh
Srishty
UrvashiAnup
Saba
Srishty
SurbhiDipika
Jasleen
Karanvir
Megha
Rohit
Sreesanth
Shivashish
Srishty
UrvashiJasleen
Megha
Rohit
Shivashish
UrvashiDeepak
Romil
Somi
SurbhiDeepak
Dipika
Jasleen
Shivashish
Sreesanth
Srishty
RohitDeepak
Dipika
Jasleen
Karanvir
Megha
Rohit
Srishty
Deepak
Dipika
Jasleen
Megha
RomilKaranvir
Somi
RohitDeepak
Dipika
Karanvir
Somi
Sreesanth
RomilDeepak
Dipika
Karanvir
Sreesanth
Surbhi
RomilDeepak
Dipika
Karanvir
Sreesanth
RomilRe-entered none Romil none Surbhi Secret Room none Anup none Sreesanth Ejected none Shivashish none Evicted Mital No
EvictionKriti No
EvictionNeha Sourabh Anup Urvashi No
EvictionSrishty No
EvictionJasleen Rohit Somi Surbhi Karanvir Romil Roshmi Deepak Surbhi Nirmal Saba Megha Sreesanth Dipika Romil
- indicates that the Housemate was directly nominated for eviction.
- indicates that the Housemate was immune prior to nominations.
- indicates the winner.
- indicates the first runner up.
- indicates the second runner up.
- indicates the third runner up.
- indicates the fourth runner up.
- indicates the contestant has been evicted.
- indicates the contestant walked out due to emergency.
- indicates the contestant has been ejected.
- house captain.
- indicates the contestant is nominated.
Nomination notes
edit- ^Note 1 : The single housemates had to nominate three pairs of the duo housemates and duo housemates had to nominate two of the single housemates. Single housemates chose Dipika and Srishty. Duo housemates chose Kriti, Roshmi; Shivashish, Sourabh and Saba, Somi.
- ^Note 2 : Kriti, Roshmi were not given immunity even after they were captains, due to not following house rules.
- ^Note 3 : Prior to nominations, Kriti, Roshmi had special power to immune a pair or a single from nominations.
- ^Note 4 : Singles were only allowed to nominate pairs and pairs were only allowed to nominate singles.
- ^Note 5 : Singles had to demand for something from the Jodi given by Bigg Boss, if the demand was satisfied Jodi was safe & single was nominated, but if not satisfied Jodi was nominated & signal was safe.
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